With an emphasis on intricate vocal melodies and timeless psychedelic rhythms, Melbourne trip-rockers Kalacoma have delivered an EP of persistent promise.
Consisting of four elegantly designed tracks, Spiral Eyes is an experimental showpiece of expressive propensity, and a release that clearly exhibits the band’s aptitude in delivering engaging tunes of relentless quality.
With stylistically rich intentions and diversified soundscapes, the band is assured in production; seamlessly fusing electronic elements with acoustic foundations throughout the release.
Taking cues from early Radiohead and Muse catalogues, the EP opens with avant garde title track “Spiral Eyes,” instantly presenting the transcendent vocals of frontman Nick Herrera in an offering of rolling descants and droney bass.
On follow up tune and EP highlight “Anxiety” the fragmented drumming patterns of Maria Moles are introduced, while Alan Erpi on keys and percussion evokes memories of These New Puritans in a romanticised refrain.
The profuse ability of bassist Benjamin Tansey is then showcased on the absorbing anthems of “Ear To Ear”, while guitarist Marin Sekesan incorporates various synth samples to demonstrate the clear benefits of autonomous engineering and studio production.
Concluding with the instrumental arrangements of “Waves”, the EP is bookmarked as a release of assertive style and creative range, with free flowing composition that reaffirms the inventive content of the proficient five-piece.
Certainly, Spiral Eyes is an absorbing debut EP that provides an inclusive taste of Kalacoma, and a sure sign the band are poised for bigger and better things.
