A Feather or Two
Milly Joel
Milly Joel is a Melbourne-based folk-pop duo born from a chance gig at an Irish bar, where two solo musicians who were double booked in the same time slot decided to share the stage rather than give it up.
Since that night, they’ve never stopped playing together.
What if losing was actually winning?
A Feather or Two is a folk-pop song about defiance and choosing your own path, even when it goes against expectations. Inspired by the childhood game “Simon Says”, the song flips the game on its head—where “Simon” represents the voice of societal norms, constantly pushing people to stay inside a box. The moment you act for yourself, you “lose”—but what if that loss is actually a victory? This song celebrates the moment you stop listening to the rules and start following your heart.
Musically, A Feather or Two is driven by pulsing acoustic guitars, a snare drum played by hand, and a rich blend of mandolin, piano, bass, and soaring harmonies. Its infectious rhythm makes it easy to stomp, clap, and sing along to, perfect for festival crowds, road trips, or anyone in need of a moment of joyful freedom. Interestingly, the vocals heard in the final track were actually the original demo takes, recorded during the writing process, so listeners are quite literally hearing the moment the song came together. Even more fittingly, the verses were written separately by Milly Joel’s two members, only to discover they merged seamlessly when brought together.
A song about breaking free, written in two voices that became one—A Feather or Two is an anthem for anyone ready to stop playing Simon’s game.
Some bands form in garages, others in studios. Milly Joel was born in an Irish bar. When two solo artists were accidentally double-booked for the same gig, instead of deciding who would play and who would go home, they shared the stage. From that night on, they’ve been playing together ever since.
Milly Joel is a Melbourne based folk-pop duo that thrives on live performance, rich harmonies, and high energy acoustic instrumentation. Natural, unpolished, and deeply rooted in the energy of a real performance.
Gigging six nights a week, often playing up to three a day, Milly Joel has become a staple in Melbourne’s St. Kilda Irish community, drawing in dedicated audiences who come to bars specifically for them. Between their relentless gig schedule, they are writing and recording as much as possible, with the goal of releasing an album by the end of the year. This project sees them dropping a new release every month, translating the same energy that fuels their live shows into a growing catalogue.
Individually, the duo has built impressive careers. One member (Joel) has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, while the other (Jack) has toured across multiple countries and states. Together, they’ve created something that stands out: a duo that isn’t just making music, but living it, every waking moment.
Email: millyjoelmusic@gmail.com
Phone: 0405 968 733