When it comes to shaping break out hits, a lot of it comes comes down to the ability to write simple, catchy yet intriguing song structures. Lead single 'Riptide' from Vance Joy is just that, achieving platinum success in an astoundingly short space of time.
Armed only with a ukelele and his voice, Vance is able to construct intricate tracks playing on the best aspects of songwriting by exploiting the simplicity in melody and rhythm. Discussing the track in a session with Gigwise, Vance explains that it was inspired by a stay with his family at the run down Riptide motel.
Watch Vance Joy perform Riptide live in the video above
