The vibes are strong at Merge headquarters, as today we announce the signing of Martin Frawley. Known to many as a principal member of Melbourne’s beloved-but-now-defunct Twerps, Frawley recently struck out on his own to record an album with Stewart Bronaugh (Angel Olsen, Lionlimb), and the results are just as melodic and touching as his former band’s material, if not more so. 

With this announcement comes “You Want Me?”, a song Frawley appropriately describes as “the prequel to the record, explaining why I am where I am, writing what I am.” Listen to and watch the accompanying music video, directed by Frawley and Bronaugh, on Paste or below.

When asked if he had anything to add to today’s exciting news, Frawley concurred succinctly: “It’s a BIG VIBE.”

While you await Frawley’s full-length debut, revisit Twerps’ critically lauded Range Anxiety and their “Back to You” 7-inch, both of which are 20% off for a limited time in the Merge store.

Martin Frawley plays the John Curtin in Melbourne with Sonny & the Sunsets. There’s plenty more shows and news to come, so make sure you’re following Frawley on Instagram!