It’s an understatement to say that Melbourne’s Brendan Bonsack is a prolific and versatile artist—continued high-quality output as a singer-songwriter, poet, filmmaker, photographer, podcaster, sampler. His senses are acutely tuned, and he uses them with striking effect. The nine songs on his latest music production, All Quiet in the Laundromats, are filled with sharp observations and imaginative illustrations that linger in the mind. As if that isn’t enough, he sets it to elegant folk-pop with dreamy melodies and characterful vocals.

Phrase after phrase engages the listener’s consciousness—like “In the old textiles factory // Above the door where the sign says ‘Dance’ // They show films you’ve never heard of” (from Ladderism) or “In a photo // The sun was in my father’s eyes // I remember that place // But my father was only five” (Bee in Every Dream)—with beautiful music as a fitting backdrop. These are cinematic vignettes, intimate and expansive all at once.

All Quiet in the Laundromats is out now digitally (self-released).

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