So I've started doing some research for The Great Escape and will naturally be passing on some recommendations, the first are Australia's The Jezabels who judging by their facebook likes (17000) and play count on last.fm (almost half a million) are already pretty established in their homeland... but to be honest I've not really heard of them in a UK sense before, that will no doubt be changing in May when they hit our shores.
The five tracks on their third EP 'Dark Storm' (aptly titled!) contain some pretty epic and confident indie-pop anthems built upon layer upon layer of beautiful sweeping soundscapes, melodramatic soaring guitars and pianos. Driven by galloping drums, though the real jewel in the crown has to be the absolute powerhouse vocal of lead singer Hayley Mary, her falsetto throughout is insanely grandiose, ranging from haunting beauty to delicate sweet in a matter of seconds, it is a true highlight throughout.
"Sahara Mahala" the centrepiece track on the EP is a perfect starting point with it's reverb heavy guitar solo and powerful piano building up to a breathtaking crashing crescendo of emotion, truly wonderful. As are the rich arrangements and lyrical imagery on title track "Dark Storm" and "Mace Spray", a sinister pop chart hit if you've ever heard one.
Now I don't generally like bands who are made for stadiums but I can honestly see this music being played into some huge arenas, the sound is absolutely massive. And amazingly impressive. Listen below, then you can stream all three EP's from the bands Soundcloud:
The Jezabels - Mace Spray
The Jezabels - Sahara Mahala
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