Check out this witty observational from Aussie newcomer Stella Donnelly

2017 has seen victims of assault and impropriety in the entertainment world and farther afield come forward in unprecedented numbers to decry injustices they face, often daily. With all the humdrum and shouting surrounding these problems, it is a treat to find a quiet, reflective take on the whole affair from an unassuming suburb in Western Australia.

On a purely musical level “Boys Will Be Boys” nods to the likes Julie Jacklin and Courtney Barnett whilst also being reminiscent of Mary Hopkin’s 1968 chart topper “Those Were The Days” who, like Donnelly, is Welsh.

Living in a world of Trump, Tinder and third wave feminism comes with its own unique challenges, ones that Stella Donnelly tries and succeeds to delineate in what is, quite frankly, a stunning debut.

It is uncomfortable to listen to as there is no escape from the continuous examples of victim blaming, excuse making and instances of sexual assault that most women will face at some point in their lifetime. However, that discomfort is part of its poignancy and highlights the need for change.

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Stella on the subject of gender and blame: “’Boys Will Be Boys’ was written in late 2016 and is an attempt at making sense of society's tendency to blame the victims of sexual assault and rape and make excuses for the perpetrators. Writing this also helped me work through things that had happened to not only my friends but to me as well, it helped me relieve a lot of the shame that victims are so often forced to feel in silence. I hope that this song along with the video will open up difficult yet important conversations between family members, friends, government bodies, organizations and most importantly, boys and men.”