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Aluka Joins Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides for “Broken Road”

Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides have enlisted singing goddesses Aluka for their brand new single, “Broken Road.”

I love the way that the angelic voices of the Melbourne a capella trio complement Tomas’ rawer, more masculine tone. The melding of these very distinctive sounds adds an extra rich layer to the exquisite lyrics and pretty melody of this new single. It’s not a song that screams the loudest, but it’s really something special.

If you like what you hear, make sure you head to Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides’ Bandcamp page. This generous band is giving the track away for free! If you’d prefer an old fashioned, physical copy, make sure you get to the band’s single launch at Melbourne’s Workers Club on March 27. All tickets come with a complimentary copy of “Broken Road.”

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

Hear Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides Single First!

Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides blew me away with their EP The Cat & The Fiddle. When I reviewed it way back in May, I remarked that I couldn’t wait to hear what comes next from the band.

Happily they’ve listened and offered me a sneak peek of their debut album Graceful Mistake. The single “The Sword” doesn’t hit iTunes until November 16, but you can hear it first here!

Needless to say, I’m just as in love with “The Sword” and the B-side “Cavalry Train” as I was with the EP tunes. Despite just recording their first album, Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides is a band that seems really comfortable in its sound. I’m definitely digging this. How about you?

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Posted on by Lauren Katulka

“The Cat & The Fiddle” – Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides

I needed some cheering up this week. I’ve been battling a cold for far too long, and it’s leaving me tired and cranky. Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides managed to lighten my mood with their charming new EP The Cat & The Fiddle.

The opening title track charmed me from the get go. I loved the way the rough vocals contrasted with the song’s fairytale imagery and sweet harmonies. It captivated me from start to finish, and I couldn’t wait to hear what came next.

The problem with setting the bar so high though is that it’s difficult to hit it again. The remaining four tracks were definitely enjoyable. I loved the sweetly whimsical lyrics, which referenced nursery rhymes and children’s games. The music was also adorable, with traditional instruments complemented by real toys. But none of the songs quite captured the same magic as the opener.

Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides create really interesting music which takes the listener back to a simpler time. At its best it’s stellar, and when it’s less than that it’s still gorgeous. I’m not sure whether one of their songs will enchant me the way “The Cat & The Fiddle” did, but I look forward to hearing more of their stuff to find out!

The Cat & The Fiddle EP is available through Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides’ Bandcamp page. Victorians can see Tomas Strode & The Tour Guides launching the EP with an expanded eight-piece band at Fitzroy’s Evelyn Hotel on May 20.

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