Simone Spittle

Refuge by Simone Spittle ~ Official Music Video - OUT NOW! Written, Produced and Performed by Simone Spittle ABOUT ‘REFUGE’ Queer singer-songwriter Simone Spittle (she/her/hers) announces the release of ‘Refuge’ - a poignant and uplifting genre-bending pop-ballad from her highly anticipated debut album, “Drama Queen”. Written during a period of awakening to the trauma she survived as a child, ‘Refuge’ reflects Simone’s experience of finally finding safety. Purposefully constructed using dynamic vocals and instrumentation to highlight the journey of a Survivor, ‘Refuge’ moves from delicate and soft to strong and self-assured, with the goal to inspire those just beginning their healing. ABOUT ‘DRAMA QUEEN’ ‘Drama Queen’ is a deeply personal yet relatable album chronicling Simone’s lived experiences healing from her childhood, love in its many forms, owning your story and all the joyful mess in between. Living in a larger body and being a Survivor of complex trauma, Simone has the audacity to live a life of joy. ‘Drama Queen’ invites listeners to challenge the labels placed on us by others with Simone’s bold, creative vision. ‘Drama Queen’ is scheduled for release on September 4, 2024. ABOUT SIMONE Australian singer-songwriter Simone Spittle (she/her/hers) is a Queer, Cis Woman living in Naarm/Melbourne, on Wurundjeri Country, known for her authentic storytelling, heartfelt lyrics, mesmerising voice and empowering message. DEBUT ALBUM LAUNCH + ART EXHIBITION Celebrate ‘Drama Queen’s release at Simone’s unique launch on September 14 in Naarm, alongside a string quartet and full band, in collaboration with ‘un.NAMED’, an inclusive exhibition inspired by ‘Drama Queen’ showcasing artwork by LGBTQIA+ Folks and Allies. CREDITS: Written, Produced and Performed by Simone Spittle Videography by @jeremydrakeford Mixing/Mastering by Panorama Mixing and Mastering @panorama_mastering Acoustic Drums by D. Norris #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨ #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm#melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov

My cheeks hurt from smiling, I feel so happy. This is a new happy for me, something I haven’t felt before. That feeling that dreams come true - and it’s happened to me. I’m so proud of myself. I feel so chuffed. Last night was so beautiful and as a performer, I was so proud of what I brought to the stage. The lead up to the launch was a lot of pressure, as all I wanted was to meet people’s expectations on stage - including mine, and when I heard myself sing last night and felt present in the moment, I sounded so beautiful and that was exactly what I wanted! Thank you so much to everyone who showed up and showed out, it was a full house and an attentive, warm crowd - you all gave me your best. You cried and cheered and laughed and sang along with me, and I felt so special and adored. Thank you to the exceptional humans that made last night not only possible, but a huge success. I have a lot more photos to share, and footage, but for now, these are a few of my favourites. I’m being whisked away for a night with my hubby and we’re going to celebrate big 🍾 Love you all so much x 📸 @cyanrara #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #debutalbum #albumlaunch #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

⚠️Sensitive Content Warning: Complex C•hi•ldhood A•bus•e/ T•r•au•ma ⚠️ 🛑 Boundaries in Photos 🛑 Today I speak up for me - and my younger self, who wasn’t given a safe place to share this. Because a•bus•e is all about secrecy & hiding - & sharing this is an important part of my healing journey. As a young c•hi•ld, I was se•x•ually a•bus•ed on multiple occasions by an older male relative - who not only physically se•x•ually a•bus•ed me, but also told me out loud we were having s•e•x, whilst I experienced this - frozen, terrified and tra•um•atised. Prior to & during this time, I was also sur•viving family vi•ol•ence, c•hi•ld a•bus•e and ne•gl•ect, exposure to p•o•r•n•og•raphy and religious c•u•lt in•do•ctri•nation. I had no safe person to share what happened to me with & holding this life altering secret in my body has forever changed the trajectory of my life.  I felt completely alone, terrified, unseen, disbelieved, gaslit, disgusting, ashamed, ruined, unloved & unloveable. I felt that it wasn’t possible for me to ever tell anyone the truth & survive. These feelings grew into a belief system & due to this, I was very vulnerable & continually re•-•vi•ct•i•m•is•ed as a c•hi•ld, t•e•en•ager, y•o•u•ng woman & adult. I am a survivor of c•hi•ld s•e•x•ual/physical/emotional a•bus•e, c•hi•ld•h•oo•d exposure to p•o•r•n•o•graph•y, family estrangement, intergenerational t•ra•uma and family v•i•o•ol••ence, sta•l•k•ing, in•timate partner vi•o•l•e•nce, religious c•ult t•ra•uma, community ostracism, sta•t•u•tory r•a•p•e and r•a•p•e.  Many times I’ve tried to speak my truth - but become overwhelmed by the terror, shame & disgust I’ve held for so long. Today I’m looking that disgust, shame & terror in the face & saying thank you - for helping Little Simone survive to this point - & I’m letting you know it’s okay for you to leave now - I will be okay. It’s taken over a decade in therapy to arrive to today - I’m still on my imperfect non-linear healing journey, my past will always be a part of me - but it doesn’t define me. I’m Simone first, Sur•vivor second & today I celebrate my bravery, courage & resilience as I take the first step into the next stage of my life - free.

After 7 months off socials, and 18 months of spectating my life falling apart, I’m finally back in the drivers seat again ❤️ In my time away, I turned 38 in October. The same day in December I graduated my 3rd degree, my divorce was finalised, and the irony is not lost on me. I started working a fulltime new job, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, whilst feeling the most alone I have ever felt in my life. I felt scared for my future. Scared about who would take care of me in my darkest hours. Scared about money. Scared that maybe I’d never be loved again. Scared that children might no longer be an option for me. I felt embarrassed, humiliated, and ultimately, that I was a bad person - that the divorce was my fault - as if it was something I could control. The truth is, my divorce is not the unique, special, “different” divorce I thought it was. It was, and is, the same as everyone else’s. A relationship ended, a contract and promise was broken, and I was completely and utterly blindsided. I have since come to learn the real reason my marriage ended, and I no longer feel bad about myself. I can see that as much as I wanted things to work, marriages need two people who are ready and willing. It’s not my fault, nor within my control, if someone else is not in the same place as me. For a time, I had something beautiful, until I didn’t. I needed time away from the noise of social media to fully process this. Today, my body finally feels that chapter of my life is over. I don’t feel scared anymore. I feel like me again. I sat at my piano last night, and something about the light on my face and my reflection in window made me feel beautiful. I looked at myself in wonder. Here are my first self portraits of me, titled ‘Self Wonder’, and a song I’ve started writing called ‘I’m coming back to me’ or maybe ‘Back to me’… I’m imaging the theme of my next album and exhibition. Stronger, wiser, more trusting of myself, more me. The video is of the ceiling, but you’ll be able to hear me playing the piano and singing the beginning bones of my next chapter. #fyp #explorepage #strangers #belleburden #newchapter

Officially filed for divorce like a mf boss 🥇

Happy 1st birthday to Refuge! I wrote this song at a time when I couldn’t see a way out of my trauma and had not yet developed the courage to disconnect from those who harmed me, nor the bravery to speak up for my younger self. This song is about finding refuge during that in between place - when you are awakening to what you lived through, but you do not yet have the resources to heal. This song is my way of expressing gratitude for the people and spaces who held me when I couldn’t hold myself. Even admitting that out loud makes me emotional, as this past year I have been carried by the grace and mercy of my friends as I’ve surrendered to the waves of grief and loss of my marriage. I know I can get through pain, because it’s a path I have travelled many times… and because I am finally learning to seek refuge within my own arms… and this is what Refuge is all about. Happy first birthday Refuge! Drop a purple heart 💜 if you want to wish Refuge a happy birthday too 🥳 #fyp #foryoupage #happybirthday

2024… what a year! I’m so proud of myself for all my achievements this year, what a year, what a whirlwind of all my dreams come true… what a year of shedding, unravelling and rebirth. I’m so proud of myself and all that I am becoming. Onwards and upwards - as always, with love by my side. Thank you for being here for the journey x #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

Drop a 💜 to show your support for my #applemusic #applemusicyearinreview ✨ Thank you so much to everyone who went and listened xx #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

What an achievement for me this year. Taking a moment to sit in the joy and pride I feel, for all the minutes / hours / days / years / decades it has taken me to be brave enough to pursue my dreams. I had to fight so hard against so much to be here today, and I stand in my power knowing my story is important and deserving of attention and all the love you all give me. I’m so grateful for you all being here by my side and making this album such a collective experience. Here’s to another 12 months of journeying together x #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

This memory makes me so emotional watching it 🥹😭💜 Drop a 💜 if you’ve been here for the ride 🫶 #spotifywrapped except it’s the moment that changed my life this year, when my first single ‘Refuge’ was released… what a moment. What a year. I am so proud of me and grateful for all of you who have made my album journey so so precious x #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

My first year of #spotifywrapped that’s made a dent 💪 Please drop a 💜 if you were one of the 27k streams this year!! So proud of myself for everything I have overcome to make my dreams a reality. Thank you so much to everyone who has been along with me for the ride. I love and appreciate you all so much 🫶 #spotifywrapped2024 #spotify #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨

Making dreams come true, one day at a time! I’ve always wanted to go on @3rrrfm and it was such a dream come true being invited by the amazing Sam and Hamish at @queerviewmirror ✨ Thank you so much for having me! I can’t wait to come back! 💜 Drop a 💜 if you tuned in today, and if you’d like to keep updated on my journey, I’ll be sharing all the behind the scenes photos and footage via my Drama Queen Team M@iling L1st which you can join in my B10 ✨ #instadaily #iggood #igdaily #ighub #picoftheday #instagram #singersongwriter #singer #songwriter #pianist #poet #writer #musician #melbourne #naarm #melbournemusic #dramaqueen #melbournemusician #naarmmusician #simonespittle #realnessloading #pov #pointofview #fyp #foryourpage #fypage✨ #communityradio #australiaradio #melbournecommunityradio