New Gods - New Gods EP (01/12/2012)
New Gods haven’t even had their one-year anniversary yet and already they’ve released a hit single, have an EP on the way and have announced an Australian tour for early next year. Since their inception late this year New Gods have been named as an “indie supergroup”, and they are certainly living up to the title.
The five-piece Melbourne band features Dominic Byrne and Adrian Beltrame from Little Red, Eagle and The Worm bassist Richard Bradbeer, drummer Sam Raines and Dale Packard from Ground Components on keys. So clearly, the band was overflowing with talent and promise before they’d even released a song.
The bands self-titled EP, New Gods, opens with Razorblades which is a smooth introduction into the EP and the bands unique style. Throw in some sax tunes and you’ve got yourself an opening number.
By the time the drumbeat kicks into On Your Side and the song really gets going you can’t help but sing along. Being a song about friendship it’s something that we can all relate to and with its anthemic style it isn’t at all surprising that it found its way onto Triple J’s hit list.
Klipse is where Dale Packard really comes out to play and he completely owns the first 10 seconds of this song. Klipse offers a different look at what New Gods have to offer and an R&B feel flows throughout the track. The talented keyboard work exhibited by Dale is really something to admire and is the hero of the song.
With an instrumental intro totalling almost two minutes, 70 Hours is a testament to the experience and talent behind New Gods. At a lengthy six minutes the band takes you on an ethereal adventure for your ears. 70 Hours is easy listening at its finest, and although probably not hit material, is great to listen to on an easy Sunday morning.
The EP finishes off with Skipping Stone, which may be slow building but that component makes it a great flow on from 70 Hours. The song finishes on a high as the band members sing out the EP to the very end. The instruments also increase to the songs peak, matching the bands vocals note by note.
New Gods EP is without a doubt proof of their talent and you’d be stupid not to get your hands on it come the 30th of November! Considering how quickly New Gods have released their EP it wouldn’t be surprising if they’ve already got a debut LP in the works as well.
Amanda Sherring
The five-piece Melbourne band features Dominic Byrne and Adrian Beltrame from Little Red, Eagle and The Worm bassist Richard Bradbeer, drummer Sam Raines and Dale Packard from Ground Components on keys. So clearly, the band was overflowing with talent and promise before they’d even released a song.
The bands self-titled EP, New Gods, opens with Razorblades which is a smooth introduction into the EP and the bands unique style. Throw in some sax tunes and you’ve got yourself an opening number.
By the time the drumbeat kicks into On Your Side and the song really gets going you can’t help but sing along. Being a song about friendship it’s something that we can all relate to and with its anthemic style it isn’t at all surprising that it found its way onto Triple J’s hit list.
Klipse is where Dale Packard really comes out to play and he completely owns the first 10 seconds of this song. Klipse offers a different look at what New Gods have to offer and an R&B feel flows throughout the track. The talented keyboard work exhibited by Dale is really something to admire and is the hero of the song.
With an instrumental intro totalling almost two minutes, 70 Hours is a testament to the experience and talent behind New Gods. At a lengthy six minutes the band takes you on an ethereal adventure for your ears. 70 Hours is easy listening at its finest, and although probably not hit material, is great to listen to on an easy Sunday morning.
The EP finishes off with Skipping Stone, which may be slow building but that component makes it a great flow on from 70 Hours. The song finishes on a high as the band members sing out the EP to the very end. The instruments also increase to the songs peak, matching the bands vocals note by note.
New Gods EP is without a doubt proof of their talent and you’d be stupid not to get your hands on it come the 30th of November! Considering how quickly New Gods have released their EP it wouldn’t be surprising if they’ve already got a debut LP in the works as well.
Amanda Sherring