Canberra-based indie songwriter Ramblerman, the creative project of Stephen Dobson, has released his latest single Midday Melancholy. Arriving October 1, 2025, the track builds on the emotional honesty of his earlier song Lemonade and once again places mental health at the center of his music. What makes this release even more meaningful is that all streaming proceeds will go to Beyond Blue and the Black Dog Institute, two charities that provide life-saving support for those struggling with depression and anxiety.
At its core, Midday Melancholy is a quiet reflection. Written in his kitchen and later recorded at Amberly Studios with Guy Lilleyman, the song carries the feeling of something intimate and unguarded. Unlike heavily produced tracks that aim for spectacle, this one stands out because of its restraint. The simplicity is what makes it powerful. You can hear the weight of stillness in his delivery, as if he is letting listeners sit with him in that very moment when the song was born. Where Lemonade spoke of resilience and moving forward, Midday Melancholy lingers in the pause. It is less about answers and more about naming a feeling—accepting sadness as something that deserves to be voiced rather than hidden. Ramblerman’s strength lies in his ability to take something deeply personal and allow it to resonate universally. His blend of folk and indie influences creates a space where vulnerability feels safe, not heavy.
This release shows why Ramblerman is becoming one of the most compelling new voices in Australia’s indie scene. He writes not just to create music, but to connect, to heal, and to give back. Midday Melancholy is more than a song—it is an act of empathy, a moment of shared humanity, and a reminder that even the quietest feelings deserve to be heard.
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