The Southern Dukes Start a Bold Journey In Debut Single 'Free Man'
Perth country-rock band The Southern Dukes are making their grand debut today, with a crash and a bang through their shiny new single ‘Free Man’.
Despite this single being their official debut, The Southern Dukes have been around since 2023 under the name The Eagleton Brothers, winning WA Country Group of the Year under this title.
Since their rebrand, they’ve become known for their edgy, alt take on country music and electrifying performances full of twangy guitar and energetic hard-driving train grooves, carving a groove in the Perth music scene and capturing the attention of fans across the region.
Produced by the band's guitarist, Justin Gimm, to showcase their signature sound, ‘Free Man’ is the perfect foundation to build their catalogue up on in their upcoming releases. The song blends the storytelling power of classic country ballads with the driving rhythm and punches of rock.
With Justin Gimm weaving high-intensity melodies on lead guitar and organ, Brandon Poletti’s honest vocals, the frantic drumming of Miles Gilbert, and Riley Burrows’s subtle, building basslines, this song showcases the immense skill of each band member and etches a rich narrative.
With toe-tapping drums and guitar hooks that catch into the brain, ‘Free Man’ is more than a song; it’s a story with an infectious energy. The country-rasp vocals and the danceable tune tell the thrilling tale of a prison break, an escape from Alcatraz, capturing the thrill, tension, and determination through playing in the minor key and keeping the beat quick to capture the rushed thrill of breaking free.
Get swept away in this tale of prison break told by The Southern Dukes in their newest single ‘Free Man’, out now.
