Pick up a copy of this EP and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d come across a long lost album from The White Stripes – the symmetrical imaging and the white, red and black colour palette surely act as aesthetic tip-offs.
But you’d be mistaken. Instead it’s the debut self-titled release from four-piece Rain Party, a Melbourne-based band featuring two sisters, Neige and O Koppes, alongside guitarist Aaron Ronaldson and Andrew Congues behind the drum kit.
Rain Party is thumping out some grand old rock sprinkled with hints of psychedelia, and doing it well.
Introductory track “Stay” kicks off the EP with a strong bassline set against Koppes’ arresting voice, which delivers brooding lyrics to set the mood for the rest of the EP.
Second track “Caught in a Daze” is easily the stand-out song of the EP, with pulsating drums punching through the blurred bass line.
It’s energetic, and it has a distinct vibe reminiscent of The Kills – unsurprising, as Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince’s project has been named as one of Rain Party’s influences.
“Whisper” slows down the pace, and adds to the mix a yearning guitar lick, giving the tune a solid, forlorn blues vibe with concentrated dual vocals. Rain Party’s EP finishes up with “I’m Calling”, an irate track awash with driving rhythms, and “Die”, an equally powerful song with a dark, sinister hook.
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Play it loud, and preferably when you’ve got some steam to let off.
