Buy ‘Speed King of the Commonwealth’ on Bandcamp from Half a Cow Records.

“Speed King of the Commonwealth” is a high energy blast of bubblegum guitar-pop. Its a joyful and affectionate song about riding a mobility scooter with wilful abandon.

It’s one of a series of upcoming observational songs Wilding recently wrote about people who live in his neighbourhood of Coburg, Victoria. Like Alan Bennett jamming with Ray Davies. His concept album, The Death of Foley’s Mall is due later in the year.

“A two-and-a-half minute pop nugget, ‘Speed King of the Commonwealth’ whizzes and fizzes by with scuzzy guitars, smiley melodies, charming hooks and his signature preference for playful, jovial and off-kilter pop, and all covered in delightful layers of fuzz. Infectious doesn’t even cover the half of it; this is sparkling indie-pop perfection – one to be treasured and enjoyed, no question!” – barrygruff.com