If the warm sunlight and the vast open road had a sound, it'd probably be a lot like 'Finding My Destination', from Brisbane-based country and folk artist Georgia Scarlett.
Blending country pop with heartfelt folk charm, 'Finding My Destination' is wrapped up in palpable feelings of hope through its uplifting tones. As it turns out, Georgia's real life at the time of the song's creation was flavoured similarly to the lyrics and overall feel of the track.
“I wrote this song at the end of 2024, a time filled with new experiences, new connections, and the start of a new era in my life. I wanted it to feel fun, hopeful, and excited for what’s ahead. Even though I hadn’t yet found my ‘destination’, the song became a reminder to pause, take a breath, and trust that I’m on the right track,” Georgia says.
“When I sing it, I always picture a sunset, so I wanted the instrumentation to reflect that. The organ and harmonica bring that warmth, the fast banjo licks add energy, and the layered harmonies lift the whole sound.”
Georgia was first heard on her debut single, and title track from her upcoming album 'Rhythm Of Life', in 2024. She began to chart a course through love, loss, and the quiet power of time, dropping tracks rich in reflection and resilience, and 'Finding My Destination' continues that journey.
scenestr is super stoked to be premiering this sun-soaked track ahead of official release today. Enjoy.
The track moves from being reflective, to looking at the bigger picture. The production is full and swelling; each instrument given its moment to shine, offering a satisfyingly expansive final product which contains as many good vibes as the words Georgia sings.
“Lyrically, I leaned into driving metaphors to capture the feeling of a sunset road trip: ‘a steady drive’, ‘the traffic lights are broken’, ‘I’m still on the same road’,” Georgia reflects. “I was inspired by the warmth of Aussie country music, and experimenting with the organ came from listening to some of my favourite Canadian folk artists. It adds a touch of vintage charm to the track, something I’ve always loved.”
Speaking on her real life outside of the music, Georgia comments on how much it all seems to have come together.
“For me, the song also mirrors this stage in my musical journey. Creating this album has been a process of discovering my sound and image as an emerging artist, finding myself in a very busy time of my life, and this is just the beginning.”
Just the beginning indeed – however Georgia has already received praise from our very own Keith Urban, who is quoted saying Georgia is “in a lane of her own”. Pretty impressive praise from a pretty iconic musician.
While 'Finding My Destination' feels as light as a cool Australian breeze, Georgia admits, with a laugh, that putting things together wasn't quite as simple.
“I brought my drummer Will and guitarist Evan into the studio to record a whistle melody with me,” she says. “You’d think three people whistling together would be easy. . . It was not. Turns out whistling in time with other people is an extreme sport. My producer Jake got so invested he started running an impromptu 'Intro to Whistling 101' class.”
