The Story So Far
Full of lush delicacy and soulful nuance, the very first note you hear him sing is not just a defining moment – it becomes a self-defying one. Your eyes will not believe your ears, as the voice belongs not to a wisened folk-rocker or a slick soul singer, but to an unassuming young songwriter named Charlie Lim.
A perfectionist both in the studio and on stage, Charlie’s name is well known amongst Melbourne’s musical elite. Despite his youth, he has played in bands that have graced hundreds of stages, with events such as headlining Melbourne’s Federation Square, touring Singapore’s Esplanade Theatres and Kallang Indoor Stadium, supporting premier Australian artists such as The Whitlams and Kimbra, selling out shows at the Pilbeam Theater in Central Queensland, and performing at Hamer Hall after topping the State for music performance in high school.
When playing live, Charlie is at his finest as the captain of his own ship. Slinging his guitar with earnest, he gently steers his band and audience across a sea of human experience. The journey, guided by Charlie’s velvet croon, explores the gamut from darkness to light, sadness to joy, and like a slow inhale and exhale, is ultimately uplifting. Within the crowd, there is toe tapping, wide-eyed wonder, and an inexplicable desire to share your delight with the listener beside you.
Charlie’s debut EP cleanly captures his knack for tasteful, soulful pop and wraps it in a succinct package. The songs are presented with a daring intimacy, and give glimpses of his inimitable artistic brooding. “Pedestal” and “What Can I Do” are sassy numbers oozing flirtatious satire, while the tidal crescendos in “There Is No Love” and the apocalyptic “Rust” release despair and hope in the same breath.
Since its release, Charlie Lim’s EP has garnered support across several radio stations in Australia and made the Top 10 of PBS 106.7 FM’s charts. It has also been selected to be on rotation for Singapore Airlines’ in-flight programs, as well as on Valleyarm’s official compilation for the 2011 Tokyo International Music Market. The EP is now available for download on iTunes or from Charlie’s website, with hardcopies available for purchase at good independent record stores.