Lucy Fitzgerald 
Sometimes a song doesn’t need to shout to grab your full attention. “From…To…” by Quiet as a Mouse is exactly that kind of track. Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Alex Moran has been crafting indie rock under the Quiet as a Mouse name since 2012, starting out in Edinburgh before eventually making his way to Brisbane, and that life experience across different cities and chapters clearly feeds into the way he writes. “From…To…” is a heartbreak song, but not the kind that drowns in self-pity. Moran has talked about approaching it with as much honesty as possible, drawing on a buildup of different moments and feelings rather than pinning it to a single event. That shows. The song has real emotional depth, and what keeps it from feeling heavy is the way hope sneaks in alongside the hurt. That balance is harder to pull off than it looks, and Moran does it naturally.
The single came out alongside the raw, energetic “Cocaine Soul”, and the two tracks sit at opposite ends of his songwriting range. “From…To…” is the quieter, more reflective side of that range, and it’s a genuinely strong showcase of what Moran does best when he strips things back. It’s the kind of song that fits a late evening, a long drive, or any moment where you need music that actually says something. Moran has spoken about how moving between places and meeting different people has quietly shaped his writing over the years, and you can hear that in the way “From…To…” moves. It doesn’t feel like a song written in one sitting. It feels lived in.
Personally, this is the kind of songwriting that reminds you why indie rock at its most honest is still one of the best formats in music. There’s no posturing here, no attempt to sound like anything other than a real person working through real feelings, and that’s what makes it stick. With a new album due on May 29, “From…To…” is a strong early sign of where Quiet as a Mouse is headed. Make sure you follow Quiet as a Mouse so you don’t miss what’s coming next. The album drops at the end of May, and if “From…To…” is anything to go by, it’s going to be worth your full attention. Add the track to your playlist, share it with anyone who appreciates honest indie rock, and get yourself ready for the full release. Head to their Instagram and Linktree to stay in the loop, because this is one of those artists who reward you for paying attention early.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
