Synopsis
Andre's "Single Town" presents singledom as a lifestyle to be embraced rather than a condition to escape. Set against the imagery of motorcycles, muscle shirts, barbecue sessions and relaxed time with friends, the video follows a proudly independent character building his own version of domestic bliss. The tongue-in-cheek presentation turns everyday rituals into symbols of masculine self-determination, while the song's romantic tone broadens the idea to include both single men and women. The result is a playful celebration of autonomy, friendship and unapologetic self-acceptance.
Factoids & Trivia
- "Single Town" is by Melbourne musician Andre Vanderwert and appears on his 2014 album "Smooth Move."
- The song features guest vocals from Melbourne singer-songwriter Emma Russack.
- The video grew out of a collaboration between Andre and a commercial music-video filmmaker after the track attracted attention in Melbourne's music scene.
- Its central idea is built around a tongue-in-cheek response to what Andre described as a modern masculinity crisis. Motorcycle maintenance, barbecue and watching television with friends are presented as answers to fading traditional ideas of male identity.
- The song received radio exposure from Triple J's "Home and Hosed," while Andre's broader work also appeared on Melbourne stations including FBI and Triple R.
- The production credits list Andre Vanderwert, Emma Russack, Jake Phillips and Jake Core among the performers appearing in the video.