Episode 38: Ben Stewart – Slowly Slowly
Slowly Slowly. Credit: Marcus Coblyn.
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There’s a lot of bands out there who manage to craft music that is as emotional as it is poignant, but I feel there are few who get quite the same reaction to their work that Melbourne’s Slowly Slowly does.
If you’ve been listening to Australian music over the last decade, then I’m pretty sure you would’ve heard them at some point. First formed in 2015, Slowly Slowly released their first album in 2016, but soon turned heads thanks to 2018's St. Leonards after they signed to the UNFD label. 2020's Race Car Blues hit #7 on the Aussie charts, and 2022's Daisy Chain increased that by two.
They've played amazing shows both at home and abroad, and they've crafted some truly inspired songs. Whether it's the upbeat catharsis of songs like 'Blueprint', or catchy cuts like 'Jellyfish' (the two tracks I use to turn people into fans of the band), there's really nothing they can't do. Pop on some Slowly Slowly and let yourself just get lost in the mesmerising mix of beauty, power, and raw talent that their music showcases.
Now, in 2025, they’ve unveiled their latest record, Forgiving Spree. Like everything else they’ve done, it’s top-shelf quality that you simply can’t turn away from. Even more impressive, it’s such a brilliant record that comes barely a year on from singer and songwriter Ben Stewart’s Pushing Daylight solo album.
Needless to say, they’re a talented group, and this week, Ben was kind enough to join me on the podcast to chat about the band and their latest record.
Anyway, I strongly urge you to check out Slowly Slowly’s Forgiving Spree, and once you’re done giving that a spin, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
Ben Stewart’s Trusty Chords
Ben’s One Influential Artist
You Am I
Ben’s Three Impactful Albums (And One Honourable Mention!)
Deftones – Saturday Night Wrist (2006)
The Killers – Sam's Town (2006)
The Mars Volta – Frances The Mute (2005)
Deftones – White Pony (2000)
Ben’s Five Trusty Songs
Third Eye Blind – 'Semi-Charmed Life' (1997)
You Am I – 'Dilettantes' (2008)
Harry Connick Jr. – 'How Do Ya'll Know' (1996)
Rufus & Chaka Khan – 'Ain’t Nobody' (1983)
Jeff Buckley – 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' (1994)
