There isn’t much that Molly Maddox can’t turn into a song which speaks volumes of raw emotion and genuine soul. “Trash Collection Day” is no different; it’s her latest single featuring this combined classic sound with a contemporary twist. Here, working with producer Paul Ray, Molly relies heavily on her Blues background to tell a tale of being underappreciated and ready to boogie from love. It’s time to take the trash out, and Molly does it with style and grace.
Originally a free-spirited girl from the Kinglake Ranges, Molly now calls the suburbs east of Melbourne home. This has only forged her connection with the music community, allowing her to grow and evolve. Writing an EP at just 16 and a single co-written with Cameron Deyell (producer for Sia) makes Molly’s journey nothing short of impressive. Her 2022 Soul Pop release, “My Groove,” really showed how she could pull off a perfect blend of genres. “Trash Collection Day” keeps the flag flying.
Immediately, the song opens with a moody bluesy riff setting the general tone for the piece. Molly’s voice is full, rich, and soulful as ever; easily she carries the weight of these lyrics. She sings about love lost and lessons learned, her storytelling as compelling as ever.
But then, of course, with Paul Ray behind the production, it is lush without being overblown, so there is plenty of room for Molly’s voice in the mix. This amalgamation has been perfectly written to infuse the Blues, Soul, and Pop genres into sounds that are not only timeless but also fresh.
“Trash Collection Day” is an anthem for everyone out there who has ever felt unappreciated and can’t wait to move on. Here, Molly dishes sharp and acute lyrics full of a great message about self-worth and empowerment. The chorus is anthemic and catchy, sticking to the mind and humming away long after the song has ended, reminding one that sometimes taking out the trash is the best thing one can do for themselves.
Molly from the Kinglake Ranges into suburban Melbourne has just been about growth, with every release, closer to her roots yet exploring new dimensions with her sound. “Trash Collection Day” is a new stride, a development point—an episode that really shows maturity in writing and performance from the young artist Molly.
All too often, what blazes through the music business with the force of a brief trend makes Molly Maddox appear as an implacable force, determined to true authenticity and a classic, roots-based sound. Trash Collection Day has been but one vehicle for her to take a very classic sensibility and breathe new life into it.
If you’re ready to throw love to the kerb and reclaim your value, then let Molly Maddox’s “Trash Collection Day” be your soundtrack to doing so. Yes, that’s how we take out the trash, and Molly leads the way.
You can listen to ‘Trash Collection Day’ below: