Based on the band name Full Power Happy Hour and the cover art of their self-titled debut album, I expected this would be drink till you drop party music, but that’s definitely not the case. A more suitable name for this Australian five-piece could have been New Trusted Friend”, for example: you just met them but you immediately know that it’s all right, as if you have known each other for some time. Singer / songwriter Alex Campbell’s eight songs are beautifully sung, heartfelt and beguiling. Her band – Grace (guitar / vocals), Caroline (bass / vocals), Finn (tambourine / vocals) and Joe (drums) – play a mix of alt country, indie folk, and jangle pop. Listen and you’ll agree with me it’s more than all right. Out now digitally, on CD and on vinyl LP through Coolin’ By Sound. RIYL The Clean, Alvvays, Permits.
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Bonus: Below the video for Old Mind of Mine, the lead single from the album.
‘They don’t spend the time listening like I do // Now I’m getting kind of jumpy at every siren, every shout // If I could just get away for a while // I could sort this old mind of mine out’