DANDE AND THE LION

release killer new EP

“TWILIGHT HIGHWAY”

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Praise for Dande and the Lion:

“There’s something really hypnotic about this track from Sydney’s Dande and The Lion. Dreamy vocals with harmonies for days, this is the heartstring piece of pop music we need right now. They had a busy back end of 2018, playing a bunch of shows up and down the East Coast, clearly in hot demand.” – Life Without Andy 

“Can’t suppress the fun energy and vigour of this band with this track. [“Twilight Highway’s”] indie-disco aesthetic throws it back to some long-forgotten faves like New Young Pony Club, The Long Blondes, etc.” – Dave Ruby Howe (triple j) 

“I love the drama and life [“Stardust”] is filled with. I look forward to hearing more.”
Declan Byrne (triple j)  

“Awash with beautiful harmonies and dreamy melodies…” – Music Feeds

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Sydney’s own indie-pop extraordinaires Dande And The Lion have released their sophomore “Twilight Highway” EP today, Friday 20th September. The EP comes off the back of the band releasing psychedelically poppy singles “Stardust” and “Twilight Highway” earlier in the year.

“Twilight Highway” is available to stream now.

The 5 piece, female-fronted indie rock band put their powerful vocal harmonies and catchy rhythms on display once again throughout each track on “Twilight Highway”. With four separate songwriters coming together, with recording and production by Lachlan Mitchell, the EP promises to channel the electric live energy that is Dande and the Lion’s trademark.

The opening track on the EP, “Wasting Time” packs a vocal and lyrical punch with strong indie rock undertones and a focus on familial relationships, setting the pace for an EP full of reflection, introspection and the multi-faceted nature of human emotions. Title track “Twilight Highway” masterfully combines a bold arrangement of expansive electro-pop synths, a catchy chorus, energetic hook, off centre guitar riffs, all-encompassing percussion, and is as instantly infectious as their first two singles, making it the road trip track of the year.

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“I wanted to push Tass out of her comfort zone and get her front and centre, singing lead. I also had this vision for the song and Tass’ vocals fit that sultry, grounding vibe, with Bianca coming in on the chorus bringing the air element,” says Nick from the band of “Twilight Highway.”

Shifting focus to all things love and desire, the next two tracks on the EP are full of powerful insights and beautiful rhythmic composition. “Love’s Edge” sheds a unique light on the most powerful emotion known to man, personifying a defeated Love and reassuring it that it is needed by all humans. The thematic idea continues in “Give Me Something” a “wake-up call” to not be afraid of the motions of love and desire to achieve a clearer outlook.

“Stardust” is the perfect close to a versatile and powerful EP, the otherworldly track explores humanity’s significance in the universe, and our desire to explore and learn, adapt and evolve, appreciate and reflect, live with joy and die without fear, and through all of this, to connect with the universe. Reminiscent of Purity Ring and The Preatures, “Stardust” leads the listener on a rollicking ride through the cosmos, embellished by enthralling harmonies and powerful production.

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“Stardust came about, accidentally, while trying to play a David Bowie’s Heroes cover off the top of our heads,” said the band. “We started playing a few riffs and became really excited by the sounds that were emerging and became totally immersed in the feeling of what was happening. It sounded nothing like Heroes, so we dropped the cover and explored what was coming into existence. After the lyrics were written the title Stardust made even more sense, but it was only after the song was produced did it click: ‘Ziggy played guitar…’”

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“Twilight Highway” is available to stream on all platforms now!

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AMNPLIFY – DB