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Artist:Madeline Leman & The Desert Swells

Genres:
  • Indie
  • Pop
  • Roots
Melbourne, VIC

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Track: Diva With The Fever Of Change by Madeline Leman & The Desert Swells
Track: Diva With The Fever Of ChangeGenres:
  • Rock
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    Madeline Leman & The Desert Swells will take you on a trip through 60s surf, 70s pop, and their unique brand of ‘Femmericana’ twang. Influenced by the women of the 60s and 70s, Madeline captivates audiences with stories of strong female protagonists who ramble their way through the mundane and the profound. Featuring lush vocal harmonies from goth pop superstar Ruby Jones, surf riffs from Fabian Hunter (Zoe Fox and The Rocket Clocks, China Beach) and soulful grooves from Sal Wonder on bass and Ben McAtamney (Masco Sound System) on drums, The Desert Swells create a unique sound that is hard to tie down but easy to love. Picture Nancy Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Carole King, Big Star and The Band hanging out on a beach talking about women's lib. Off the back of their 2019 debut LP release 'Nobody's Fool', the band were featured at Out On The Weekend and Reservoir Stomp Festival. The second single from the album was added to high rotation on ABC country and the title track debuted at ...

    Members

    Madeline Leman - Lead vocals
    guitar Ruby Jones - Backing vocals Fabian Hunter - Lead Guitar Alexander Bleakley - Bass Ben McAtamney - Drums

    Sounds Like

    Fleetwood Mac, The Band , Carole King , Big Star

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