Gold Fields brand new ep was premiered via Pedestrian on the 16th, with a stream of the 4 track release, including a bonus Gloves remix of “Treehouse”. Since impressing the Australian music scene last year, the 5 piece hailing from Ballarat have been on a whirlwind tour of the US repping their soulful, synth-laden indie pop, and are now coming home to a string of shows to celebrate the ep. Here’s a few words on each track:

“Moves”

BOOM. Track one is a sobering slap in the face that grabs the attention. High energy indie rock laced with a fuzzy bass line. The percussive side of this track really makes it for me. Cowbells and epic resonating claps/cracks. There is a big trancey breakdown/rise that really stamps the tune with the indie-dance brand.

“Holy No”

The tempo is pulled right back at track two, with a subtle hip-hop rhythm taking shape beneath a blues-tinted melody. The track bears a moody light, with shady lyrics reminiscing days of youth, like the hazy ramblings of the guy at the end of the bar. The verses are nagged by an organ hopping from key to key, and a wah guitar lick chimes in with its two-cents worth. This one is the stand out for me, a testament to the bands songwriting ability.

“The Woods”

This tune seems to pick up where Treehouse left off. Once again, a huge rhythmic feast and an almost tropical vibe, drenched in breezy vocals. The syncopated drum fills and that bouncy, grinding bass/synth sound will give your hips a workout. Although Gold Fields are part of a vast genre of sound-a-likes, they still achieve their own sound, particularly through their vocal arrangements and electronic nuances. These guys are a great addition to new Australian music.
3.5 stars.

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