He is one of the most famous rock stars in Australia but former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has kept a very low profile over the last few years.

But appearing on the Today Show on Monday, the singer spoke publicly for the first time in eight years as he discussed the meaning behind his new solo single, Aerial Love.

In an interview with Nine’s entertainment editor Richard Wilkins the 35-year-old explains that the video – which shows a number of half-naked couples in the desert is all about ‘uninhibited love.’

Scroll down for video

Back in the spotlight: Daniel Johns is one of the most famous rock stars in Australia but former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has kept a very low profile over the last few years until now

Vast landscapes: In the new video the camera pans around the Stockton sand dunes, just outside Newcastle, showing seemingly half naked people canoodling in the distance

Wearing a black shirt and his trademark eyeliner, Daniel spoke candidly about the meaning behind the clip, which was filmed in the Stockton dunes, just outside of Newcastle.

‘The video is me on my own personal journey through a desert,' he said, 'which I guess is a metaphor for loneliness and discovering a world of sexual beings and uninhibited love, which I thought was quite beautiful.'

‘I’m not much of a painter, I’m not even much of a writer- but I understand sound and I understand melody and I guess that’s just my way of putting my kind of imprint on the world.’

Opening up: Wearing a black shirt and his trademark eye-liner, Daniel spoke about the meaning behind the clip

Love: Daniel says the video is about his own personal journey through a desert, which is a metaphor for loneliness and discovering a 'world of sexual beings and uninhibited love'

New phase: He added that his new work has been a different experience for him as he worked with Joel Little who co-wrote and produced singer Lorde's debut album, Pure Heroine

And the star added that he took a step out of the spotlight, when Silverchair - which also included Ben Gillies on drums and Chris Joannou on bass guitar - disbanded for a hiatus in 2011, because he felt the need to reflect.

‘I guess it’s taken so long to release new music because when we decided to take a break from Silverchair I took a bit of time to step away from and hone the craft a little bit.’

He added that his new work has been a different experience for him as he worked with Joel Little who co-wrote and produced singer Lorde's debut album, Pure Heroine.

Time out: Daniel said that he took a step out of the spotlight because he felt the need to reflect on his music

Kissing: The clip shows scantily clad couples getting up close and personal with each other in the desert

‘I got really used to writing by myself for such a long time but I was really ready to collaborate with people especially people that I trusted and thought were really talented.’

In the video Daniel can be seen showing off sexy stubble plus his well-sculpted chest, as he saunters through Australia's mystical sandy landscape.

His reinvention, complete with sultry electro pop sound and Justin Timberlake-esque falsetto, is a stark contrast to his grungier days in Silverchair, when they were often compared to Nirvana.

Sexy new look: Looking raw and rugged as he walks through sand dunes, the beginning of Daniel’s new solo career, looks quite literally out of this world

With his white vest appearing to have been tugged and desert appropriate beige slacks, Daniel's new look will no doubt make him a renewed hit with his female fans.

And fans won't have to wait long for his new material with a four track EP due for release on March 13 and the full length album planned for later in the year.

Debuting a new soulful sound reminiscent of an R&B singer, Daniel is certainly experimenting with a whole new image in this first offering.

Hiatus: Silverchair - which also included Ben Gillies on drums and Chris Joannou on bass guitar - disbanded in 2011 to experiment with new individual projects

Change of pace! Daniel ditches rock and roll sound and reveals his sexy side in new single Aerial Love

The song made up primarily of digital beats and acoustics, also showcases the Newcastle local's powerful voice.

He was also renowned for his guitar skills in his heyday and the traditional rock instruments are notably absent from his new material.

Fans of his music were clearly excited about the new sneak peek of his video on his Facebook page, with on writing:

'Yeah, can't wait to see you, Daniel You're a genius.'

Another commented: 'This is the start of an awesome new era for you Daniel Great transformation.'

New music: Debuting a new soulful sound reminiscent of R&B singers such as Justin Timberlake, the 35-year-old has let go of the persona that once saw him as one of Australia's best rock stars

Stripping back: The song made up primarily of digital beats and acoustics, showcases the Newcastle local's powerful voice, while showing off a sexy and sultry side in his vocals