Manorism Return With New Single 'Something I Can't See'
With a lush and spirited tone breaking into music that allows the listener to get lost in the melodies and textures, Melbourne's MANORISM levels up for 2026. The band's new single, 'Something I Can't See' is their first for the year, offering an exciting indication of where a fresh year of music is set to take the group.
The music itself, meticulously crafted, lands with impact. As the band describes, 'Something I Can't See' arrives with "a gentle sense of nostalgia" - a song that has threads alt-country and indie coming together as part of the signature Manorism sound.
"The single carries a gentle sense of nostalgia, like remembering a summer that left a quiet mark on you. It offers a subtle coming‑of‑age thread, touching on the bittersweet parts of growing up " the search for something you can't quite define, and the process of understanding yourself when someone important is no longer in your life, whether through choice or circumstance." MANORISM
Released alongside the track, visuals of Manorism performing 'Something I Can't See' have been captured by videographer James Morris (James Morris Creative). Filmed at Kilsyth Memorial Hall in Kilsyth, Victoria, the warmth of the track itself is delivered through the band's performance.
The creation of 'Something I Can't See' has been a result of new collaboration between Manorism and long-time friend and producer Malcolm Besley (Northeast Party House, City Calm Down). Developing a strong partnership with the ARIA nominated producer over the last two years has bred an innate understanding of creative chemistry. Besley, according to the band, has become "the unofficial member of the group".
"We wrote this track during a rare stretch when we had absolutely no obligations " no deadlines, no expectations, no sense that the music needed to become anything other than what it wanted to be. That kind of space is where we've always been the most creative, making things purely for the sake of creating, without any ulterior purpose guiding the process.
It all began with a steady tempo and a simple chord progression " something calm and unhurried that felt good to sit inside. From there, we let the song unfold naturally. Each layer, lyric, and melodic idea grew from the last, slowly shaping itself into the journey it became. Looking back, the whole process felt less like constructing something and more like following a thread, seeing where it wanted to lead." MANORISM
Finding shared interests and musical influences early on in their journey, Manorism have explored themes of self-discovery and introspection right throughout their work. Cutting their teeth within Melbourne's indie circuit, the band has performed on stages with artists including Ecca Vandal, L-Fresh The LION and more; while highlight performances at events like Beyond The Valley have bolstered Manorism's vision for where they want their music to head.
The release of 'Something I Can't See' is a new chapter for Manorism beginning, as they prepare for the much anticipated release of their debut album in 2026. To celebrate their new music, the band will perform a launch show for 'Something I Can't See' in April.
Photo Credit: James Morris
The music itself, meticulously crafted, lands with impact. As the band describes, 'Something I Can't See' arrives with "a gentle sense of nostalgia" - a song that has threads alt-country and indie coming together as part of the signature Manorism sound.
"The single carries a gentle sense of nostalgia, like remembering a summer that left a quiet mark on you. It offers a subtle coming‑of‑age thread, touching on the bittersweet parts of growing up " the search for something you can't quite define, and the process of understanding yourself when someone important is no longer in your life, whether through choice or circumstance." MANORISM
Released alongside the track, visuals of Manorism performing 'Something I Can't See' have been captured by videographer James Morris (James Morris Creative). Filmed at Kilsyth Memorial Hall in Kilsyth, Victoria, the warmth of the track itself is delivered through the band's performance.
The creation of 'Something I Can't See' has been a result of new collaboration between Manorism and long-time friend and producer Malcolm Besley (Northeast Party House, City Calm Down). Developing a strong partnership with the ARIA nominated producer over the last two years has bred an innate understanding of creative chemistry. Besley, according to the band, has become "the unofficial member of the group".
"We wrote this track during a rare stretch when we had absolutely no obligations " no deadlines, no expectations, no sense that the music needed to become anything other than what it wanted to be. That kind of space is where we've always been the most creative, making things purely for the sake of creating, without any ulterior purpose guiding the process.
It all began with a steady tempo and a simple chord progression " something calm and unhurried that felt good to sit inside. From there, we let the song unfold naturally. Each layer, lyric, and melodic idea grew from the last, slowly shaping itself into the journey it became. Looking back, the whole process felt less like constructing something and more like following a thread, seeing where it wanted to lead." MANORISM
Finding shared interests and musical influences early on in their journey, Manorism have explored themes of self-discovery and introspection right throughout their work. Cutting their teeth within Melbourne's indie circuit, the band has performed on stages with artists including Ecca Vandal, L-Fresh The LION and more; while highlight performances at events like Beyond The Valley have bolstered Manorism's vision for where they want their music to head.
The release of 'Something I Can't See' is a new chapter for Manorism beginning, as they prepare for the much anticipated release of their debut album in 2026. To celebrate their new music, the band will perform a launch show for 'Something I Can't See' in April.
Photo Credit: James Morris
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