Multi-award nominated Australian singer-songwriter Leah Chynoweth-Tidy, under her project Kissing The Flint, returns with her vibrant new single, “Windscreen Dream”. This free-wheeling country rock track is a musical road trip, transporting listeners from nostalgic reflection to the exhilaration of a fresh start. It’s a song that makes you want to put on your aviators, hit the open road, and leave past troubles behind.
“Windscreen Dream” blends country rock, soul, and subtle hints of pop and ska to create a sound both familiar and refreshingly modern. Arranged, recorded, and engineered by Huey Dowling at Unit 7 Studio in South West Scotland, the track features a rich instrumental palette. Dowling himself adds slide, bass, and guitars, while contributions from Derek Urquhart on drums, Marc Clement on Hammond B3 grand piano, and Graham Rodger on steel pedal and mandolin elevate the track with depth and texture. Mastering by Ben Findlay (Real World, Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck) ensures the sonic quality matches the ambition of the songwriting.
Leah describes the song as a “country song from the very first demo,” with driving serving as a metaphor for moving forward. The lyrics depict leaving behind a toxic past while embracing hope and renewal, capturing a universal story of resilience. Her storytelling is grounded in personal experience and the lush landscapes of both Queensland and Scotland, giving the track a vivid sense of place.
“Windscreen Dream” marks the debut single from Leah’s third studio project and represents a stylistic evolution from her 2024 blues-rock EP Standing on the Fringe of Rooms. The song highlights her versatility as a songwriter, blending traditional country motifs with rock energy and soulful flourishes. Since relocating from Australia to the UK in 2020, Leah has continued to expand her fanbase in both hemispheres, returning to Australia for a successful tour in 2024 and planning another homecoming tour in 2026.
With its infectious energy, rich instrumentation, and heartfelt storytelling, “Windscreen Dream” is a bold statement from Kissing The Flint. It’s a song that celebrates liberation, optimism, and the joy of moving forward, firmly establishing Leah Chynoweth-Tidy as a distinctive voice in contemporary country rock. This is a single that invites listeners not just to hear it—but to live it, windows down, chasing the horizon.
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