Seasons – Sounds of Oz

The Short Fall have wowed me with their single “Seasons,” the lead track from their recently released EP State of Mind.

This song is superb. The harmonies from Ryan and Angelo Conway are the kind of perfect you only get when siblings perform, and the gentle acoustic guitars support their angelic voices beautiful. In short, I’m in love.

The Short Fall recorded State of Mind on the Capricorn Coast with producer Anthony Lycenko, who’s recently worked with the likes of Pete Murray, Busby Marou, and Xavier Rudd. The EP’s in a very similar vein to the acoustic folk those more established Aussie artists produce, but that’s far from a bad thing.

With such talent, you know The Short Fall are going to be able to produce the goods in the live arena. Catch them on this tour before they start playing bigger venues!

24 October 2014 – The Irish Village, Emerald
25 October 2014 – Customs House, Rockhampton
2 November 2014 – Brolga Riverstage, Maryborough (FREE)
6 November 2014 – SolBar, Maroochydoore (FREE)
7 November 2014 – The Treehouse on Belongil, Byron Bay (FREE)
8 November 2014 – The Milk Factory, Brisbane (FREE)
15 November 2014 – Noktoberfest @ Gladstone Racecourse, Gladstone
21 November 2014 – Yeppoon Town Hall, Yeppoon (ALL AGES)

The Verses, the current guise of talented siblings Ella and Jesse Hooper, are preparing to release their debut album Seasons.

The disc has been four years in the making, but from listening to the album sampler it’s clear this was time well spent. There’s an assurity about the outfit; they’re comfortable with the songs and their instruments and it shows. That relaxed ease is perfect for the blend of folk rock and alt-country music they’re producing these days.

Of course an album sampler will always showcase the best tracks, and it’s difficult to judge an entire disc on four songs, but I’m digging this. There’s a real classic feel to it. I wasn’t surprised to hear Jackson Browne’s guitarist makes a cameo. But don’t dismiss it as daggy parent music; Ella’s voice gives it that contemporary edge that should endear it to modern audiences. Right now “Teeth” is the real stand out for me, an energetic number which is infectiously playful. I love what I’ve heard of Seasons, and can’t wait to hear more.

I’ll get my chance when Seasons is released on August 13.

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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The Short Fall Impress with “Seasons”

The Verses Prepare to Release Debut Album “Seasons”