Aleutians’ latest EP “This Is All We Need” promises an engaging narrative and emotive soundscape, drawing on influences including local history as well as indie legends such as Turnover and Death Cab to produce a stirring musical journey that stirs intense feelings within listeners.
“a heathen!” is an appropriate opening to this EP, with dreamy vocals merging smoothly with guitar riffs and powerful percussion beats to produce an indie pop atmosphere that quickly engages listeners.
“Only This Time”: This upbeat instrumental track with melodic vocals that reflect its title era captures youth with lively percussion and ringing guitar/keyboard accompaniment, evoking memories from years past and allowing listeners to reflect back upon them.
“The Sunshine Comes With You” marks the final song on this EP as its story draws to a close. Beginning as a slow ballad, this tune gradually intensifies into an indie pop tune featuring an entire band, leaving listeners with both desire and contentment at its heart.
Aleutians’ EP, “This Is All We Need”, captures that bittersweet sense of nostalgia perfectly with tales of missed opportunities and lost loves gone. Each track explores themes such as mistakes, regrets, parenting and time passing; from downbeat numbers like “A Heathen!” to brighter tunes like “The Sunshine Comes With You”, this EP feels genuine and authentic.
Aleutians stand out with their DIY mentality and broad range of influences ranging from Alvvays to American Football that give them their distinct sound. From emotive melodies that remain long after each song has ended to driving basslines that transport listeners through life – “This Is All We Need” provides listeners a soundtrack for life.
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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.