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pear and the awkward orchestra
Genre: Roots, Indie
Region: Brisbane, QLD
Members: Steph Barros Lees - vocals and guitar; Myka Wallace - Drums; Josef Muller - Double bass/backing vocals; Lachlan Mitchell - glockenspiel/various/backing vocals; Kate Thomas - vibraphone/backing vocals.
Sounds Like: sia, Stina Nordenstam, Anja Garbareck
Influences: Bjork, Ella Fitzgerald, Erykah Badu

Sweet juicy and unique, pear and the awkward orchestra are a quirky, memorable musical offering; whimsical folkpoproots from a mini-orchestra of diverse instrumentation and sparse arrangements supporting an emotive and powerful voice and gritty, personal songs.

pear and the awkward orchestra are Brisbane-based. EP Russian Doll, released end 2007, has enjoyed critical acclaim and regular airplay and orchestrated the grassroots rise of this unique band.


“poetic, original songs…..extraordinarily brave vocal style”
Lonnie Martin, Folk Rag.

“Roots Artist we LOVE”
-Sarah Howells, Triple J.

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travelling in circles
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travelling in circles
rating:  3/5
cute voice - unusual tone nice cruisy music for a monday x
triplej



travelling in circles
rating:  5/5
A gorgeous tune!!! This lady has an amazing voice, and beautiful songwriting to boot! Can't wait to hear the entire EP!
triplej



noah's song
rating:  5/5
I first heard this track about 6 months ago and it's still one of my favourites. rarely does a week go by where i don't feel the need to have a liste...




travelling in circles
rating:  5/5
This makes you feel as if you're sitting in a small cafe in Paris...the melody is cute, as are the vocals. The music makes you sway and smile. Loving...
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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.