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Seven-Year-Old’s Parrot Song Goes Viral | Melbourne News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 114
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Summary
A seven-year-old prodigy, Miles Phillips, turned a bird-watching moment into a viral indie-rock hit—his song about the eastern rosella parrot has racked up 1.5 million views, landed on Spotify, and even hit radio. Inspired by a vivid observation at Raymond Island, Miles’ catchy tune—helped into full form by his dad—now draws comparisons to The Strokes and Vampire Weekend. The kid’s handling of sudden fame with grace, calling it “really cool” and “surreal,” while his band The Spikeheads and new track “The Rock of Doom” show he’s just getting started. His family’s creative culture proves that age is no barrier when art connects—and inspires—on a massive scale. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/42486c83dd468b74