A move south from Alice Springs for childhood friends Bill Guerin (bass), Jack Talbot (drums), and Thomas Snowdon (vocals, guitar) saw the birth of Melbourne-based Lowlakes in 2009.
Yet it was the early recruitment of guitarist Brent Monaghan that crystallised this transformation. Monaghan’s dream-pop and post-punk tendencies invigorated a new taste for atmospheric soundscapes that have come to characterise the group’s dark and uplifting compositions.
Lowlakes' marriage of ambience with alternative, indie, and pop makes for an intriguing combination. Snowdon’s gripping vocal has earned high praise and comparison to the likes of Antony Hegarty (Antony and the Johnsons), Matt Berninger (The National), and Jeff Buckley. Lingering melody that effortlessly skips from haunting baritone to a husky falsetto leads an often rigid and powerful rhythm section with tasteful guitar work finding space somewhere in-between.
Proving more than agreeable to the Melbourne palette, the group have put together a string of successful performances over two years supporting national as well international artists. Lowlakes will launch thier new release in Melbourne on 17th March, Uniting Church 251 High Street Northcote
Yet it was the early recruitment of guitarist Brent Monaghan that crystallised this transformation. Monaghan’s dream-pop and post-punk tendencies invigorated a new taste for atmospheric soundscapes that have come to characterise the group’s dark and uplifting compositions.
Lowlakes' marriage of ambience with alternative, indie, and pop makes for an intriguing combination. Snowdon’s gripping vocal has earned high praise and comparison to the likes of Antony Hegarty (Antony and the Johnsons), Matt Berninger (The National), and Jeff Buckley. Lingering melody that effortlessly skips from haunting baritone to a husky falsetto leads an often rigid and powerful rhythm section with tasteful guitar work finding space somewhere in-between.
Proving more than agreeable to the Melbourne palette, the group have put together a string of successful performances over two years supporting national as well international artists. Lowlakes will launch thier new release in Melbourne on 17th March, Uniting Church 251 High Street Northcote
About this track...
Tom Snowdon’s lingering melodies effortlessly skip from a haunting baritone to a husky falsetto, sitting atop delicate guitars, warm piano and subtle yet commanding rhythm sections.Lowlakes energy touches the emotional hot button, sending us on a dream sequence, floating through new dimensions.
Other tracks by Lowlakes: Buffalo
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| Number Of People In Act | 4 Piece |
| State/Territory Artist Is Based In | VIC |
| City/Town/Region Artist Is Based In | Melbourne |
| Taken From The Release Titled | Lowlakes |
| Copyright Holder's Name | Kunsthaus Records |
| Publisher | Kunsthaus Music |
| Media Servicing Date | 2012-02-10 |
| Main Genre | Pop |
| Genre 2 | Ambience |
| Contains explicit lyrics or themes that may offend some listeners | No |
| ISRC | AU-G80-12-00004 |
| Artist Official Web Site | http://www.lowlakes.com |
| Artist Social Network Page | http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lowlakes/169405926461967 |
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| Content Provider | Kunsthaus Records |
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