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Cold Hiker
Genre: Rock, Indie
Region: Melbourne, VIC
Members: Miller Upchurch - Vocals, Percussion, Ed Quinn - Guitar, Dylan Savage - Bass, Ryan Beasley - Drums
Sounds Like: YOU, tell, Us
Influences: The Black Keys, radiohead, Jeff Buckley
Artist Website: www.facebook.com/coldhiker

In 2012 Cold Hiker's unique, hard-hitting sound saw them support the likes of British India, Custom Kings and Stonefield. Drawing inspiration from eminent artists such as Jeff Buckley, The Black Keys, and Parades, their sound is described as a concoction of powerful vocal lines, distinctive chord progressions, and intricate bass arrangements.

They released their debut EP to a sold out show at The Toff in Town, receiving considerable attention locally, as well as some international blog love.

2013 sees the youthful four piece release a brand new single recorded over the summer in a home studio with Melbourne's I'lls.

The track, entitled "Tolchocked" takes a slightly new direction - combining electronic looped samples with live instruments, adding a new level of depth and rhythm to the overall sound.

Shows coming up
7th March @ Workers Club, Melbourne - w/ Pretty Littles
9th March @ FBi Social Club, Sydney - w/ Gang Of Youths
28th March @ Ding Dong, Melbourne - w/ Squarehead
30th March @ The Barwon Club, Geelong 'Dress Up For Jesus Festival'

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Tolchocked
rating:  2/5
2.5 stars really for this one. There are a lot of clever ideas here, but they seem to be taking precedence over the song itself.
triplej



Tolchocked
rating:  4/5
Toss away anything you though you had pegged about Cold Hiker, they've bravely stretched their sounds into a bold new direction. Jazzy loops skitter ...
superuser



Phosphenes
rating:  4/5
Absolutely adore the weaving guitar melodies - and of course the Radiohead influence. Gorgeous work with the falsetto and high register singing - wor...
superuser



Tolchocked
rating:  4/5
interesting track. I like the exploration and new sounds, I think it still needs work, but this is a good start. Keen to hear more
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