Perth’s smooth dream pop-ers Flower Drums have just released their stunning EP 28 Mansions. Following on from the release of the impressive singles ‘End II End’ and ‘Bad Websites’ 28 Mansions sees the band carve their own groove amid electronica and dream-pop and within the dark, hypnotic and warm layers of analog synths.
Unearthed by Triple J, winning a spot to play St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2014, having their single ‘Birthday Girl’ added to spot rotation on the station, and picking up a nomination for ‘BEST POP ACT’ at the 2014 WAM awards, support Snakadaktal, Chela, Client Liaison and more it’s clear these guys are onto something good.
In supprt of this killer EP, the guys have put together a track by track run down of 28 Mansions, check it out below and be sure to catch the band as they tour nationally in support of its release. Dates below, and for more info visit the Flower Drums Facebook page.
Bad Websites
Undoubtably the most uptempo track on the EP; inspired by a massive 80’s coming of age film obsession (Brat Pack vibes) Bad Websites is a nostalgic, synth heavy jam with just enough rhythm to keep it moving.
Don’t Wait
This is the result of a back and forth collaboration via email with St. South. The track was originally scrapped, then out of curiosity we decided to see how someone else might interpret it. The result is a smooth down tempo break up song with a strangely convincing interaction between Leigh and Olivia (St. South), strange because they have never met in real life.
End II End
In terms of lyrics this is probably the most personal and autobiographical song on the EP. What started as a big jungle beat track ended up being more of a delicate electronic pop song.
ATS
This is what recording with free iPhone synths sounds like. ATS went through a few major changes, the biggest one being that we toned down the chorus and restricted the track to let those cheap digital sounds shine through. It’s written about letting someone consume you for a period and losing your identity in the process, which is not always a bad thing.
Walking At Night
We recorded this track as a live band rather than producing it electronically. We didn’t realise until after that the song progresses part by part without repeating a section, for us it the perfect combination of live sounds and digital production.
Upcoming Tour Dates
April 30 // Abbotsford Convent (Shadow Electric) – Melb
May 6 // Beach Road Hotel – Sydney
May 9 // Oxford Art Factory – Sydney
May 15 // The Bird – Perth
May 22 // The Odd Fellow – Fremantle
