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Second Hand Heart
Genre: Indie, Pop
Region: Melbourne, VIC
Members: Jess Carroll - vocals & guitar, Lily Parker - vocals, keyboard & percussion, Michael Hanley - bass, John Waller - guitar, Chris Duffy - drums
Sounds Like: Big Scary, Anna Calvi, Seeker Lover Keeper
Influences: Local Natives, Jeff Buckley, radiohead

Since inception, Melbourne’s Second Hand Heart has worked hard to be everywhere at once. Earning comparisons to Big Scary and Sarah Blasko, critical acclaim has been simmering for the young quintet.

It’s to be expected: “the tandem act between the frontwomen works wonderfully, and plays a large part in the band's appeal'' (Faster Louder, AUS) as they create “a somewhat dark, haunting yet at times quite captivating listening experience that grows on you the more you hear” (Maverick Magazine, UK).

Their haunting sound has not only earned an audience, but has rewarded the band with great opportunities, including a show alongside French super-group Nouvelle Vagues’ frontwoman Nadeah and a ‘Tunesday’ feature in Frankie Magazine. They have performed with Art of Sleeping, Battleships, Ainslie Wills, Saskwatch and established acts Hunting Grounds, Holly Throsby and Kate Miller-Heidke. It’s been a busy few years for the band, a group poised to make a serious impact.

Second Hand Heart’s new single hints at their fresh focus. Hold On simmers with melancholy, its chorus hypnotic. Its accompanying clip is cinematic and urgent, illustrating the moment when the hope for the sun and the sea are at their most intense – winter. Written between New York and Melbourne,
the single sees Second Hand Heart in fine form, cultivating great expectations.

Film clip out now - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9RKByfrAw

Saturday 18th May - KAROVA LOUNGE, Ballarat- VIC
w/ special guests Stringfellow Hawke

Sunday 19th May - THE BARWON CLUB - Geelong, VIC

Wednesday 29th May - THE WORKERS CLUB - Melbourne, VIC
w/ special guests Kate Martin and Danvers

Saturday 15th June - UPSTAIRS BERESFORD - Sydney, NSW
w/ Tokyo Denmark Sweden

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Trouble
rating:  4/5
gorgeous voice Jess - the sound of a band who play alot and work at their sound and musicianship.
triplej



Trouble
rating:  4/5
Really strong from start to finish (and I'm a sucker for a slow build). Lyrically powerful and super awesome harmonies from the ladies. Like.
triplej



Trouble
rating:  4/5
A dark haunting folk tune. There is a deep dark atmosphere throughout the tune creating a powerfully chilling effect. This is topped off by some beau...
superuser



Trouble
rating:  4/5
Beautiful piece with haunting vocal harmonies. A really solid tune. Put this one on repeat!
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