Let’s do a quick check. The well that keeps churning out quality indie bands from Naarm/Melbourne? Still hasn’t dried up. Case in point: the debut album by Soft Covers. That said, before moving to the indie music hotbed, Soft Covers originally started in Meanjin/Brisbane. The trio (Laura, James and Dan) used to play in bands Dumb Things, People Mover, lsd ratking.
Their full length debut as Soft Covers, which is out now via Hidden Bay (Tape) and Little Lunch Records (LP), is a fine DIY underground pop collection called Soft Serve. More than occasionally on the record, Soft Covers find that magical spot where ramshackle charm, minimalistic pop hooks, nonchalantly strummed guitars and perfectly timed (slightly) off-key vocals combine to make something special out of something essentially straightforward an uncomplicated. Add in some laid back slacker vibes and simple organ fills and you get a sound that could only be produced in Austalia or New Zealand.
Add to wantlist: Bandcamp || Hidden Bay