Since popping up as one of Triple J's Unearthed High finalists a few years ago, Tia Gostelow has graced the Australian scene with her unique brand of atmospheric indie rock. She has now put out her debut album which shows off her amazing writing over these years.
Like many debut albums, this acts as a quasi "best of" with many of her great singles from the past few years making the cut.
Included in the album is the breezy atmospheric epic that is 'Hunger'. The music drifts along blissfully carrying a huge fug of dreamy shoegazery along the way!
There is also the latest single 'Phone me'. This sees Tia take on a more 80s esq poppy-dancy feel in the vein of Cindy Lauper or Olivia Newton-John. The result is a colourfully tune that shows off Tia's great musical range.
'Stranger' is perhaps the most laid back tune on the record. Floating along in a chilled out fashion the music creates the perfect relaxed vibe. The calm duel vocals from Tia and Lanks add further to the relaxed feel.
Vague utopia brings in a great earthy rural atmosphere that floats in and takes you somewhere far away! Tia's gusty and beautiful vocals gives the song a create character and further add to the hazy vibe!
Towards the end of the record is a reworking of 'State of art'. This epic soundscape still has the amazing mesmerizing powers it possessed when Tia Gostelow burst onto the Unearthed High scene!
The album finished with the bright and breezy 'That's what you get'. The song has a faint Go-Betweens feel to it, with a bright colourful vibe felt the whole way through. Tia's vocals are bright and catchy and finish off the bright and bouncing sounds beautifully. This is quite different from what Ms Gostelow has put out before, but really it shows how she can take on many musical styles and make them her own!
This is a fantastic debut record that really shows off Tia Gostelow's incredible musical ability. Each song paints a gloriously colourful soundscape full of feeling and life. Given this is the first full length, there is no doubt many more glorious sounds to come!
Check out Tia Gostelow's website to find out more!
