Tag: The Vanns

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“Through The Walls” – The Vanns

I’ve been procrastinating in writing this review. Not because I don’t want to tell you how good The Vanns’ debut album Through the Walls is, but because it’s not the kind of album that should be dissected and reviewed in a traditional sense. Instead it’s the kind of album that should be experienced, turned up loud and felt.

At its core, Through the Walls is an album about romantic love. It takes us through the highs and the lows, the heady moments and the ones where it aches. The fun and the frustration is all encapsulated in this collection of songs. “Red Eye Flight” is the perfect introduction, a rocking take on a traditional love song. The lyrics are so sweet, but those chunky guitars give it a little edge that prevents it feeling saccharine. That song and the ones to come are all about passion. It can be explosive, bubbling over in moments like the chorus of “Deranged” or more subtle in beautiful ballads like “Chelsea” and “Jasmine.” Anthemic tracks like “Call” and “You And I” encourage you to sing along. I can just imagine how they’d come to life in a sweaty bar with a sticky floor.

The Vanns have been recording music for six years, delivering quality release after quality release. Doing that when you’re releasing singles and EPs is one thing. Sustaining it on an LP is something different, but with this release The Vanns show they’re more than up to the challenge. This country has a tradition of churning out quality rock acts, and The Vanns may just be one of the best.

Through the Walls is out now. The Vanns has one final show left on their Aussie tour. Sydneysiders can catch them at The Metro on December 7.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

The Vanns Rock Your Socks Off With “Deranged”

South Coast indie rockers The Vanns hit all the right notes with their new single “Deranged.” Just see if you’re not ready to sing along when that chorus kicks in!

“The song came about whilst I was staying over in London and I had up until the first chorus written with a rough melody,” explained Jimmy Vann. “Once I brought the song home it took a whole new direction of meaning.”

“Deranged” comes from The Vanns’ highly anticipated debut album Through the Walls, which drops on October 25. They’ve honed their live show supporting acts like Catfish and the Bottlemen and Ocean Alley, but they’ll be in the spotlight headlining their own album shows and appearing at some hot festivals later this year.

26 October 2019 – Hidden Lanes Festival @ The Zoo, Brisbane (FREE)
26 October 2019 – Gold Coast 600, Gold Coast
2 November 2019 – Stay Gold, Melbourne (Under 18s and 18+ shows)
9 November 2019 – Djerriwarrh Festival, Melton
14 November 2019 – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide (18+)
15 November 2019 – Mojo’s, Perth (ALL AGES, Under 18s permitted with guardian)
16 November 2019 – The Sewing Room, Fremantle (18+)
7 December 2019 – The Metro, Sydney (ALL AGES)

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

Posted on by Lauren Katulka

The Vanns’ Rock Out With “How Was I Supposed to Know”

Wollongong rockers The Vanns have been wowing crowds all around the country on their current tour promoting new single “How Was I Supposed to Know.” They’re playing pubs at the moment, but with a sound this big it’s only a matter of time before they’re in stadiums.

“How Was I Supposed to Know” has everything you want from a rock song: dirty, chunky guitars, powerful vocals, and a chorus that will have you pumping your fist in the air from the first listen.

The track explores the emotions swirling when a relationship breaks down, and the clip, which puts you in the middle of an uncomfortable and explosive dinner date, is the perfect accompaniment.

The Vanns have one more show on their current tour, their first since May. If you’re in the area, catch them at the Festival of Fisher’s Ghost celebrations in Campbelltown on November 3.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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The Vanns Announce Plenty of Free Gigs to “Support Scattered by Sundown” EP

The Vanns haven’t long wrapped up a national tour, but they’re wasting no time in getting back out there. The Kiama boys are preparing to hit the road in February to celebrate the upcoming release of their new EP Scattered by Sundown. It’s set to feature the awesome new single “Operator.”

Scattered by Sundown will get a digital release on February 13. It will also be available on CD from the band’s website with five bonus tracks from The Vanns’ archives, including “Guilty Love,” “Belmore Street,” and “How it Used to Be.”

The Vanns have spent 2014 touring with the likes of Sticky Fingers, The Griswolds, Jinja Safari, Dappled Cities and heaps more, so they’re bound to be in fine form at the following shows. And so many of them are free that it doesn’t even matter if Christmas has done a number on your finances!

5 February 2015 – Sandbar, Mildura (FREE)
6 February 2015 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
7 February 2015 – Gordon Hotel, Portland (FREE)
8 February 2015 – Hotel Warnambool, Warnambool (FREE)
12 February 2015 – Front Bar @ Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda (FREE)
13 February 2015 – The Otis Room, Brunie (FREE)
14 February 2015 – Republic Bar, Hobart
26 February 2015 – Royal Oak Hotel, Lanceston
27 February 2015 – Saloon Bar, Traralgon (FREE)
28 February 2015 – Transit Bar, Canberra (FREE)
5 March 2015 – The Marlborough Hotel, Newtown (FREE)
6 March 2015 – Tattersalls Hotel, Penrith (FREE)
11 March 2015 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (FREE)
12 March 2015 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay (FREE)
13 March 2015 – Lennox Hotel, Lennox (FREE)
14 March 2015 – Trainspotters, Brisbane
15 March 2015 – Broadbeach Tavern, Broadbeach (FREE)
20 March 2015 – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads

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