Sideways

About This Song

Brisbane’s newest Pop/Rock outfit The Idle Minds announce the release of their debut single “Sideways”. Marking the official emergence of the band to the world, the single showcases the band’s knack for pop melodies, cinematic songwriting and professional polish. Produced by acclaimed Australian producer Stuart Stuart (Sheppard, Dean Lewis, The Veronicas), “Sideways”, is an eclectic alt-pop/rock track, with humble beginnings on an acoustic guitar and a voice note. With Stuart Stuart’s touch, the once restrained track evolved into something far more expansive. “Sideways is an unconventional love song. We’re throwing away the Hollywood hot pink fireworks vision of love for something more real. Real love meets people where they are, and sometimes at their worst. True love is rarely a straight line. It's messy, complicated, bumpy and beautiful. You might say, it goes a bit Sideways. That's what we think a real love song is anyway.” “Sideways”, reflects on the upside-down nature of love, and the contradictory nature of it. The Idle Minds lead song writing duo Kody Roby and Pace Proctor credit their partnership with Stuart Stuart as transformative. “We’re forever grateful to Stuart. It was surreal to have a producer of this calibre turn our work into something that sounds like it’s ready for the radio. He taught us so much about the process and turned our little acoustic voice notes into something huge.” ABOUT The Idle Minds The Idle Minds is the project of long-time musical collaborators and Brisbane independent artists Kody Roby and Pace Proctor. From support slots for Daryl Braithwaite and thousands of streams across their collaborations, this iteration is the definitive form for the pair. With the self-described goal of bringing back “middle-class pop”, Brisbane pop-rock outfit The Idle Minds blend anthemic hooks with raw emotional grit, delivering a sound that’s both timeless and fiercely modern. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and prolific songwriter Kody Roby, the band drive their music with soaring melodies, punchy rhythms, and a cinematic edge that sets them apart. Known for their energetic live shows and polished songwriting, The Idle Minds have built a reputation for heartfelt performances that balance vulnerability with power, wrapped in a sound that nods to classic pop-rock while carving out something unmistakably their own. With their debut single “Sideways”, The Idle Minds are quickly becoming one of Brisbane’s most exciting emerging acts—ready to take their momentum to the next stage. “These guys are destined to become the next major thing to come out of Brisbane” - Stuart Stuart - Producer of Sheppard, Dean Lewis & The Veronicas