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Fronted by singer-songwriters Lauren Power and Eimhin Healy, Melbourne’s Sleepflowers are already holding their own in the city’s forever burgeoning indie rock scene. Their debut single, Violet Sea emerges with a wistful energy spurred on by deep felt indie-rock vibes. It bears a hint of the sonic textures of post-rock, as delicate male-female harmonies are gently laid on top of what builds to a dramatic guitar-heavy arrangement. As the track builds to a crescendo, a great wave of sound crashes down in a fuzzed-out guitar solo, pulling away from the calm ocean that the track has presented us with thus far. If the melody is the navigator then Power’s lyrics are the stars, which explore the often-hushed theme of pining to escape life’s darker moments. It serves as an almost casual reminder that beauty is often found after cresting the waves of sadness, but it doesn’t let you forget how hard that pilgrimage is. Such a message stays true to the band’s shared vision of thoughtful ...
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Sounds Like
Middle Kids, Big Thief, Grizzly Bear
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