Naarm/Melbourne emo/post-punk act Gypsy Road have really impressed me with their latest single “The 7 Stages of Grief.” It’s a real emotional sucker punch, as any good song from this genre should be. But there’s a little more than that going on. When so many acts in this genre sound like they could be from anywhere, this track’s distinctly Australian sound really sets it apart. I also love the way that frontman Alex Centofanti’s raw voice sounds against the purer vocals from Peony Cain.
“This one is about mourning a breakup and feeling like someone you’ve loved has died,” Alex explained. “For the first time ever, we decided to include female vocals and screams, which was a new experience for us. I feel like it adds more depth to the intensity and passion.”
After releasing a trio of EPs, Gypsy Road are preparing to release their first album, Letters to a Friend, From Interstate. Listen out for it in the middle of the year.
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