This is the solo side project moniker of Tom Iansek, whom you might know from Melbourne’s adored duo Big Scary. ‘Return To’ is the first release from Iansek’s sophomore record About Face which is set for release August 8, and before you hit play we suggest you have 000 on speed-dial, ’cause this one is a heart-stopper.

The track introduces itself with high bone-chilling keys that are slowly greeted with bellowing bass tones as featured guest Tom Snowdon (of Melbourne dark dream-pop outfit Lowlakes) flexes his ethereal vocal chords, seamlessly partnering with Iansek’s misty-melodic piano progressions to create a melancholic masterpiece.

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