lahgo

About the Artist

Rising Sydney alt-rock outfit lahgo today return with their brand new single ‘My 600th Letter’. Produced with Ethan Reginato (Gang of Youths, The Avalanches, Meg Mac), the new single sees the duo explore new territory sonically, leaning further into their pop influences while remaining true to their grittier rock roots. Vocal powerhouse Mel Bailey says ‘My 600th Letter’ is a deeply personal song “about watching a childhood friend turn into someone you don’t recognise anymore.” The track opens with a gentle but vibrant acoustic strum, before layers of synth, electric guitar, and a driving drumbeat build into a crescendo. Mel’s vocals seamlessly move from reflective to hopeful and back again, as she contemplates a brighter future for the song’s subject with lines like I wish you could’ve been everything you wanted to be, and I’ve been writing my 600th letter to tell you that things can get better. “It’s about wanting to be there for them, but feeling helpless every time you try,” says Mel. “It’s the pain of knowing you would do more if they’d let you, and learning to accept that being shut out was never really about you, even though it still hurts.” With lahgo, Mel and her bandmate Lee Denman (guitars, bass) have garnered a loyal following across the country with their combination of memorable pop-driven melodies and raw, alternative edge. On the live stage, their music translates into a performance that feels immediate and exciting, while still connecting on an emotional level with their audience. Their music has found a home with a growing community of fans, leading them to multiple sold out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, a packed out performance at King Street Crawl, and sharing stages with a wide range of acts including The Terrys, Don West, The Living End, and Le Shiv.