Melbourne band Floodlights have released their much anticipated second album, Painting of My Time. It features first single Human, follow up Lessons Learnt, title track Painting of My Time, and brand-new offering, the album closer, Wide Open Land.

Watch the video for Lessons Learnt here.

Floodlights are riding high with activity on a global scale, finding new champions and audience at every turn. On the back of performances at this year’s SXSW in Austin the band landed a new booking agent for UK and Europe – ATC Live (Black Country New Road, Black Midi, Grace Cummings, Mac Demarco) and UK/Europe distribution through Virgin Music.

In Australia, Floodlights recently supported Pavement, The Killers and Rolling Blackouts Coast Fever (national tour), alongside playing Tent Pole Festival and all  Falls Festival dates over New Years. Name checked by outlets as diverse as Frankie, Monster Children, The Age, NME, The Guardian, Forte, Music Feeds, Pilerats and more, they have built a loyal following based on powerful lyrics, impressive musicianship, and compelling stage presence.

They will embark on a massive national album tour through May and June – this expansive run of dates, their largest tour to date, will take them through Vic, SA, NSW, WA, QLD and NT.

Following this tour, Floodlights will be based in London from July – October and are confirmed for Visions Festival in London on July 22, along with the End of the Road Festival in September.

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Painting of My Time was recorded live on a 24 track tape machine over three days by Nao Anzai at Soundpark Studios in Melbourne, mixed by the acclaimed sound engineer, Andrew Savours (Black Country New Road, Arctic Monkeys, My Bloody Valentine), and mastered back in Melbourne by Joe Carra (Amyl & The Sniffers, King Gizzard).

Painting of My Time offers the group the space and time to contrast heavy hitting rhythms and chants with intimate, vulnerable moments. A conjuring of the rawness of rock ‘n’ roll through a soundscape of dynamic post-punk and art rock, introduced by the layering of trumpet, grand piano, violin and synth. A marked progression in musicality resulting in a sound rich in emotion. Drummer, Archie Shannon, explains, “Since From a View, there has been an urge to use additional instruments and layering to develop and progress our sonic landscape. A key aspect of this was the use of group vocals to create a choir-like, anthemic sound which is evident throughout the record. A conscious effort, yet seemingly natural elevation to match, and further elevate the feelings that the lyrics evoke.”

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Off the back of an extensive touring schedule, Floodlights have developed an organic nuance to their live shows. An experience tailored to each audience through extensions and interludes. A sense of storytelling that flows naturally from songwriting to the resonating finale of their live performances. Accompanied on stage by vocalist, trumpeter, and pianist, Sarah Hellyer, Floodlights push to the edges of their new sound. A progression that has seen them play alongside international heavyweights, and stand their ground, at all three Falls Festival dates.

Painting of My Time marks a natural departure and arrival. An evolution as a group, and as individuals, fuelled by life’s singular and shared experience. A response to questions asked over time, written down, and yelled with the conviction of honesty.