Genre-bending Melbourne-based band The Northern Folk is preparing to release an exciting new single “Get On,” and I can’t stop listening. It won’t officially drop until October 12, but you can wrap your ears around it early here.
Like so many of the best songs, “Get On” came out of feelings of frustration.
“Frustration with religion, politics and absurdly priced scones,” according to male vocalist Paul Dyason. “The consequence was less of a sermon, but more an informative manual that outlines fun ways to not be a dick.”
The track reminds me of something Ed Sheeran might do if he wasn’t a solo act. It builds on that honest, rhythmic lyrical base with lush harmonies, heavy-handed piano, and a rich horns section. The sound is so intricate, with so many elements coming together, but it works so well.
The Northern Folk will take up residency at The Gasometer Hotel in October and tour the East Coast over the coming months.
4 October 2017 – The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne (with Rose Burgess Trio & Zac Saber)
8 October 2017 – Beer Deluxe, Albury
10 October 2017 – UMSU Tuesday Bands @ Melbourne Uni, Melbourne
11 October 2017 – The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne (with The Peeks & Domini Forster)
15 October 2017 – Spring Fling St Festival, North Melbourne
18 October 2017 – The Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne (Single launch with Ben Whiting & Joyce Prescher)
19 October 2017 – Transit Bar, Canberra
20-22 October 2017 – Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival, Kangaroo Valley
23 October 2017 – Rad Bar, Wollongong
25 October 2017 – Brighton Up Bar, Sydney
26 October 2017 – The Black Malabar, Newcastle
27-29 October 2017 – Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival, Dorrigo
9-11 November 2017 – Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival
12 November 2017 – Healesville Music Festival, Healesville
9 December 2017 – By The Banks Festival, Albury
27 January 2018 – Summer Sounds Festival, Bermagui
2-4 March 2018 – Cobargo Folk Festival, Cobargo
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