Emerging from Australia, Meadow Argus configures itself as a psychedelic folk-rock outfit, the kind of band you won’t be forgetting about anytime soon. Championing a slightly alternative and experimental outlook, the group manages to balance traditional folk with supercharged electronic soundscapes, creating a sonic formula that’s frankly irresistible.
Their latest effort, released this year, takes the shape of an EP, ‘Dancing Through A Slow Apocalypse’. The record was written and recorded in 2021, during the Covid-19 pandemic, and addresses the very personal issues faced by Australians during that time. The music is inspired by Neu!, Kraftwerk, Eurythmics, Broadcast, The Church, Sonic Youth, and Johnny Cash, and was composed, recorded, mixed, and produced in Jevan Cole’s home studio.
When approaching ‘Dancing Through A Slow Apocalypse’, one might feel mesmerized by the vastity of the sound reference. From orchestral tremors to straight, indie-inspired beats, the magnitude of the scope of action is immense. The keen listener will appreciate it. Cole is partly responsible for this, crowning a successful career as a songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. After performing all around the country as a classical guitarist, he settled in Australia’s Sunshine Coast, where he created Meadow Argus out of his love of the surrounding environment and the creative power it brings.
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