Adelaide’s best new music
We’ve rounded up Adelaide’s best new music released in April, including a returning flight from Soul Bird and an Aussie pub rock debut from Mass Wisteria.
Anna Jeavons – ‘A Vow’
‘A Vow’ is the final track on Anna Jeavons’ first full-length album, Anomie, and on it she delivers a poignant message about human complexity.
Jeavons describes the album’s style as “pathos pop”, with lyrics evoking sadness, but ‘A Vow’ ends the album on a hopeful and bright note, speaking about growth and self-development.
“There’s no one here too good to change/I didn’t come this far so I could stay the same,” Jeavons sings.
Tight, stripped-back guitarwork is the backbone of this track as Jeavons provides heartfelt, steady vocals. Her thought-provoking lyrics mix well with the smooth instrumentation behind them.
Ephemerons – ‘The Imposter’
Adelaide artist Ephemerons has been releasing music since 2011, and the band’s latest album Past Tense // Future Tense draws on more than a decade of experience.
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One of the new tracks on an album featuring remixes is ‘The Imposter’: an atmospheric track with introspective lyrics.
Quietly echoing piano and dreamlike synth help to frame the track’s low and thoughtful vocals. The artist describes the lyrics as “reflecting on the demons of self-doubt which hold you rooted to the spot”.
The track is smooth and wistful, building up to an emotional and stirring ending.
Epworth – wasteland
Adelaide band Epworth’s debut single ‘Wasteland’ is a high-voltage introduction, a frustration-filled anthem beating in your chest.
Opening with a heavy bass riff before monotone vocals rich with apathy break into the music, the song builds and twists with pops of synth and electronica. Vocals evolve into layered harmonies, apathy turning into an existential rage.
Wasteland’s lyrics are in the best of punk traditions – angry and pointed: “We watch strangers living like the worlds not burning.”
Mass Wisteria- ‘Jodie’
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‘Jodie’ from Mass Wisteria’s self-titled debut EP exhibits a modern twist on the classic Aussie pub rock style, with raw electric guitar tones backing up authentic vocals.
These vocals cut through the mix to great effect, highlighting the track’s intriguing story. The band’s narrative style is reminiscent of great Australian musical storytellers like Paul Kelly.
“Jodie hit her head and started crying every day/Only thing to make her happy would be to stand on her enemy’s grave,” the song opens.
Soulbird – ‘Meet You There’
Soulbird returns to CityMag’s best new music column with another strong showing from their latest EP.
‘Meet You There’ is a low and sultry soul-rock song with a heavy heart that finishes on a growling, frenetic guitar instrumental.
The kicked-back bass groove underpinning it is akin to American trio Khruangbin’s laid-back style. Soulbird singer Lilli Collins’ smooth-toned vocals ground the song as she croons “Every day/We’re losing power to the people.”
The Man Himself – ‘Money in the Book’
In his new album Other People’s Driving Habits, The Man Himself examines the sometimes mysterious motivations and habits that drive people. Each track is built around motivating ideas like love, sex, money, and power. The album’s social commentary is intriguing and thought-provoking.
An excellent example of this is the album’s sixth track, ‘Money in the Book’. It’s quirky and funky, with lyrics that are left open to interpretation.
Catchy rhythm guitar work creates a raw sound, with energy that feels somewhere between early 60s garage and late 70s post-punk. This track feels especially reminiscent of bands like Blur.
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