South Summit are one of the most consistent and criminally underappreciated bands in the country at the moment. If this Western Australian act isn’t on your radar yet, their latest EP Tales of the Yeti is bound to make you sit up and take notice.
This EP shows a real evolution for the band as they play with different genres and sounds. They’ve always had a cool surf sound, but I’ve never heard them leaning into reggae as much as they do in the opening track “I Feel It.” The good vibes continue with “Sidelines,” a straight up indie-rock charmer that I can imagine blasting on my next road trip, and “Just Like You” a sunshine-infused gem that will have you singing along with its infectious chorus. I can imagine tracks like “Tuned In” and “Dreaming” going off at the live shows. They’re a little more anthemic and epic, with big chords and defiant lyrics. “Fallen Friend” is such a strong closer, with powerful, poignant lyrics that speak straight to the heart.
What a journey Tales of the Yeti takes listeners on. With six songs, it’s a little longer than most EPs, but I still find myself wanting more. Like when you have a really amazing main meal, and although it’s totally satisfying you can’t resist peeking at the dessert menu to see how good that’ll be. If you’re digging this EP too, make sure you get to one of South Summit’s headlining shows in Australia or New Zealand this November. They’re also playing the Odyssea – Headland Music & Arts Journey festival this weekend.
19 August 2023 – Odyssea – Hedland Music & Arts Journey, Marapikurrinya/Port Headland
2 November 2023 – La La La’s, Woolyungah/Wollongong
3 November 2023 – The Lansdowne, Eora/Sydney
4 November 2023 – Howler, Naarm/Melbourne
10 November 2023 – The Brightside, Meeanjin/Brisbane
11 November 2023 – The Northern, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
17 November 2023 – Whammy Bar, Auckland
18 November 2023 – The Loons, Christchurch
19 November 2023 – Meow, Wellington
24 November 2023 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth
Images used with permission from beehive; main image credit: Mark Francesca