The Human Race Ain’t Worth Saving marks my debut as a solo artist, and what a way to kick things off! The song was inspired by none other than the ridiculous sight of people losing their minds and brawling over toilet paper in supermarkets. Like, seriously, if the apocalypse is on the horizon and all you’re thinking about is stockpiling toilet paper… well, you must be absolutely full of it! Watching that chaos unfold, I realized I didn’t vibe with the paranoia sweeping the world. I kept fantasizing about moving to another planet, and that’s exactly what this song is about—feeling like an outsider while the world around you spirals.
When the pandemic hit, I found myself with a ton of free time, which felt like the universe nudging me to finally release all the songs I’d been writing and recording at home just for fun. The challenge? We were all in lockdown, and I couldn’t get into a studio or jam with a band here in Melbourne. But instead of letting that stop me, I thought, “Why not try something different?” Enter the online band!
I tracked down some incredible musicians from across the globe. Nate Barnes, a killer session drummer from Denver, jumped on board, and—get this—I even roped in John Mayer’s bassist, Sean Hurley, a session legend from L.A.! We connected over FaceTime, and they both laid down their parts remotely. They sent their tracks back to me the same day, and when I dropped them into my Logic session, it was like magic. The song exploded with energy, and suddenly everything came to life. It blew my mind how easily it all came together without ever meeting in person!
I’m incredibly proud of this track because it’s the one that gave me the confidence to pursue my solo career. It all started right here. Oh, and don’t miss the homemade music video my buddy Sam and I threw together on my iPhone XR. It’s rough, it’s real, and it’s a perfect snapshot of the moment this journey began!
Artwork by Maddie Egremont.