Big Words took part in the latest edition of HoMie Store Sessions.
Store Sessions is a new in-house gig series launched by streetwear brand HoMie as part of their mission to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship.
It’s a bold initiative for HoMie, with their store presented as part performance venue, part streetwear store and part creative launchpad — all for an excellent cause.
The Melbourne alt-R&B group debuted an unreleased song as part of their session, also playing crowd favourites such as “Carnage”, “Summer Never Felt This Sad”, and “Trouble”.
Big Words’ performance wraps the current Store Sessions run for the year.
“We love playing in unique spots, and this one really mattered. Performing a new song for the first time at HoMie just felt right,” says Will Scullin of Big Words.
“Big Words have been killing it for years and have been part of the HoMie journey along the way. They’ve played our events and supported what we do. Store Sessions is a community and brings people together, and it was a natural fit to have their insane talents on set for the first series,” says HoMie Co-founder Marcus Crook.
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Big Words follow Bad//Dreems, who took part in HoMie Store Sessions in September.
Beloved for their energetic, sweaty live shows, Adelaide’s Bad//Dreems got intimate for their Store Sessions performance, delivering an acoustic set to a 40-capped crowd.
“The idea of homegrown Aussie music as a conduit for a good cause was something we’re super interested in,” said the band’s drummer Miles Wilson at the time.
“Historically, artists from Bob Dylan to Midnight Oil and Gurrumul have used their music to drive awareness and change. Maybe now more than ever, that feels important. We’re not on that scale, but if we can use our platform to spark awareness or support people doing it tough, then that’s what we’ll do.”
Tash Sultana was the first artist to headline Store Sessions. The gig, recorded inside the HoMie flagship store in Fitzroy, was a reintroduction to performing in Australia for the multi-instrumentalist ahead of their wider Australian tour.
“I’ve been following HoMie’s journey for a while now and I really love what they stand for, so getting to be involved from a music standpoint makes perfect sense. These store sessions are a really cool concept and I’m happy to be a part of it,” Sultana said.
