Bobbie is a gut-punch of a debut; raw, reflective, and crackling with emotional weight. As part of the Melbourne artist ReeToxA’s album Pines Salad, this track serves as both a love letter and a farewell to his late mother, capturing the ache of unresolved grief with unflinching honesty. Filmed on the overcast Kerferd Rd Pier and stitched with vintage home footage, the music video amplifies the song’s themes of loss, guilt, and longing, all while delivering a surprisingly poetic twist: an unscripted bird soaring from the water, a quiet symbol of freedom and connection.
Produced by Australian heavyweight Simon Moro and backed by a powerhouse lineup including Kit Riley, James Ryan, and Peter Marin, the track blends tender storytelling and alt-rock grit. You can hear the ghosts of Nirvana and Elliott Smith in the track’s DNA, but ReeToxA’s voice is literally and lyrically his own: unpolished, unguarded, and deeply human. McKee’s past, including a stint in prison during his mother’s passing, adds weight to every lyric. Yet despite the darkness, there’s a spark of mischief and self-awareness throughout Pines Salad, with lines like “I feel like a donkey in a thoroughbred show” showcasing his knack for sharp, self-deprecating wit. Bobbie is more than a single—it’s an arrival. ReeToxA doesn’t just write songs; he unloads memories, regrets, and truths. And with over 10,000 likes already rolling in, people are listening.
