★★★★
Mindfullnessis a rich, glowing stream awash with light: a summery escape and a shoegazey work of art.
Melbourne’s Flyying Colours have stumbled on the perfect album title for their music: their sound is wholly arresting in the moment, but deeply introspective and even therapeutic.
Mindfullness’ sea of distortion drags you in with the tidal force of ‘It’s Tomorrow Now’ and sweeps you off to a brighter place in ‘When’.
Brodie J Brümmer and Gemma O’Connor wear their influences on their sleeves, calling back to the vocals of Sonic Youth while establishing their own synergy.
The duo’s fuzzy guitars create a palimpsest of shimmering waves around and through their harmonies, buoyed by sharp drum fills and punchy bass lines.
Don’t miss seeing this album live – the humble quartet create something truly special with their new material, something close to euphoria. Mindfullness is the perfect placeholder until they return.
Mindfullness byFlyying Coloursis out on Universal now.
