Sf Wrens Debut New Single ‘The Finish Line’
Developing a strong connection through a shared love of music’s kinetic elements, Newcastle collective SF WRENS have become a staple of their local scene in recent years.
Their evolution over years spent fusing a diverse range of influences across realms of hip hop, funk and jazz, while injecting a signature attitude into the music that captivates, has brought SF WRENS a strong following. And with their return for 2026, the group is excited to share their latest track,
‘THE FINISH LINE’ .
The new single from SF WRENS continues to build on the sonic foundations expertly laid by the band; marked by high energy, confident melodies and riffs that buoy a natural confidence in performance. The band themselves have admitted that it is hard to pin their own sound down, yet the essence of SF WRENS – heard on this track – is tethered to a central dedication to connection.
“The themes in our music aim to bring people into the present moment. To realise life is absurd, dark and difficult, but also beautiful and fun. Musically we draw from so many styles and influences, our biggest issue is actually that no one can pin down what our sound is. We used to find that a problem, but are beginning to realise that this is one of our strengths.”
“Our process changes from song to song, generally driven from lyrical ideas brought to the band by Duncan Woods, then sculpted in the rehearsal studio and taken to the stage when it’s very undercooked. It’s there that the musical ideas take their final shape which is always terrifying but pretty exciting. In the case of ‘The Finish Line’, Duncan freestyled the verses for nearly a year before they were set in stone, musical interludes came and went until we settled on the final arrangement we recorded.
The band is dynamic live, we leave space for improv and moods to take shape in the music, when something is hot, we generally all recognise that and that’s how our songs exit the kiln.” SF WRENS
As SF WRENS has continued to grow and expand as a group in recent years, so too has their profile. Locking in lauded performances at events including The Gum Ball and Blues & Brews Festival Hobart, as well as supporting artists such as Kim Churchill and Skunkhour, the group has drawn a diverse demographic of music lovers who have fallen under their spell.
To celebrate the release of ‘THE FINISH LINE’, SF WRENS will be performing a special hometown show in Newcastle in May.
SF WRENS ‘THE FINISH LINE’ LAUNCH SHOW
Friday 8 May The Oak TIGHES HILL
Supported by Lonely Mountain Garden Party
FREE SHOW
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