Australian Accent

I rented a car and drove up to Port Macquarie to see my parents over the weekend. One advantage to renting a car is that the stereo is worth listening to, so I bought a few CDs to catch up on what I’ve missed while I’ve been away. One of them was Missy Higgins ‘The Sound of White’. A couple of years ago, friends sent me ‘Home and Hosed‘, a Triple J live album of Australian artists. Missy Higgins was the standout for me and the first album I looked for on returning. It didn’t disappoint – and not just for the sweet, husky vocals and gentle, upbeat tunes. Missy sings with an Australian accent.

When I left, there were very few pop/rock (in fact, none come to mind) bands that violated the Australian tradition of singing with American accents. Now, Missy is just one of the many. After a few weeks listening to JJJ, I think it’s fair to say that we’ve gained confidence in our accent and are proud to put it out there for the world to hear in song.