Native Province Interview Bernardine on her new single "Day by Day"

Bernardine is a singer, songwriter and producer from Perth, Australia of British and Filipino descent. Although classically trained, she has followed a career in alternative contemporary music. She is independent and self managed. She has released two records and has thrived as a full time artist in the music industry since 2010. Her music is described as indie, alternative folk-pop. We caught up with her to find out more.

You are of British and Filipino Descent but raised in Perth Australia - did this make you question your sense of identity when you were growing up?

When I was growing up there weren't too many Asian families or mixed families around so I felt like I was an outsider at times but I was still able to make friends and participate at school. I did feel different but it didn't stop me from doing the things that I wanted to do. Continue reading

Bernardine's New Single "Day by Day" and WA Tour Dates with Hellhound Music

Perth Based singer/songwriter Bernardine has just unveiled her latest single ‘Day By Day’ and has announced that she will be touring Western Australia to celebrate.

‘Day By Day’ is a beautiful folk/pop anthem that highlights this young songwriters ability to pen an infectiously catchy track that will leave you wanting more.

Since her debut in 2014, Bernardine has kept up a tremendous rate of pace having played at State of the Art Festival alongside heavyweights Eskimo Joe and San Cisco. Continue reading

"Day By Day" Single Premiere on Happy Mag

Doubt is a powerful thing. It clouds the senses and makes you lose track of who you are. It’s a noose around your neck that your fingers fumble at to remove. That sounds a little extreme but it’s the truth. Thankfully for us, Bernadine is able to voice these feelings far more eloquently with her latest single Day By Day, so we’ll let her handle the metaphors from here on out. Continue reading