It’s been a banner year for Australian indie-rock band Vacations—and it’s about to get even bigger.
The quartet concluded their Holy Grail Tour last month and dropped their newest single, the vibrant pop track “Last Call,” last week. The new song is about wondering if time is running away from you too quickly, while realizing that might be okay, and it’s set to appear on the band’s next album, Pursuit of Anything, dropping on Oct. 2. It’s an album about how entering your 30s doesn’t stop your coming-of-age story, and figuring everything out along the way.
Ahead of the big release, we got to chat with lead songwriter and vocalist Campbell burns (who’s joined in the band by bassist Jake Johnson, guitarist Nate Delizzotti and drummer Joseph Van Lier) about the album, himself and what makes him tick. Find out everything we learned about Campbell in our Man Crush Monday interview with him below.
(Image courtesy of Campbell Burns)
Name: Campbell James Burns
Hometown: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: May 6
Fun Facts:
1. Campbell Burns is the frontman of Vacations.
Campbell Burns: Hello! I’m Campbell Burns. I play guitar and sing. As far as vibe, I did a Buzzfeed quiz for which Spice Girl I’d be and it said I’d be Baby Spice, so make of that what you will.
2. The band is releasing their new album, Pursuit of Anything, on Oct. 2.
Campbell: My favorite track would be “I See Myself In You,” at the moment. I think it’s a beautiful song and it means a lot to me personally. I feel like I’ve truly grown as a songwriter too.
The album title does feel literal. I’m 31 and whilst I’ve achieved a lot, I still feel like I’m trying to make things work some days or figure something out that’s greater than myself.
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3. He has a unique way of describing his fitness routine, calling it his “strangest hobby.”
Campbell: I like to lift heavy objects and then place them back down. Sometimes I’ll do this for multiple repetitions, over and over again, until I have completed a “set.” I tend to do this multiple times a week.
4. He says The Cat in the Hat has made a bigger impact in his life than any other movie.
(Image courtesy of Campbell Burns)
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5. He has thalassophobia.
Campbell: The ocean, anything deep-sea related. I’m fascinated by it, but it terrifies me.
6. If there’s one thing to know about Campbell, it’s that he’s always ready for a little fun.
Campbell: I have a broadsword in my room and I’d challenge anyone to a duel. We can figure out the reward later but hit my line if you’re down.
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