Surf Shop Cops’ forthcoming debut album, Constant State, follows a coming-of-age narrative. Songwriter Michael Slitenbachs reflects on the hard truths of growing up, and the things he doesn’t like about his younger self, to come out the other end of the ten tracks a better adjusted, more optimistic, and a much happier person. 

The influence of bands like Amyl and the Sniffers, WAAX, and even Midnight Oil are all present, but it’s the unbridled intensity of the performance, the outpouring of emotion in the lyrics, and the enormous production.

The second single, ‘High’, from the upcoming debut album from Surf Shop Chops, Constant State is a reflection on whether your habits are serving you. The lyrics delve into the importance of asking yourself the questions that you know the answers to but are in denial of. Musically, you can hear a mix of early 2000’s style emo, and indie rock, which carry the track’s relatable lyrics with bounce, swagger, and sing-along hooks in spades. 

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‘HIGH’
Single Launch
WA Tour

9.6 – The Bird, Northbridge 
10.6 – Cutler + Smith, Geraldton
18.6 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
24.6 – The Shed, Albany
25.6 – Pier Hotel, Esperance