Dvrkworld have caught our attention for their muscular, visceral and atmospheric shoegaze/dream pop, born and bred in the farthest edge of the world in lutruwita/Tasmania.
New single ‘Sinking Ship’ voyages on the cold Antarctic waters, antithetically buoyant and febrile with a fuzzy bass that eviscerates with malevolent intent before pounding drums and jangling guitars enter the fray. Tendrils of misty fog straight off the wild mountain hinterland seem to thread through every note and mix in with the shimmering guitars and the gossamer soft yet disassociated vocals.
Mary Shannon says of the track:
‘Sinking Ship’ was written as an outlet to convey feelings of isolation and resignation. When withdrawing from the world and grappling with the weight of fears and uncertainties, the song’s lyrics are an attempt to connect and resonate with those who have experienced similar feelings of being adrift and disconnected.
The entire track is soaked in a heady atmosphere, a sonic onslaught filled with a theatricality and an eloquent moodiness:
This is the third single off Dvrkworld’s forthcoming EP and cements their place as one of the most exciting bands around coming out of Australia at the moment.
The single is available to download and stream here. Current members have just got back from South America and are preparing for the much anticipated new EP release in 2025 and live performances. The band consists of Mary Shannon (Meres) on vocals, Drew Farrant-Jayet on guitar, Shawn Arnold (Teens) on drums, and Ryan Unger (Murray Darling) on guitar.
Feature Photograph: Alex Pugh
