In brief
Over a decade after Chrissy Amphlett’s death, three of her tracks recorded with Tim Finn in 1998 have been discovered tucked away in a garage. The songs, which feature drummer Charley Drayton, were presumed lost until a revelation on social media in 2023 led to their preservation. They will be released this Friday on an EP titled Some Times, offering fans a new glimpse into the iconic Australian rocker’s creative legacy. Finn recalls the 1998 studio session as a moment of artistic synergy, while Amphlett’s trademark grit and charisma shine through the newly unveiled recordings.
A decade after her death, the voice of the iconic Australian rocker is set to return in a way the world never saw.
Former frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett, known for the Divinyls hit I Touch My‑Self‑M, had recorded three tracks with former Split Enz singer Tim Finn back in 1998.
Those songs had vanished from public memory until Finn discovered the original tapes tucked away in a garage in 2023.
The finds include contributions from drummer Charley Drayton, who would later become Amphlett’s partner, and a trio of songs written over the course of several days.
They will appear on an EP titled Some Times, slated for release this Friday, offering a fresh glimpse into Amphlett’s creative mind.
“It was a good time for us to meet because she was looking for something new, something different in her life musically,” Finn explained while reflecting on the 1998 session.
Legacy: The waves of sound carry the legacy of an artist who shaped Australian rock and who continues to inspire long after the final chord.
