Don’t keep your lips sealed about this band

Alice Springs locals Ruby Hill and Alex Shaw, better known as up-and-coming garage pop-rock band Sealed Lips, are taking their act to the next level thanks to the courses and lecturers from Charles Darwin University (CDU).

The band is releasing their first music video ‘Endless Nights’ which they filmed, edited and produced on their own.

The band formed in high school where they met during their VET in Schools block at Centralian Senior College. Since the band’s inception they’ve played local gigs and have begun to book larger events including Charles Darwin University graduation, the Desert Festival, opened for legendary Australia rock act Regurgitator and recently supported touring act, Kingswood.

Now Ruby, 19 and Alex, 18, are on their way to completing a Certificate IV in Music Studies through CDU. 

Alex focused on honing his skills in media and technical production to help finalise their music video. 

“For part of the course I was able to work on the music video,” Alex said. 

“The instructors were always there to offer their feedback, and really helped me to understand areas where it could be improved. 

“Following the course, I understood more of what audiences would like and was able to make the right cuts in film to help capture the movement and energy that we wanted.”  

Their single ‘Endless nights’, written by Ruby, is a song about letting go and having fun.

“This is the first time we’ve shot a music video and we wanted it to capture the essence of the song, “Ruby said. 

“It’s about having a good time and getting that endorphin rush of not being sure where a night is going to take you.” 

Both students said they would not be where they are today if it had not been for the guidance provided by CDU Alice Springs Contemporary Music lecturer Cain Gilmour.  

“Cain has always been such a great mentor and I don’t think we could be where we are now without his expertise, guidance and constant support,” the duo said. 

“We love music and what we do, and we hope that our sound and style can be heard and enjoyed by everyone.”

The band is excited to share their music video with the world, which will be available from midday on Friday, February 9 at Sealed Lips - YouTube. 

Sealed Lips will be performing live on 8CCC Radio at 8.30 am on Friday, February 16.