Can you believe it? The originally Geelong-born fellas who collaboratively call themselves The Universal have uploaded a new track ‘Spooks’. This particular track is simply an addition to the indie-rock scene which has been hanging around like a bad smell, but to the band’s credit they’ve achieved some interesting light and shadow areas throughout the song which smoothly leads listeners to a peak towards the butt-end tune.

Spooks by The Universal (AUS)

Featuring jangly, angular guitars, driving beats and an energetic lead vocalist who although sounds like he’s had too many coffees on the morning of recording and has developed a stutter as a result, really holds the song together.

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