Baby Blue are a prolific Melbourne band who are emerging with a refined sound, some fresh faces, and their first full-length album. Beginning as a solo project fronted by Rhea Caldwell, Baby Blue is now a fully-fledged five-piece bringing new depth and energy to the raw yet playful story-telling that first endeared them to fans. Lead singer and songwriter Rhea Caldwell performs with an ease few can claim to possess. Having cut their teeth as the lead guitarist of Michael Beach and as bassist for Gena Rose Bruce, Caldwell’s songwriting taps into 60s surf rock with a sprinkling of Americana and a healthy serve of indie pop. The result is a charming and considered concoction that’s been likened to that of Kim Deal fronting the Velvet Underground. Baby Blue’s discography traverses themes of friendship, unrequited love, queer romance and the courage it takes to live an authentic life. Baby Blue’s highly anticipated full-length album represents the next step in songwriting and production for Caldwell and Baby Blue. Recorded and mixed by guitarist Jesse Williams, the band recorded over several weekends at Jesse and Leah Senior’s home in Anglesea. The debut explores the ebbs and flows of striving for self-improvement, the joys and pitfalls of casual romance, and trying to stay positive in an increasingly challenging world. It’s a polished and well-rounded debut record from a band that’s ready to claim the audience they deserve.