Live Review: Underlights Release Self-Titled EP

Sydney foursome UNDERLIGHTS are about to jetset on their own east coast Australian tour after releasing their self-titled EP on iTunes last week. The band’s previously been picked up by Triple J as an unearthed artist and compared to the likes of Oasis, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and The Stone Roses.

Their sound is mainly indie rock but there are also 60s-style harmonies and psychedelic undertones intertwined in their music. Lead singer Jack Friels cuts through their sweet backing vocals and dreamy melodies with a husky Bono-style voice (minus the overpowering self-praise), and fellow band members are schoolmates Darius Navidzadeh on guitar/vocals, Johnny Took on bass and Tom O’Dell on drums (apparently, he’s the cute one).

Not afraid to dig into the shredding guitar and pulsating bass, Underlights are something of a mix between a subdued Tame Impala with the lyrical verses and Australian feel of Crowded House. If you didn't catch them at Big Day Out this year, a good track to start with is their much-loved single 'Now That You're in Love' - suited to both retro music and indie pop lovers alike.

Also check out 'Remnants'

TOUR DATES

Thursday April 5

Beav's Bar, Geelong  VIC

Friday April 6

Northcote Social Club, Melb VIC

Saturday April 07

Karova Bar (with Yacht Club DJ's & Hunting Grounds) Ballarat VIC

Sunday April 08

Caravan Club, Oakleigh VIC

Thursday April 12

The Cambridge Sidebar, Newcastle NSW

Friday April 13

The Standard, Surry Hills NSW

Sun Apr 15

Yours and Owls, Wollongong NSW

Words by Antigone Anagnostellis.

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