Australian band Extra Time delivers a heartfelt ode to memory, music, and timeless places with their latest single, “The Town Where Time Stood Still.” Inspired by the seaside town of Brunswick Heads, New South Wales, the track paints a vivid picture of simpler summer days, childhood adventures, and the deep connection between place and song.
More than just a description of Brunswick Heads, “The Town Where Time Stood Still” explores that magical feeling when music transports you to a specific moment in your past, a time and place forever etched in memory. The lyrics capture this sense of nostalgia perfectly:
“It’s always summerAnd your dreams can come true.”
The song was sparked by a family holiday in January 2021, where a detour to a vintage guitar store led to an unexpected love for a town untouched by modern chaos. Unlike the bustling Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads remains authentic, unpretentious, and filled with character—from its scenic Brunswick River and historic wooden bridge to its 1930s cinema and old-school video store still renting VHS tapes.
With soulful melodies, evocative lyrics, and a warm instrumental backdrop, Extra Time captures the essence of nostalgia in “The Town Where Time Stood Still.” Just like the town that inspired it, the song is a reminder of the beauty of slowing down, embracing the past, and cherishing the places that still feel like home.
Listen to “The Town Where Time Stood Still” now:open.spotify.com/track/1rp7v
