“See You Around” - Verticoli
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Tasmania’s very own alternative rock powerhouse Verticoli have just dropped a new single, “See You Around,” and it’s the kind of track that hits you right in the nostalgia muscle. Instead of going full heartbreak ballad, Verticoli wrap it all up in warm, jangly guitars, laid-back grooves, and a distinctly Aussie brand of alt-rock that feels just as much like summer as it does sadness.
“See You Around” is the first taste of their upcoming album ‘Silverlinings’ (dropping November 6), and it sets the tone with a refreshing blend of intimacy and drive. The track premiered exclusively through The AU Review—a fitting place for a band that’s been grinding and growing their fanbase steadily across the Australian rock scene.
The origin of the song is as personal as it gets. It was born out of reflection—on relationships where love isn’t the issue, but timing is. That particular kind of heartbreak where everything feels almost right… but just not quite. The narrative unfolds like a scene frozen in time, set against the backdrop of Marion Bay Falls Festival, a location soaked in memories, music, and the hazy unreliability of young love and festival magic.
Musically, “See You Around” gives serious Tom Petty-meets-Kurt Vile energy. The jangling guitars and laid-back rhythm section channel that Petty ease—relaxed but never lazy—while the subtle, introspective textures and lyrical vulnerability give a respectful nod to Kurt Vile’s ‘B’lieve I’m Goin Down’. It’s like cruising through the festival campsite at dusk, head heavy with what-ifs, but still smiling because the music makes the melancholy feel somehow beautiful.
What makes Verticoli stand out is their ability to straddle the line between polished musicianship and raw emotion. They’re tight as a band but they don’t sacrifice feeling for finesse. “See You Around” is deceptively simple—hooky, sure, but layered. The chorus lands softly, not with a bang, but with a kind of resigned sigh. And that’s exactly what the song’s about: letting go, not in anger, but in acceptance.
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And while it’s the first single from the album, it already hints that ‘Silverlinings’ will be a deeply personal, emotionally grounded record. The fact that this is one of two tracks on the album inspired by Falls Festival says a lot—there’s something very place-based and memory-rooted about the writing here. It’s not just about relationships; it’s about how music, location, and love all intertwine.
Verticoli are no strangers to the national stage either. Their resume is stacked—support slots for Cog, Kingswood, British India, DZ Deathrays, performances at major festivals like Falls Festival (Marion Bay) and Party in the Paddock, not to mention their previous record ‘So Far’ being spun on over 100 radio stations worldwide.
“See You Around” feels like a subtle flex: a band showing they can write a deeply moving song without losing their edge. It’s not flashy. It’s not trying too hard. It’s just honest, well-crafted, and real. That’s what makes it stick.
So, if you’re the type who loves emotionally-driven alt-rock with a festival soul and a classic rock heartbeat, Verticoli’s latest is absolutely worth your time. Roll your windows down, press play, and maybe think about someone you haven’t seen in a while.
“See You Around” is available now on all major streaming platforms
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