To Be YoungUplifting, soulful pop rock with 60s influences and radio-friendly songwriting
John Vella
John Vella (APRA)
Composer, ARIA-nominated producer and Tenderfoot frontman working across film, TV and advertising.
Selected Albums
- To Be YoungUplifting, soulful pop rock with 60s influences and radio-friendly songwriting
Last Time RoundMotivational, upbeat, anthemic indie rock and folk songs
BeginningsUp-beat indie anthems from Australian band Tenderfoot
Latest Tracks
- Today Is A Good Day3854/1Upbeat indie with jangly rock guitars, funky percussive rhythm guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, female bvs & playful synth melody3:18
- I Need It3854/2Instrumental optimistic indie with heavy rock drums, big open guitar chords, funky riffs & synth accents3:27
- Come Get Some3854/3Fast edgy indie rock with rough gritty guitars, punky riffs, bass & crunching drums2:23
- I Need To See You Again3854/4Upbeat progressive indie with vintage synth melody, distorted driving guitars, acoustic drums & locked in bass groove 3:12
- Chasing Freedom3854/5Tension filled indie rock with ambient synth melodies, driven guitar riffs, choppy chords, male bvs, percussion, bass & relentless drums2:15
- New Mixtape3854/6Catchy melodic pop band with guitar lead, synth hooks, infectious drum groove & bass guitar2:36
The story behind the sound
The lead-singer of Australian band Tenderfoot, John Vella is a composer and an ARIA and Golden Guitar-nominated producer working across film, TV and advertising. Famed for his heartfelt music, John’s compositions have connected with audiences in successful campaigns for QANTAS, AMEX, Sydney Opera House, Harley Davidson and Hello Fresh. Meanwhile, his score for Super Cheap Auto’s ‘Mission Improbable’ campaign contributed to the piece winning Best Integrated Marketing Campaign at the 2020 World Retail Awards. As a film composer, John has scored the feature documentary Tall Poppy with long-time collaborator Benjamin Corbett. John also worked with fellow Audio Network composer David Holden on the US film Saving Paradise.
Famed for his heartfelt music, John’s compositions have connected with audiences in successful campaigns for QANTAS, AMEX, Sydney Opera House, Harley Davidson and Hello Fresh.