SPILL MUSIC PREMIERE: BILLY CART – “ADVICE FOR A LONG AND SUPERSTITOUS LIFE”

BILLY CART – “ADVICE FOR A LONG AND SUPERSTITIOUS LIFE”

A SPILL EXCLUSIVE MUSIC PREMIERE

Melbourne indie rock outfit Billy Cart are releasing their new single this week. “Advice for a Long and Superstitious Life” is the latest in a string of killer singles from the band and the final track to be released from their upcoming album. Prior to its official release on the 29^th of January, we have the pleasure of giving the track its premiere here on Spill Magazine.

As the title may suggest, the song has been built around a playful mix of life’s most endearing and absurd superstitions. It immediately stands out for its sharp wit and bold sound. Drawing on alt-rock, grunge and indie influences, the track confidently balances gritty guitar, with vital melodic moments, and quality storytelling, revealing a unique and engaging listen. It’s a formula not often pulled off, but Billy Cart do it well.

Rooted in singer/guitarist/drummer Billy Raffin’s upbringing within an Argentinian household where superstition was a part of the everyday, the song also possesses a personal layer within its narrative. It cleverly explores the odd rituals and unwritten rules people cling to in the hope of keeping life’s chaos under control.

“This track features a lot of superstitious things I heard growing up, as well as just silly things that my family would say when I was a kid,” Billy explains. “For example, my grandpa used to say that the best headache remedy was to put a raw potato in your mouth, and to put your head in the oven. Once the potato was cooked, your headache would be gone! My family is from Argentina, which I think plays into the range of silly superstitious things I heard growing up.”

“Advice for a Long and Superstitious Life” was recorded at RMIT by Tim Johnston (Satellite Studios) and Dale Mamo. It was mixed by Dale, with mastering by Joe Carra (Crysyal Mastering).

Billy Cart
[Single]
(Independent)
Release Date:  January 29, 2026

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