Garage rockers
PACIFIC AVENUE
release electrifying
EP “Strawberry Skies”
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Praise for Pacific Avenue
“This band continues to grow into their ambitions. This latest track curls around until it’s all springloaded rock goodness.” – Dave Ruby Howe (Triple J Unearthed)
“Their particular brand of indie-rock…blends old school riffage with new school sensibilities.” – PileRats
“Built on a foundation of some red hot influences in reggae and indie pop, Pacific Avenue have transformed their sound, (taking) a grittier and more determined direction.” – Happy Mag
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Kiama based indie-rock group Pacific Avenue are set to release their invigorating new EP “Strawberry Skies” today, Friday August 16th, alongside lead single “Something Good”. Overflowing with electrifying energy harkening back to the glory days of surf rock, the EP strikes a literal chord to the very core of these South-Coast legends.
The band are also excited to announce a national tour, kicking off in Berry on Saturday 21st September, and hitting the following venues along the way.
From the bold sounds of “You” through to “Excuse Me”, “Someday Soon”, “Give Me a Call”, and lead single “Something Good”, the EP exudes optimism and edginess in every track.
“Something Good was inspired by a period of time when we were all living out of home in a little beach shack in Wonoona,” said the band. “The lifestyle around that time influenced the writing behind it, giving it a sorta beachy sound. It’s cool because every time we listen to it, it draws us back to that place of freedom and youth which has since been demolished.”
STREAM “SOMETHING GOOD” HERE
STREAM THE FULL EP “STRAWBERRY SKIES” HERE
The music video for “Something Good” perfectly encapsulates the relaxed feeling and nostalgic, surf-rock sonics of the track, following the band through a coastal town that in some way feels familiar to us all… skateboarding, surfing and jamming together.
In 2017, on the coastal town of Kiama on Pacific Avenue, a four-piece garage rock band was born, blending authentic rock & roll with today’s modern sound. They released their debut single, “In Your Arms”, quickly becoming a familiar track in their set, reaching #1 on Triple J Unearthed in early May, led to the band landing a slot on 2017’s Sounds of the Suburbs festival line up in Cronulla. The band stems its influences from the Surf-rock-garage sound, looking up to bands such as Hockey Dad and Skegss. Other influences include Gang Of Youths, Powderfinger, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Crowded House.
With more releases, Pacific Avenue found themselves supporting artists such as Ocean Alley, The Wombats, Crooked Colours and San Cisco, to name a few. The band finished the year off by playing at Jindabyne’s Snowtunes Festival and the Lost Paradise over the new year.
2019 is looking exciting for the boys, having a debut EP on the way, and having supported Tash Sultana and playing alongside Ocean Alley and CLEWS. Keep an eye and ear out for lots of new stuff on the way.
Pacific Avenue’s new EP “Strawberry Skies” is out now on all streaming platforms.
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SAT 21 SEP – Berry Showground, Berry NSW
FRI 27 SEP – Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla NSW
SAT 28 SEP – Kiama Leagues Club, Kiama NSW
FRI 04 OCT – After Dark Bar, Canberra ACT
SAT 05 OCT – Yours & Owls Festival, Wollongong NSW
SAT 12 OCT – The Lair, Sydney NSW *All Ages*
SUN 13 OCT – Small Ballroom, Newcastle NSW
FRI 18 OCT – The Old Bar, Melbourne VIC
SAT 19 OCT – Wrangler, Melbourne VIC *All Ages*
FRI 25 OCT – Vinnies Dive Bar, Gold Coast QLD
SAT 26 OCT – Heya Bar, Brisbane QLD
SUN 27 OCT – North Gong Hotel, Wollongong NSW
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Follow PACIFIC AVENUE
Facebook | Instagram | Unearthed
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