Boorloo and Perth-based songwriter Clare Perrott returns with her bright, lively sophomore single “Biting On The Hand”, a warm rush of Americana-tinged alt-folk shaped by self-reflection and release. Built on finger-picked banjo, fuzzy guitar licks, and an easygoing rhythmic sway, the song captures the free-falling feeling of letting go, pairing sun-drenched nostalgia with a playful, slightly angsty edge. The response to the track highlights its warmth and communal energy, landing as joyful, relatable, and emotionally open.
“This year I really got into thinking about bad habits that I just can’t seem to shake, and with dirty banjo and distorted nylon guitar this song was born,” Perrott explains. Lyrically, “Biting On The Hand” wrestles with regret and self-sabotage, circling the familiar pull of what hurts even when it no longer serves. The chorus lifts into long-held, vibrato-rich notes as the band swells around her, closing in a celebratory rush that turns personal frustration into something liberating and shared.
Following the impact of her debut single “Philadelphia”, which earned support from outlets including Rolling Stone AU/NZ and Triple J Unearthed, “Biting On The Hand” deepens Perrott’s voice as a songwriter unafraid to balance honesty with lightness. Full of life and colour, the song carries her blend of reflection and heart forward, transforming difficult truths into a moment of collective joy.