Off the back of their successful debut EP release in 2022, indie-folk duo Salt Tree are picking things up again for 2023 with the delivery of a striking new track in 'Coming Home To You'.
 
The single represents the songwriting dynamic between both Tom Boerema and Nathan Parsons beautifully; melodically rich, and full of warmth in tone and delivery, 'Coming Home To You' is a perfect way to remind long-time fans and newcomers alike of Salt Tree's clear and present talent as storytellers.
 
Recorded in Margaret River in a shipping container, 'Coming Home To You' was produced and mixed by Boerema, adding to the clarity and precision of the song's overall direction. Elevating each other in studio and generally as a duo, both Boerema and Parsons shine on this record as, lyrically, they navigate themes of home, nature and being at one with it all.
 
"We both grew up close to the ocean and around nature, which has always been a huge part of our lives. As a kid, Nath would take any chance he got to surf, even if it meant skipping school. Tom spent a lot of time sailing, with his whole family living on a boat for months at a time."
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With the band members sharing a deep love for nature and the ocean " both themes that have been felt throughout their material to date " it's not a complete surprise that their new music would feature this core interest as a prominent part of its DNA. But with 'Coming Home To You', Salt Tree take this road trip soundtrack-ready energy and amplify it, positioning the single as a surefire favourite on the live stage.
 
Ready to bring it to life as part of their live shows, Salt Tree have also announced a run of tour dates for May and June. Taking 'Coming Home To You' on the road around Australia, off the back of a touring jaunt in New Zealand, the duo are amped to deliver the music to more fans than ever before.
 
The connection Boerema and Parsons have with one another is a special one; though they come from different backgrounds, the threads that have kept them together are strong.
 
Both have experienced life lived out of the ordinary. Boerema, raised in regional South Australia, was brought to Margaret River in WA through work; having studied mechanical engineering. For Parsons, his path to adulthood was different; growing up in Newcastle's government housing system, Parsons was able to see more of Australia through working various jobs around the country, while spending the rest of his time surfing and snowboarding.
 
Eventually, both Boerema and Parsons wound up in Europe – based in Switzerland and Austria respectively, the musicians spent some years apart until the pandemic brought them both back to Margaret River. Coming back together on shared turf ignited their love for creating music once more, eventually leading to the release of their debut EP, Out of the Water, in 2020.
 
With the release of Out of the Water propelling Salt Tree onto radars in 2022, the duo was able to tour successfully throughout Western Australia, selling out venues and winning acclaim. This 2023 tour will be the band's first official headline national (and international) run of shows; a schedule both Boerema and Parsons cannot wait to get stuck into.

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