Threaded through with a delicious melancholy and guitars that sparkle like diamonds in the sun, we are honoured to premiere the new single from Meanjin/Brisbane band The Valery Trails. It’s the third sonic missile off their forthcoming album ‘Winter Palace’ which promises to be a jingle jangle pop delight and is out on 29 August.
‘Universe’ ponders the vastness of the world above and the anonymity of the protagonist, with crisp chiming guitars that ring out like bells with a fresh pop sensibility reminiscent of The Chills. Singer/songwriter Andrew Bower says of the track:
I read a lot of science fiction (probably too much), which can lead to bouts of existential dread brought on by considering how insignificant one person is in the grand scale of the universe. The lyrics roam around in a stream of consciousness, but it all comes back to finding and accepting your place in the universe.
The result is something gently reflective and filled with a heart achingly beautiful melody:
The album ‘Winter Place’ is available to pre-order through the link below:
You can catch the band launching the album on 31 August – details below and tickets available here.
Feature Photograph: Markus Ravik
