“a modern-day Kate Bush mashed together with the odd-ball charm of Björk and the alt-country, Americana musings of Gillian Welch” - Scenstr.com
‘Everybody Wants’
The perfect look, the perfect body; the girl everybody wants to be with. But who is she really, underneath the facade? Who’s there to see her, fragile and alone, when the curtains are drawn?
Produced with renowned engineer, Robyn Payne, ‘Everybody Wants’ teams an all-too-familiar story with soulful, John-Mayer-esque guitars and heavenly, lush vocal harmonies.
‘After the Storm’ is an 80s inspired power ballad with classic keys and soaring guitars. Written about Duxie’s experiences with chronic pain and mental health, the song is a beacon of hope for anyone going through difficult times.
Lucid Newsinterviewed Duxie about her new song, and wrote “Duxie’s vocal performance carries both vulnerability and quiet strength”. Read the full article here.
‘After the Storm’
“Duxie Franklin pairs ascendant guitars and ethereal vocals with a stark monochrome music video that transforms the Victorian coastline into a landscape of trial and triumph.” - clipped.tv
new single 'Wasting Time' OUT NOW
new single 'Wasting Time' OUT NOW
LISTEN HERE:
In 2025, Duxie released her second EP, ‘In the pool, wasting time’. The 5-track EP neatly wraps up two years of writing, recording, performing and living. Laced with meaning and experiences, but oftentimes hidden behind quirk and playfulness, bit by bit, Duxie is delving deeper and sharing more.
in the pool, wasting time
THE NEW 5-TRACK EP
‘In the pool, wasting time’ was launched at George Lane, St Kilda, July 2025
2024
Chlorine
The surf pop swimming pool song of your dreams…
The second track from Duxie’s EP is the vibrant, sun-soaked, ‘Chlorine’. This surf-rock-inspired track transports listeners into the surrealistic daydreams of Duxie’s imagination, with catchy melodies and feel-good vibes that are impossible to resist.
Accompanying the single release was an underwater music video odyssey, shot in just 3 days but more than 6 months in the making. The ‘Chlorine’ music video features Duxie and several of her Long Lost Texan Uncles living their best lives in an underwater swimming pool lounge room.
‘Lucky Charm’ was launched at The Wesley Anne February 2024 with supports from Louis and Lucy Patterson
Lucky Charm
“Lucky Charm radiates brightness, enriched with quirky elements that contribute to its distinct and engaging character. Duxie Franklin’s vocals are the cherry on top, infusing the track with a lively and sparky energy that will undoubtedly have you tapping your toes.”
-AAA Backstage
(https://aaabackstage.com/premiere-duxie-franklin-reveals-enchanting-new-single-lucky-charm/)
Kitschy Coo
A prowling guitar opens 'Kitschy Coo', bordering on menacing that quickly dissolves as Duxie's dreamy yet zany voice sings about making a fool of herself to attract the attention of an unworthy suitor.
A soulful almost playful alt-rock groove builds with spacious but buoyant drums and noodling, delightful bass flourishes, the song incorporating elements of funky country, bluesy pop, and alternative noir, mingling together for a cruisy yet intoxicating blend.
"'Kitschy Coo' was written about an experience of being foolishly infatuated with someone," shares Duxie.
Watch Your Soul EP
‘Watch Your Soul’ is Duxie’s long-awaited debut EP, culminating two years of writing, refining and recording. The EP is spearheaded by the recently released single, ‘It’s Time’, praised as “engaging and emphatic with a voice that melts quicker than an ice cream on a summer's day” (The Soundcheck).
Duxie’s immense musicality and lyricism is displayed across the board, expressing a spectrum of sentiments from cheeky exuberance to poetic introspection.
It’s Time
‘It’s Time’ explores darker sonic territory than her previous singles – the sparkling ‘Watch Your Soul Sink’ and the boisterous punk-pop ‘Get a Real Job’. As Duxie’s first largely self-produced offering, Duxie draws on her natural affinity with vocal harmony in the swirling chorus, which echoes eerily with her choir of ghostly voices. A pounding kick drum and restless bass line propel the song forward with relentless menace.
The song was recorded between several home studios over a number of months. “It took a while to figure out where I wanted the song to sit in terms of sounds and instruments. I started with the bass line which kind of became the core driver for the song and everything built up from there.”
Watch Your Soul Sink
'Watch Your Soul Sink' debuted on Happy Mag Blog and features endearing vocal melodies and textured instrumentation. Duxie's "whimsical blend of folk, pop and indie-rock" has travelled in a different sonic direction from her debut single 'Get a Real Job', however her trademark charm still shines through.
Be sure to check out the music video, shot in an 1800s historical model village in Tasmania!
Get a Real Job
"A rollicking frolic through the minefield of gainful employment."
Catchy, tongue-in-cheek and high energy job-seeking fun with Duxie's trademark whimsical sparkle.
