The 10-track album “Speechless” by The World Is Not Round is an extraordinary musical journey that pays homage to the experimental indie music of the 2000s and 2010s. Located in Sydney, Australia, they expertly combine inspirations to create an album that evokes uplifting emotions.
The album’s lead single, “Spiralling,” is a lively indie pop hit that combines electric guitars, drums, vocals, and basslines that are irresistible. The song is both joyful and heart-breaking simultaneously.
The backdrop of “Impending Doom” builds suspense with long-held synth notes and dampened rhythms before welcoming warm vocals for an up-tempo melody that quickly progresses with syncopated rhythms and layers of vocal harmonies to create an exhilarating musical journey.
With its combination of distorted guitars, rhythmic electric lines, and eerie, dreamy vocals set against a wide landscape of synth and driving drumming, the album’s last track, “Fraud,” completes the album. Listeners are left with an introspective Afterwards.
Conquering convention, The World Is Not Round presents an eclectic synthesis of pop, synth-wave, rock, and midwestern emo. The band was founded in Sydney in 2013 and has since released EPs and albums showcasing their distinct indie style. They have received critical acclaim for each of their unique live performances.
With songs like “What I Used To Be” and “Impending Doom” featuring melodic drama and relaxing tones, “Speechless” delves into a wide range of sound palettes.
At a time when indie music is constantly shifting, The World Is Not Round offers listeners an irresistibly retro yet innovative experience with “Speechless”. Not simply an album; “Speechless” stands as testament to The World Is Not Round’s musical journey while taking them on an immersive sonic experience that may leave listeners completely speechless!
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.