Stillwater Giants
Perth, Western Australia, Australia | INDIE
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Press
"Gr8 new stuff from a stack of flat our legends. Making Perth a better place. Live is incredible too.."
Lewi McKirdy, triple j
“..bands and fans alike should watch out for these guys, because they're coming up fast."
Chloe Papas, Xpress Magazine.
"10/10, two thumbs up and just go and listen to [Fly Under The Radar] already"
Kat Hunter, Press Record - Various
A clear, chilly night greeted punters as they converged on The Bakery last Friday for
STILLWATER GIANTS’ debut EP launch, though those in the know were confidant that
Review: Stillwater Giants EP Launch - The Bakery | Space Ship News – Perth Music ... Page 1 of 3
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the atmosphere inside the band room would be anything but by the time the boys hit the
stage.
AZTECH SUNS got things started, kicking off seemingly moments after the doors
opened. Led by a strong vocalist and featuring an enthusiastic slap-bass player sporting
an impressive mullet, these guys put on a pretty energetic show for a band playing to an
empty room. And they finished off with what, if if it wasn’t the worst band member
introduction jam I’d ever seen, was probably the best. A for effort.
A small, buzzing crowd had appeared around The Bakery’s inside bar by the time
TRACKSUIT took to the stage. Professional, charming and catchy as hell, it was
amazing seeing the vibe in the room lift once these guys started doing their thing, with a
modest dance-floor starting almost immediately. Effortlessly cool guitarist/vocalist Steve
Hensby got his Townsend-meets-Madonna Vogue moves on without delay, throwing
some mean shapes during early highlight ‘She’s Damaged’. Not surprisingly, the crowd
seemed to increase in size with every positive jam these guys kicked out, and by the time
they finished up their impressive and entertaining set with the rocking ‘April Fool’ they
were bidding farewell to a band room near-on full.
Said room was well and truly packed by the time STILLWATER GIANTS hit the stage,
and it swiftly became clear that the band were planning to make the most of it. Uniform in
plain white tees, the guys got the by-now fairly loose crowd jamming immediately, their
rootsy indie rock punctuated by some fine three-part harmonies and a deluge of fluffy
stuffed animals and beach towels thrown from the stage. Ofcourse it wasn’t long before
the party started getting a little out of control, with the large female contingent of the
crowd demanding the removal of the band’s shirts. They obliged (naturally), and lead
vocalist/guitarist Henry Clarke was soon pelted by not one, but two pieces of ladies
underwear. Rock ‘n’ roll, baby. Understandably stoked with life, the guys finished off the
set with crowd favourite ‘Give Into Me’, leaving the impression that Stillwater Giants may
soon be challenging The Joe Kings for the title of Perth’s best good-time rock’n’roll band.
Proving to be the perfect outfit to cap off an already stellar night of local music,
SUGARPUSS breezed through a well-rehearsed set of throbbing psychadelia, sending
the survivors of the SWG’s set into a deep groove. Lead vocalist/guitarist Jake Webb’s
voice was in fine form, and the band had no qualms taking the inebriated crowd on a
fuzzy, sunburnt journey into the early hours, exploring middle eastern influences, ambient
synth jams and some good ol’ psychadelic rock. Signing off with the driving ‘Out of
Nowhere’, it wasn’t long before the band’s echoing guitars faded, with Webb encouraging
the crowd to “head off to Clubba for a good time”. Nice one.
All things considered, this was an excellent night of unpretentious local rock’n’roll at The
Bakery, combining a great crowd, some great bands, and a free beach towel to boot.
Can’t argue with that. - spaceship news
A clear, chilly night greeted punters as they converged on The Bakery last Friday for
STILLWATER GIANTS’ debut EP launch, though those in the know were confidant that
Review: Stillwater Giants EP Launch - The Bakery | Space Ship News – Perth Music ... Page 1 of 3
http://www.spaceshipnews.com.au/review-stillwater-giants-ep-launch-the-bakery/ 16/08/2011
the atmosphere inside the band room would be anything but by the time the boys hit the
stage.
AZTECH SUNS got things started, kicking off seemingly moments after the doors
opened. Led by a strong vocalist and featuring an enthusiastic slap-bass player sporting
an impressive mullet, these guys put on a pretty energetic show for a band playing to an
empty room. And they finished off with what, if if it wasn’t the worst band member
introduction jam I’d ever seen, was probably the best. A for effort.
A small, buzzing crowd had appeared around The Bakery’s inside bar by the time
TRACKSUIT took to the stage. Professional, charming and catchy as hell, it was
amazing seeing the vibe in the room lift once these guys started doing their thing, with a
modest dance-floor starting almost immediately. Effortlessly cool guitarist/vocalist Steve
Hensby got his Townsend-meets-Madonna Vogue moves on without delay, throwing
some mean shapes during early highlight ‘She’s Damaged’. Not surprisingly, the crowd
seemed to increase in size with every positive jam these guys kicked out, and by the time
they finished up their impressive and entertaining set with the rocking ‘April Fool’ they
were bidding farewell to a band room near-on full.
Said room was well and truly packed by the time STILLWATER GIANTS hit the stage,
and it swiftly became clear that the band were planning to make the most of it. Uniform in
plain white tees, the guys got the by-now fairly loose crowd jamming immediately, their
rootsy indie rock punctuated by some fine three-part harmonies and a deluge of fluffy
stuffed animals and beach towels thrown from the stage. Ofcourse it wasn’t long before
the party started getting a little out of control, with the large female contingent of the
crowd demanding the removal of the band’s shirts. They obliged (naturally), and lead
vocalist/guitarist Henry Clarke was soon pelted by not one, but two pieces of ladies
underwear. Rock ‘n’ roll, baby. Understandably stoked with life, the guys finished off the
set with crowd favourite ‘Give Into Me’, leaving the impression that Stillwater Giants may
soon be challenging The Joe Kings for the title of Perth’s best good-time rock’n’roll band.
Proving to be the perfect outfit to cap off an already stellar night of local music,
SUGARPUSS breezed through a well-rehearsed set of throbbing psychadelia, sending
the survivors of the SWG’s set into a deep groove. Lead vocalist/guitarist Jake Webb’s
voice was in fine form, and the band had no qualms taking the inebriated crowd on a
fuzzy, sunburnt journey into the early hours, exploring middle eastern influences, ambient
synth jams and some good ol’ psychadelic rock. Signing off with the driving ‘Out of
Nowhere’, it wasn’t long before the band’s echoing guitars faded, with Webb encouraging
the crowd to “head off to Clubba for a good time”. Nice one.
All things considered, this was an excellent night of unpretentious local rock’n’roll at The
Bakery, combining a great crowd, some great bands, and a free beach towel to boot.
Can’t argue with that. - spaceship news
To be honest, the rough kind of rock is an ‘all-blends-into-one’ sound for me. I’ve never really
warmed to it in a way that I can bop to it by myself. This entire night however, of Aztech Suns,
Tracksuit and Stillwater Giants entertained and opened my eyes to the passionate world of both
rocking bands and rocking fans. The versatility and diverse capabilities of the three bands for the
night did everything but blend-into-one. The first thing that set the scene was The Bakery itself.
It’s an awesome set up, simple, spacious, funky and different. The walls are lined with sea
containers and you can lounge on vintage couches that were stolen from the 70s. The first band of
the night, I have so much heart for. The Aztech Suns were on just after 8pm and although the
crowd was unenthused and scattered sparsely as they trawled in, the Suns performed as if the
audience was a raging 80,000. What really let the bands down however, was the sound mix at the
venue, although there was a quiet crowd of 20 at the start of the night, the sound insisted on being
piercingly loud and ‘boomy,’ boomy in a way that the subs blanketed many of the lighter sounds.
It blasted and trembled every organ in my body but it was one of those times where you have to
sacrifice your hearing and just scream ‘rock on.’ The Suns sure did.
Kicking the night off with “I Like the Devil” there was immediate awareness that these guys
meant business and as they put it, “here to please the gods of rock.”
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Aztech Suns made bangin’ old school rock, new, and their passionate on stage energy will have
you tapping and smiling the set through. “Wicked Woman” had a wonderfully catchy riff that
begun the song purely and simply, to build into a wickedly seductive climax and roll out in riff
again. These guys on-stage presence was perhaps the best of the entire night; the lead singer really
won them that title. The lead singer had a performers charisma about him that you couldn’t take
your eyes off, he playfully leapt about the stage and his diverse vocals were gob-smackingly
brilliant, he doesn’t need an instrument to sway you. Each member was his own character, and
together the band was comfortable and fun. For Aztech Suns there is no shame in sacrificing
some dignity for a bit of fun, as they said, “We like dicking around with this song.”
The energy never died and the amusing, fun-loving demeanour they possessed was only further
enlightened when the drummer went solo and performed a less than optimistic rendition of Phil
Collins. Kudos, kudos, kudos. These up and coming new world rock gods are unsympathetic and
confident, the “dirty riffs from the 80s” roll over the pulsating bass, that is then sprinkled with
some crunchy symbols, making it hard not to whip your hair back and fourth.
Next up, Tracksuit on, because you’re going to be sweating after this one. They’ve probably
heard all the tracksuit puns there is but really, who doesn’t love a good pun? You couldn’t not
love a good set of Tracksuit either. I felt a real connection with this band, they have an intimacy
with the audience that is hard to find. It may have been their maturity to performance and been
there done that experience but these guys weren’t just about the music, they were about having a
chat over a beer or two and making sure everyone was feeling swinging and lubricated. Another
starring lead guitarist and vocalist subtlety flaunted the stage sporting a blue velvet jacket and a
shirt that complimented the couches upholstery. Three is the magic number, especially in this
bands case. Although only three members, Tracksuit had an incredible depth to their sound as
harmonies layered their songs, bass and drum companions converse and the drummer was tight
and effortless. Tracksuit doesn’t stick to the verse, chorus, verse regime; rather, they experiment
with the raw delicacy of passionate rock and roll. They are Jet meets Arctic Monkeys, but with a
better sense of humour. This was especially notable in the lead singers rendition of Lady Gaga’s
“Poker Face”. This broke all the iciness between stage and audience and had everyone laughing
and wanting more. Tracksuit understood, like Aztech Suns, that half the music is the
performance. These boys were masters of contrast when in comes to the rock genre, songs went
from rumbling your seat to lulling guitar chords, why not get a little emotional over a slow song
amongst the fast paced rock? What I really took away with me after seeing Tracksuit was their
vocal harmonies, especially in the song “April’s Fool”, and the three part harmonies accompanied
by only a guitar was a win. Tracksuit, overall, was professional, comfortable, amusing and had
the ability to squeeze the power from every note and have the entire crowd bo - soundofthestage.com
To be honest, the rough kind of rock is an ‘all-blends-into-one’ sound for me. I’ve never really
warmed to it in a way that I can bop to it by myself. This entire night however, of Aztech Suns,
Tracksuit and Stillwater Giants entertained and opened my eyes to the passionate world of both
rocking bands and rocking fans. The versatility and diverse capabilities of the three bands for the
night did everything but blend-into-one. The first thing that set the scene was The Bakery itself.
It’s an awesome set up, simple, spacious, funky and different. The walls are lined with sea
containers and you can lounge on vintage couches that were stolen from the 70s. The first band of
the night, I have so much heart for. The Aztech Suns were on just after 8pm and although the
crowd was unenthused and scattered sparsely as they trawled in, the Suns performed as if the
audience was a raging 80,000. What really let the bands down however, was the sound mix at the
venue, although there was a quiet crowd of 20 at the start of the night, the sound insisted on being
piercingly loud and ‘boomy,’ boomy in a way that the subs blanketed many of the lighter sounds.
It blasted and trembled every organ in my body but it was one of those times where you have to
sacrifice your hearing and just scream ‘rock on.’ The Suns sure did.
Kicking the night off with “I Like the Devil” there was immediate awareness that these guys
meant business and as they put it, “here to please the gods of rock.”
Join Chat
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http://www.soundofthestage.com/stillwater-giants-ep-launch-the-bakery/ 29/08/2011
Aztech Suns made bangin’ old school rock, new, and their passionate on stage energy will have
you tapping and smiling the set through. “Wicked Woman” had a wonderfully catchy riff that
begun the song purely and simply, to build into a wickedly seductive climax and roll out in riff
again. These guys on-stage presence was perhaps the best of the entire night; the lead singer really
won them that title. The lead singer had a performers charisma about him that you couldn’t take
your eyes off, he playfully leapt about the stage and his diverse vocals were gob-smackingly
brilliant, he doesn’t need an instrument to sway you. Each member was his own character, and
together the band was comfortable and fun. For Aztech Suns there is no shame in sacrificing
some dignity for a bit of fun, as they said, “We like dicking around with this song.”
The energy never died and the amusing, fun-loving demeanour they possessed was only further
enlightened when the drummer went solo and performed a less than optimistic rendition of Phil
Collins. Kudos, kudos, kudos. These up and coming new world rock gods are unsympathetic and
confident, the “dirty riffs from the 80s” roll over the pulsating bass, that is then sprinkled with
some crunchy symbols, making it hard not to whip your hair back and fourth.
Next up, Tracksuit on, because you’re going to be sweating after this one. They’ve probably
heard all the tracksuit puns there is but really, who doesn’t love a good pun? You couldn’t not
love a good set of Tracksuit either. I felt a real connection with this band, they have an intimacy
with the audience that is hard to find. It may have been their maturity to performance and been
there done that experience but these guys weren’t just about the music, they were about having a
chat over a beer or two and making sure everyone was feeling swinging and lubricated. Another
starring lead guitarist and vocalist subtlety flaunted the stage sporting a blue velvet jacket and a
shirt that complimented the couches upholstery. Three is the magic number, especially in this
bands case. Although only three members, Tracksuit had an incredible depth to their sound as
harmonies layered their songs, bass and drum companions converse and the drummer was tight
and effortless. Tracksuit doesn’t stick to the verse, chorus, verse regime; rather, they experiment
with the raw delicacy of passionate rock and roll. They are Jet meets Arctic Monkeys, but with a
better sense of humour. This was especially notable in the lead singers rendition of Lady Gaga’s
“Poker Face”. This broke all the iciness between stage and audience and had everyone laughing
and wanting more. Tracksuit understood, like Aztech Suns, that half the music is the
performance. These boys were masters of contrast when in comes to the rock genre, songs went
from rumbling your seat to lulling guitar chords, why not get a little emotional over a slow song
amongst the fast paced rock? What I really took away with me after seeing Tracksuit was their
vocal harmonies, especially in the song “April’s Fool”, and the three part harmonies accompanied
by only a guitar was a win. Tracksuit, overall, was professional, comfortable, amusing and had
the ability to squeeze the power from every note and have the entire crowd bo - soundofthestage.com
The song “Give Into Me” kicks off with misleadingly disco-sounding guitars and heartbreakersmooth
vocals as he croons “Give into me/Let me take your hand”. The courtship gets rather
fervid when the drums come on with this breathless sort of beat, and that’s when you know that
Stillwater Giants have completely won you over.
Stillwater Giants, a band that plays what they describe as “Alt Rock/Funk/Reggae/Pop”, sound
like that painfully, unbearably cool, gorgeous boy you’ve been mooning over since you saw him
on the beach with his reprehensibly beautiful girlfriend.
Created in 2010, this Dr. Frankenfurter’s monster of a band got together: “emerged out of a hazy
south western beach cottage into a scorching summer day with nothing but ringing ears, music,
and surf on the mind.”
Stillwater Giants, made up of Tom Godden, Henry Clarke, Angus Watkins, and Kyle Lockyer
have created a sound full of old-school swagger and new-school style. Infused with the spirit of
surfing, partying, and beach living, Stillwater Giants’ music may best be descJriobine dCh aast electric surf
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rock and roll. They deftly employ the use of dueling guitars – both fighting for dominance over
the other like a couple of surfers over the frantic, frenetic wave that is the drum beat – and three
part voice harmonies. Their music has the type of energy that reminds me of Arctic Monkeys and
The Libertines, for some reason. Eternally young and always running, stumbling, and rolling
towards something not quite in the camera frame.
I got the opportunity to kind of ask them some really stupid questions and found out that the
band’s name, discovered by their drummer Angus, is from “an urban legend in a mythical town
called Stillwater, about a rabbit that turns into a giant”. The reason they chose it was that “it was
weird, has no meaning for us and that’s why we like it!”
They say they are into a lot of different genres: that is, “rock, pop, surf, through to jazz and funk.”
It’s no surprise then, that their sound is so varied. Case in point: The track “Give Into Me” ‘s
lightheartedness is a lot different from the brooding sort of hysteria vibe you get from
“Ingredients”, but a few elements tie the two up to allow them to sit comfortably beside each other
in a playlist. Continuity, ladies and gentlemen. Continuity.
These ingredients (ha, ha. See what I did there?) work so impeccably well together that Stillwater
Giants won Gozzy Rock earlier this year.
“Gozzy Rock was a real leg up for us,” the band said, “we worked really hard to develop our
sound and stage presence and to win Gozzy rock gave us a boost in profile.”
Smacking soundly of history in the making, Stillwater Giants will be releasing a debut six track
EP, scheduled for release on August 12 at the Bakery in Northbridge. The next few years bode
well for Stillwater Giants.
“This project is hugely important to all four members,” they said, “we all believe in what we are
doing and the music we are making. I believe in 5 years we will still be making albums and
touring.”
I definitely want to hear more from the Stillwater Giants. Like the creature they were named after,
they’re going to be huge. - Soundofthestage.com
The song “Give Into Me” kicks off with misleadingly disco-sounding guitars and heartbreakersmooth
vocals as he croons “Give into me/Let me take your hand”. The courtship gets rather
fervid when the drums come on with this breathless sort of beat, and that’s when you know that
Stillwater Giants have completely won you over.
Stillwater Giants, a band that plays what they describe as “Alt Rock/Funk/Reggae/Pop”, sound
like that painfully, unbearably cool, gorgeous boy you’ve been mooning over since you saw him
on the beach with his reprehensibly beautiful girlfriend.
Created in 2010, this Dr. Frankenfurter’s monster of a band got together: “emerged out of a hazy
south western beach cottage into a scorching summer day with nothing but ringing ears, music,
and surf on the mind.”
Stillwater Giants, made up of Tom Godden, Henry Clarke, Angus Watkins, and Kyle Lockyer
have created a sound full of old-school swagger and new-school style. Infused with the spirit of
surfing, partying, and beach living, Stillwater Giants’ music may best be descJriobine dCh aast electric surf
Stillwater Giants « Soundofthestage.com-Music For All and All For The Music Page 3 of 6
http://www.soundofthestage.com/stillwater-giants/ 16/08/2011
rock and roll. They deftly employ the use of dueling guitars – both fighting for dominance over
the other like a couple of surfers over the frantic, frenetic wave that is the drum beat – and three
part voice harmonies. Their music has the type of energy that reminds me of Arctic Monkeys and
The Libertines, for some reason. Eternally young and always running, stumbling, and rolling
towards something not quite in the camera frame.
I got the opportunity to kind of ask them some really stupid questions and found out that the
band’s name, discovered by their drummer Angus, is from “an urban legend in a mythical town
called Stillwater, about a rabbit that turns into a giant”. The reason they chose it was that “it was
weird, has no meaning for us and that’s why we like it!”
They say they are into a lot of different genres: that is, “rock, pop, surf, through to jazz and funk.”
It’s no surprise then, that their sound is so varied. Case in point: The track “Give Into Me” ‘s
lightheartedness is a lot different from the brooding sort of hysteria vibe you get from
“Ingredients”, but a few elements tie the two up to allow them to sit comfortably beside each other
in a playlist. Continuity, ladies and gentlemen. Continuity.
These ingredients (ha, ha. See what I did there?) work so impeccably well together that Stillwater
Giants won Gozzy Rock earlier this year.
“Gozzy Rock was a real leg up for us,” the band said, “we worked really hard to develop our
sound and stage presence and to win Gozzy rock gave us a boost in profile.”
Smacking soundly of history in the making, Stillwater Giants will be releasing a debut six track
EP, scheduled for release on August 12 at the Bakery in Northbridge. The next few years bode
well for Stillwater Giants.
“This project is hugely important to all four members,” they said, “we all believe in what we are
doing and the music we are making. I believe in 5 years we will still be making albums and
touring.”
I definitely want to hear more from the Stillwater Giants. Like the creature they were named after,
they’re going to be huge. - Soundofthestage.com
Stillwater Giants, an alternative rock/jazz/reggae band from Perth and recent winners of Gozzy Rock 2011, have
recently released their EP. When I was given the opportunity to review the first track of their EP, I snatched it up.
Give Into Me (the first track off their EP) starts interestingly with a style I haven’t heard from any other local Perth
bands. The intro has a very jazz feel to it as it leads into the verse. After a strong start a brilliant vocal line follows,
along with some harmonisations, in the pre-chorus, that are pulled off perfectly. The chorus features interesting
instrumentation all around and with awesome vocal melodies and lyrics. The bridge has a gradual build up of
instrumentation and vocal harmonies to an awesome use of vocals and backup vocals (similar to a canon). All of this
leads to a short very “jazzy” guitar solo, an awesome way to end the song.
I found it amusing that on their Myspace page (apparently people do still use Myspace) their “Sounds like:” section was
left blank. I haven’t heard a local Perth band that sounds anything like Stillwater Giants. Listening to Give Into Me for
the first time was wonderful, I had no idea what I would expect and I was surprised a few times. Give Into Me is a
fantastic track, so much so, that I plan on chasing up a copy of Stillwater Giants EP. I suggest you do to.
Reviewed by Hayden Amoruso - Perth Sound and Found
Stillwater Giants, an alternative rock/jazz/reggae band from Perth and recent winners of Gozzy Rock 2011, have
recently released their EP. When I was given the opportunity to review the first track of their EP, I snatched it up.
Give Into Me (the first track off their EP) starts interestingly with a style I haven’t heard from any other local Perth
bands. The intro has a very jazz feel to it as it leads into the verse. After a strong start a brilliant vocal line follows,
along with some harmonisations, in the pre-chorus, that are pulled off perfectly. The chorus features interesting
instrumentation all around and with awesome vocal melodies and lyrics. The bridge has a gradual build up of
instrumentation and vocal harmonies to an awesome use of vocals and backup vocals (similar to a canon). All of this
leads to a short very “jazzy” guitar solo, an awesome way to end the song.
I found it amusing that on their Myspace page (apparently people do still use Myspace) their “Sounds like:” section was
left blank. I haven’t heard a local Perth band that sounds anything like Stillwater Giants. Listening to Give Into Me for
the first time was wonderful, I had no idea what I would expect and I was surprised a few times. Give Into Me is a
fantastic track, so much so, that I plan on chasing up a copy of Stillwater Giants EP. I suggest you do to.
Reviewed by Hayden Amoruso - Perth Sound and Found
STILLWATER GIANTS
Stillwater Giants
Independent
Stillwater Giants’ self-titled debut EP evokes fantasies of driving to the beach in
a battered old van and going for a surf – regardless of whether or not you know
how to. But this EP isn’t some floaty, forgettable six-track that ends up chucked
under your car seat at the end of summer. The four South-West boys have
delivered a gutsy, driven and memorable first effort, with harmonies in all the
right places.
First track and Triple J Unearthed single Give Into Me is without a doubt the key
tune: an inescapably catchy mix-up of rollicking riffs, signature three part
harmonies and a killer a capella breakdown that will be stuck in your head for
days. Frontman Henry Clarke’s lilting vocals are earnest and soothing, and he
shows off his wide range of vocal capabilities throughout the changing genres of
the album. Ingredients is a grittier, broodier surprise smack-bang in the middle of
dertones and riffs from guitarist Tom Godden that Velvet Revolver would be proud of.
t EP seems deceptively effortless, as if the four boys just threw around a few riffs over a couple of
t on closer examination, it is evident that the lads know what they are doing – regular Perth bands
watch out for these guys, because they’re coming up fast.
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STILLWATER GIANTS
Stillwater Giants
Independent
Stillwater Giants’ self-titled debut EP evokes fantasies of driving to the beach in
a battered old van and going for a surf – regardless of whether or not you know
how to. But this EP isn’t some floaty, forgettable six-track that ends up chucked
under your car seat at the end of summer. The four South-West boys have
delivered a gutsy, driven and memorable first effort, with harmonies in all the
right places.
First track and Triple J Unearthed single Give Into Me is without a doubt the key
tune: an inescapably catchy mix-up of rollicking riffs, signature three part
harmonies and a killer a capella breakdown that will be stuck in your head for
days. Frontman Henry Clarke’s lilting vocals are earnest and soothing, and he
shows off his wide range of vocal capabilities throughout the changing genres of
the album. Ingredients is a grittier, broodier surprise smack-bang in the middle of
dertones and riffs from guitarist Tom Godden that Velvet Revolver would be proud of.
t EP seems deceptively effortless, as if the four boys just threw around a few riffs over a couple of
t on closer examination, it is evident that the lads know what they are doing – regular Perth bands
watch out for these guys, because they’re coming up fast.
search...
xpressradio by X
STILLWATER GIANTS Page 1 of 1
http:// - Xpress Magazine
Discography
Single - 'Ingredients' - June 10 2011
EP - 'Stillwater Giants' - August 12 2011
Single - 'Walking On Air' - April 2012
EP - 'Fly Under The Radar' - September 2012
Single - 'Insane' - August 2013
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Bio
You knock off work, it's still 38 degrees in the shade. Your 1989 Corolla doesn't have (probably never had) air-conditioning, but the windows roll down just fine so you hop in and gun it down Caves Road. Twenty minutes pass and eventually into view, through your permanently scuffed up windscreen, floats the ocean. Deep breath, head under water. This is the feeling encapsulated in Insane - the dreamy new single from Margaret Rivers very own chill kings Stillwater Giants.
Following on from the breakaway success of their previous single Fly Under The Radar (a track that defied it's name and became a summer radio staple last year), Insane comes on the eve of an extremely busy period for Stillwater Giants. Capitalising on some overseas traction and a great radio response in the USA, the lads will be packing their bags and making their way to New York City for showcases at the massive CMJ Music Marathon. This will follow a national tour with rockers Stonefield, a run that comes on the back a previous jaunts with The Delta Riggs, Glass Towers, Birds Of Tokyo, British India and appearances at festivals like Southbound and St Kilda Festival.
Insane is taken from a forthcoming album to be released early 2014 which will no doubt see Stillwater Giants further establishing their bourgeoning reputation and sound. You could call it 'spindly indie' - all intertwining guitar lines, soaring harmonies and just enough tint to make the sunset look that little bit more magical.
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