Shark Bay Dazy is an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia, that features Alaska Defraine (vocals), Beniamino Lopes (guitar/bass), Madison Briggs (piano/synths) and Luke Didio (drums). They all met at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, while studying different areas of music: contemporary music, jazz drumming, composition, etc. The band brings to the circuit each of their own experiences, background and musical tastes on their debut EP Towns We Know. With a jam-packed sound, Shark Bay Dazy has been compared to the likes of Mazzy Star and Defraine certainly does sound a lot like Hope Sandoval but with an extra bite. With a sound that is both pop and indie, the band makes the kind of music that will leave you wanting more.
Towns We Know begins with “Cold Cities,” where strong strumming from the acoustic guitar underlines the vibes of this track. Synths and piano add to the atmosphere in the background. There was an extra kick to this recording that certainly points the band in the dream pop direction. Some moody piano brings across a melancholy vibe on the start of “Wildlife.” On the chorus, Defraine spews out her vocals in a fast-paced manner. I was reminded at moments of Feist. Chilling vocals arrive alongside the somber tones of piano on “Sensitive.” I thought this song displays a whole lot of mood and flavor. The band changes things up with a livelier pulse with the indie rock flavors on “Alive.” The catchy melodies and music will get you up on your feet and dancing in no time. Up next is “Quarter Life Crisis,” where the band returns to their moodier styles with this synth-based track. As the synths enter with a warbling sound, the guitars and drums coalesce in the backdrop for an ambient feel. I think the band embraces their melancholic side for this release. Some sparse guitar riffs sound out overhead on “Slide Song.” Defraine’s vocals draw you closer into the music. This is another intimate performance from the band. Each band member brings to the table something special from Defraine’s vocal styles to Lopes’ rock riffs to Briggs’ musicianship on piano and Didio’s prowess on drums. Taking the dream pop genre and giving it something more, Shark Bay Dazy brings something that I think a lot of fans will find themselves being drawn to. This EP was a good introduction of what the band is all about and I look forward to seeing them explore more in a later release.
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