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Detective Social
Genre: Indie, Pop
Region: Melbourne, VIC
Members: Joel Checkley - Guitar vocals, Tom Iansek - Guitar/vocals, Alvin Webster - Bass, Liam Collins - Drums.
Influences: Death cab for cutie, bloc party, Explosions in the Sky

Unearthed Artists We Like: LeBelle , Skye Harbour , Winter Street , Left Feels Right , Big Scary


For an independent band the bustling Melbourne music scene must often feel a tad overcrowded – like a hoard of commuters all rushing for a seat on the tram. Over a number of years Melbourne band ‘Detective Social’ have demonstrated that not all journeys are driven by a destination or the promise of a seat.

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Roads
rating:  3/5
Thanks Temper Trap for reminding everyone that delay is awesome! This is a solid tune, with a great driving beat and nice points of tension and relea...
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Roads
rating:  3/5
A great little tune - catchy & boppy!
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Expired Passports
rating:  4/5
always a pleasure to listen to you guys and hey there's an Alvin in the band - love that name!! nice musical arrangements and vocals keep on gi...
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Roads
rating:  5/5
my favourite song this year, cant stop listening to it :D start sounds like Sweet Disposition... but really amazing tune :D
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.