Aussie singer-songwriter Amy Shark is celebrating the major moments during one of the busiest years of her career. She has just released her new album Sunday Sadness and is about to embark on a tour across the country following a stint earlier in the year as a judge on Australian Idol, which is up for a Logie award on Sunday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Amy Shark’s surprising admission during Australian Idol auditions.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Sunday Sadness is Shark’s third album, and she says she believes she is “a lot more prepared and composed this time round”. “You learn so much each album you release,” she tells 7NEWS.com.
au. “I have a handle on my emotions now. So, I can write melancholy songs without it affecting my whole mood.
“I also dabbled in some pop punk, which was a lot of fun. This album is very guitar-heavy, and I love that for me.” The singer thinks of Sunday Sadness as “11 mini-stories” fans can listen to from start to finish and “immerse themselves in every feeling”.
“I feel like anything you do a lot, you naturally get better. I feel like I’m getting better at telling stories and coming up with melodies. “This album is a body of work (as) opposed to a bunch of good songs thrown on a record.
” Fans will soon get to experience Shark’s latest work live, with her The Sadness Tour kicking off in October. Shark says “showcasing all the new songs with bright lights and pyro” is the best part of tour.