With their signature cocktail of twang, grit, and unfiltered charm, Brisbane cowpunk duo Wattmore return guns blazing on their latest single, “Romantic Side.” Released on May 2, 2025, this raw and rollicking track is a cheeky middle finger to modern dating culture and a heartfelt nod to love in the analog age.
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From the first beat, “Romantic Side” crackles with life — equal parts barroom bravado and backroad poetry. Co-written with legendary songwriter Allan Caswell and produced by Lindsay Waddington, the song blends country swagger, rockabilly grit, and alt-Americana honesty into something wholly Wattmore: a punchy, punk-edged two-step with both bark and bite.
The lyrics, laced with sly humor — “Alcohol is my wingman, it got me this far / It brings out the romantic side of me” walk the tightrope between satire and sincerity. It’s tongue-in-cheek, sure, but there’s truth in the punchlines, and a real ache beneath the whiskey-soaked wit. Wattmore aren’t just mocking the swipe-right generation, they’re longing for connection, face-to-face and full of flaws.
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“Romantic Side” is rugged, rebellious, and relatable — a barnstorming song that hits all the right notes without playing it safe.
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