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An Indie Rock Anthem
A must-listen.
A personal anthem of mine
Do you hear that? The screams, the whispers, the stories of lives untold? They're coming from The Valley...
Do you feel that? The stares from behind the curtains, the red Earth under your feet, the dry heat, the fire from below? It's coming from The Valley...
Do you hear that? The wicked beats, Australian-Gothic sub-influences, killer modern instrumental, your next favourite band? They are The Valley.
Introducing,
The Valley of The Vultures. An ethereal grunge-rock band hailing from rural Victoria that has a story to tell. The band's founder and lead singer, Sami Le Launter (what a name!) has taken elusive elements from Australian-Gothic such as themes of; isolation, death and hauntings, rejection, fear, and entrapment - and put them in sparkly cowboy boots.
Placing a twist on what we know to be of the Gothic genre, VoTV has further expanded the band's sound by incorporating Australian surf-rock styles and prog rock into the mix, creating something that is truly unique to the contemporary Aus music scene. With 15 monthly listeners, this is a very new and promising band with small gig dates expected over the next 6 months, and possibly a new spooky single!
Standout single 'Fleshed Out Boogie" from their debut album, contains all the elements of a good Australian Rock song -that being, entertaining to listen to, but not too hard on the brain - making it a song perfect for your next afternoon cookout. The song's true hook is found within the contrast between the verses and the chorus. This is done by Le Vaunter's clever use of vocals, by transitioning from an almost monotone, more sensible storytelling technique within the verses, to a passionate series of 'howl-like' cries within the chorus, effectively reminding the listener of the subtle themes of gothic and horror within the song. All this is done whilst keeping the song aligned with the soft 'surf-esque' vibes that Australia hold near and dear to its music scene.
Surely to be enjoyed by lovers of: Lazy Ghost, Plastic Beach, The Howlers, The Growlers, and Truckfighters.
Check them out on Instagram: @ valleyofthevultures
My coworker told me about this song. It's become almost an anthem a generation can commiserate on. Even though shit is being the shittiest in the US., this kind of made some feel better vibes. Like ammo to hold the line and fight another day.
This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but with a banger
VeryVeryVinny
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