Arriving in a haze of effects, The Laurels release new single ‘Sound System’, from their upcoming third full length album alongside launch shows in Sydney and Melbourne this July.
Driven by a syrupy bass line, ‘Sound System’ is another slice of melodic grunge communicating the extinction of nightlife in our dystopian cities while yearning to reignite the street party. The singleis the first release since welcoming bassist and celestial vocalist Kat Harley(Mezko) into the band.
Vocalist Luke O’Farrell explains the space in which ‘Sound System lives “High rise apartments and rent prices loom large over this paean to a future dystopian city, the inhabitants of which are doomed to a lifetime of evenings spent in queues waiting to eat at fine dining restaurants after a round of putt putt golf.” He continues “Sound System finds this group of part-time disc jockeys loading up their van with generators and loud speakers as they seek to reignite the street party. “
The shoegaze stalwarts have been blending the lines between genres since their inception. Over their two full length releases the band have accumulated praise from the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Rolling Stone and The Guardian, alongside ‘Album of the Week’features on community stations around the country.
Through their prolific touring the fuzzed out four piece have amassed a reputation as one of Australia’s best live bands, earning a legion of fans and support offers. Invitations include sharing the stage with Tame Impala, The Black Angels and The Brian Johnstown Massacre and being hand picked to play a coveted spot at Austin Psych Fest alongside Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Deerhunter and Warpaint, before continuing on a month long tour of the US. These milestones resulted in a nomination for Best Live Act at FBi Radio’s SMACS.
The Lansdowne, Sydney
Saturday, July 20th
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The Gasometer, Melbourne
Saturday, July 27th
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