Two years in the making, Sounds Of The Suburbs is an 18 laneway + festival jam packed with great music, food and culture located deep in the southern suburbs of Sydney in Wilbar Lane – Cronulla.
Space 44 have become infamous for turning a small shitty house with a bad attitude into one of Sydney’s most respected and popular independent art galleries. And now, they take on the lane way in which it fronts by installing 2 stages and inviting 14 bands to come and smash them to pieces with their brand of music. Over one massive day in one little high energy laneway, good times will be going down. Check out some tunage from some acts on the lineup!
Bloods – ‘Into My Arms’
The garage-punk rockers sure know how to produce a catchy tune. With rolling drums, lazy harmonies and a killer guitar riff, it’s no wonder the Sydney band have been getting so much attention lately. The three-piece will surely bring some much needed girl punk to the Sounds Of The Suburbs. Can’t wait to hear this one live!
The Lazys – ‘Howlin’ Woman’
Having just spent the last few months in NYC recording an album with Gus Vango and Werner F (Preitess, The Trews, The Grates), The Lazys have given us an exclusive taste with a brand new track from the forthcoming record. “Howlin’ Woman” is everything you need and want a rock song to be! Killer vocals kick in immediately from Leon Harrison and guitarist Matt Morris doesn’t disappoint with his guitar duties!
Bleeding Knees Club – ‘It’s A Happening (Magic Mushrooms Cover)’
It’s hard not to think of the suburbs when listening to the music of this Brisbane duo. With their garage-infused rock, and their tunes of love and middle class loss, they’re another perfect fit for the festival! Taken from the super celebrated Nuggets : Antipodean Interpolations Of The First Psychedelic Era the duo’s cover of the classic psychedelic tune does its best at rivalling the original.
Chance Waters – ‘Maybe Tomorrow ft. Lilian Blue’
On the surface, ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ sounds like an innocent, upbeat summer tune you could whistle along to on your way to work. With its bright melody and catchy chorus provided by Lilian Blue’s warm vocals, it’s colourful, friendly and simply infectious. However, when you listen more closely to the lyrics behind Chance Waters’ quick rhymes, ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ is actually a song carrying a multitude of darkly themed political messages. Waters is a critical thinker and he knows how to create engaging pop music with worthwhile meaning.
Goons Of Doom – ‘The Rattlesnake Cobra’
If Goons of Doom’s first single tells us anything, it’s that this Sydney band don’t really take anything seriously. ‘The Rattlesnake Cobra’ is an unapologetically fun, ridiculously catchy party track. There’s nothing else too it, and that’s why we love it. Crank this one up loud, open up a fresh box of Coolabah goon and “hiss and shake” to the best of your ability.
Mind Over Matter – ‘Somebody’s Love feat. Ernst Carter Jnr.’
Bringing some hip-hop to the lineup MCs Willow and Smiles Again have stepped up their game with their collaboration with fellow Sydney-sider Ernst Carter Jr, who brings some smooth, crooning, 60s infused vocals to the tune. Great addition!
Your Favourite Enemies – ‘A View From Within’
Canadian rock band Your Favourite Enemies have unleashed their new single “A View From Within”, released through their own label Hopeful Tragedy Records, which they set up back in 2007. With a slight electronic sound, you can hear influences mostly from the UK, with loads of swooping and swirling guitars. Definitely a band to not to miss at Sounds Of The Suburbs.
The Griswolds – ‘Mississippi’
Direct from Sydney’s paint throwing indie misfits, this ‘s’ overloaded cut finds them sharpening their knack for springy guitars, colourful moods, and cute falsetto vocal hooks. ‘Mississippi’ is confidently catchy. But then inking a new deal (with Wind-Up Records) and having a couple of Hottest 100 placements tucked under your belt is always good for a band’s confidence.
