By: Staff
Murphy Beach. releases their beachy new single "Amarillo Sun"
We had the chance to dive into Murphy Beach.’s latest single, "Amarillo Sun," and from the opening breath, you feel as if you’re right there with the band, sitting beside them while they craft this beautiful track. When the song reaches the soothing, immersive line, "Amarillo Sun creeps deep while we’re in the back of my van watching you sleep," immediately setting a scene that feels intimate, personal, and vivid. What really stands out is the vocal cadence and delivery, so emotionally charged that it elevates the entire song, even beyond the already impressive musical arrangement.
The lyrics "You still tell me that I can, I didn’t want it, now I got it" struck us as an iconic moment that will no doubt resonate deeply with fans and only grow in significance as this band’s popularity explodes. It’s not just the singing that makes this track shine, it’s the way the vocals become another instrument, blending perfectly with the electric guitars and swaying rhythms. The guitars are clean and sharp, complementing the vocals perfectly, and the drum beats keep the whole thing moving with an infectious energy that makes you want to sway along.
"Amarillo Sun" feels like a musical embodiment of a perfect beach day, and it transports you there. The end of the song features a stunning jazz and blues-infused guitar solo that adds a rich, exhilarating layer to the experience, making this track a standout in every way. The simplicity of the arrangement only serves to highlight the precision and care that went into its production, with each element—vocals, guitars, drums—standing strong on its own but coming together beautifully as a complete, cohesive unit.
Murphy Beach.’s "Amarillo Sun" is the kind of song that sticks with you. The band captures a perfect blend of indie rock with warm, soulful tones, all wrapped up in a personal and intimate vibe that makes you feel as if you're there with them, experiencing it firsthand. The vocals are beautifully intertwined with crisp electric guitars, and the drum beats provide a perfect foundation, making this song not only a standout on its own but a future fan favorite at live shows.
You can find this release on any major platform, see below for links to take you straight to some of the profiles. Make sure to playlist, stream, and share "Amarillo Sun" by Murphy Beach. today!
Wait… there's more!
We had the chance to catch up with this exciting artist for an exclusive interview in "The Cage" Music Blog.
Here’s how it went:
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Hello Murphy Beach., we’re thrilled to have you for this interview! We've thoroughly enjoyed diving into your music and exploring your work, and now we’re even more eager to discover more about you, both personally and professionally.
Please tell us the names and roles of each band member:
Of course! As far as live playing, rehearsing, or any playing in real-time, I, Dylan Bevill, am our lead singer and rhythm guitarist and Avery Thompson does all of our lead guitar. When it comes to studio recordings, the roles are the same, but we each contribute additional instruments as needed interchangeably—whether it’s drums, bass, or even subtle elements like shakers in the background. For instance, when we feel that a track sounds "empty," we will take turns experimenting with basslines or we’ll adjust the drum beat until we just hit that groove that sounds right.
What was the inspiration behind the name Murphy Beach? Does it carry any symbolic meaning for the band?
So that’s actually a funny story - we were driving down the coast of Australia after reconnecting after some years, and that’s when we had that “We should form a band” moment. We struggled HARD just trying to find the perfect name that really fit us. Months go by and I get this text from Avery saying something along the lines of “Dude, let’s name the band “Murphy Beach.”. That’s the beach we were at when we decided to start this all.” Which was a great idea, truly, so that’s what we did. We registered the name and we released our first couple singles under that name. The absolutely wild part is that we tried to find Murphy Beach on the map at some point later and we realized it wasn’t there. It turns out that the actual name of the beach was Murray’s Beach. Close enough, right?
Your journey started on a road trip through Australia. How did that experience shape the music you create now, especially songs like "Amarillo Sun"?
Definitely! Dylan and I have known each other since we were about 4 or 5, and over the years, we’ve always had similar music tastes. Fast forward to this road trip—I was driving, so I was controlling the music like 90% of the time. I would put on the most obscure indie music, the kind that I didn’t think many people really listened to. I noticed that Dylan was singing along. I remember being shocked, not only that he knew some of the songs I was playing, but it was the way that he was singing and pronouncing some of the words that sounded super unique. I feel like that’s what really sparked that “We need to make our own music.” discussion. You can definitely hear some of those unique vocals in “Amarillo Sun”.
You recorded "Fly My Days" partly in Tokyo and finished in LA. How did these diverse settings influence your music style and production?
So “Fly My Days” was our very first song that we made together and Avery was living in Tokyo at the time of recording and I was living in Mississippi. It was a very slow process at the time due to neither of us having any experience recording music as a duo. It started off with him sending me some lyrics, some chords and a recorded track that he made in his bedroom. From there, it was a repetitive process of sending files back and forth with, adding in layers one at a time. The amount of times we changed the rhythm, the chords and the overall theme of the song is crazy. If you were to listen to that very first recording he sent me, and compare it to the version that’s released right now, you wouldn’t even know they’re the same song.
Your first singles gained over 135,000 streams in a short time. How do you feel about the rapid success and recognition of your music?
It’s very surreal, just being so new to music. I remember we posted “Fly My Days” at the end of July 2024 and we shared that song with nearly everyone we knew. Aside from making some posts across social media, I was sending it to my entire family and all of my friends and Dylan was sending it to all of his family and friends. The growth was pretty slow in the first week—just a few hundred streams, which we completely expected. One day I woke up and checked our account and noticed it shot up several thousand streams over night, and the amount of saves and playlist adds had skyrocketed, which may not seem like a huge feat, but for how new the song/band was, we were blown away. I think that was the moment of “Oh wow, this can actually be something bigger.” We are incredibly grateful for the growth that we’ve seen over the last 2 months, and we are so, so excited to share the projects that we have in the works.
You mentioned that Avery and Dylan reconnected during an Australian trip. How did that reunion affect your chemistry in making music together?
Avery was living in Japan at the time, and the only contact that we had over the last couple years was a “Happy Birthday” here and there. I get a random text from him one afternoon saying “Hey, give me a call when you get a chance”. Side note - We had been best friends for years and years. We lost contact sometime around the time we were 18-19 - This is text definitely wasn’t in the norm for us and I didn’t know if something was wrong or what was going on. I called him instantly and I’m met with a “Hey, you have any plans next month? Wanna meet me in Australia?”. Long story short, we meet at the airport in Sydney that next month and after the giant hug we shared, it was as if we were never separated. We instantly just picked right back up where we left off years ago. I think there is something special about a bond like that. I mean, when you spend those developmental years with one person and you find them again, you relate to just about everything together. I honestly was having the most fun ever on that trip and it felt just like we were kids again exploring and being creative. That type of a relationship in music making is the reason why I find it worth doing myself. I feel like we will always be on the same page when it comes to songwriting together.
What is the spark that inspires your writing process the most?
The one thing that we’ve noticed when it comes to song-writing is that neither of us can just sit and write a “good” song on command. We’ve each had several instances of telling the other “We need to write a new song, like right now”, but we’ve grown to learn that a good song has to come to you out of an emotional experience. It doesn’t have to be a sad emotion either. It could be something happy like getting a new puppy and just being ecstatic about it. I think when someone is actively living that emotion, they are able to convey that feeling best through their art. In our case, neither of us can draw or paint, so we turn to song-writing.
Is there an instrument you do not play, or play leisurely, but wish you could conquer?
I’d say bass is the instrument that I wish I could conquer. Bass is one of those instruments that most people, myself included, can pick up and lay down the basics (root notes, etc.). But when you have someone that really knows what they are doing with a bass(definitely not me); that can change a song’s dynamic in its entirety. It can add so much fluff to a song that you never knew it needed. For example, could you imagine anything in the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ discography without Flea’s signature baselines in them? It just wouldn’t be anywhere near the same.
What was the most challenging part of bringing "Amarillo Sun" to life from the initial idea to the final recording?
We struggled with this song sounding so empty for the longest time. We couldn’t tell if it needed more bass, different drums, different lead guitar or more reverb (needing more reverb is almost never the case with us (we drown our songs in reverb without knowing when to stop)). We actually trashed this song months and months ago and forgot about it completely. All we had was the vocals and the background acoustic. It was that bad. One day, months later, Avery was cleaning out his trash bin on his computer and he found the old file, so he restored it, picked up his guitar and came up with the lead bits you hear throughout the song. He was close to junking it again until his roommate heard it and practically forced us to release it.
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful—for example, the creation, the actual release date, etc.?
1000000% release dates are the most stressful part. It’s always super exciting to have a new song come out, but every single time it’s equally as nerve-racking because of that flood of self doubt that comes in as the release date gets closer. Before we release any song, we send the file out to friends and family to get their opinions on it, but the issue with doing so is that no one ever ever wants to hurt our feelings, so the answer we always, ALWAYS get is “oh yeah, that sounds good.” or something along those lines. We never truly know what the reaction to our new music will be until after that release date. (If any of our songs don’t sound up to par, you can blame our friends and families (kidding)).
When you reach the stage where you have the admiration and respect of world-known artists, which band or artist would you love to call and say, “Let’s go on tour together”?
Briston Maroney. 100% Briston. To say we have been massive fans of his music since his very first EP would be a complete understatement. It’s hard to pinpoint what exactly it is about Briston’s style that is so captivating. He goes beyond basic chord progressions and melodies in his songs and you can just hear the raw passion he has when he is playing his music. Additionally, it may be the fact that we have followed him since he had around the same amount of listeners as bands like us, so it’s super inspiring to see where he’s come to since that time. To be a supporting act any time at all for Briston would be an absolute dream come true.
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