It’s said that a picture can speak a thousand words – in the case of the title of Glass Towers debut album Halcyon Days, and the 11 perfectly formed pop gems contained within, the band have captured the joy, wonder, adventure, innocence and mystery of youth.
Glass Towers began their narrative through the release of a pair of highly acclaimed EPs – What We Were, When We Were (2011) and Collarbone Jungle (2012) – and the associated singles which were conceived during the bands final days at High School.
The band became a staple of national broadcaster Triple J, and honed their craft on festivals like Splendour In The Grass and tours alongside contemporaries such as Loon Lake, Dappled Cities, Papa Vs Pretty and internationals Maximo Park and The Kooks.
Halcyon Days is an exploration of the band’s youth, but this time from the perspective of a young man standing on the doorstep of adulthood. Through songs such as title track ‘Halcyon’ and the lustful lament of ‘Tonight’, Glass Towers are reflecting on where they have been and what might face them ahead.
Ben Hannam explains, “The album is your invitation back into the heady rush of
teenage days. Of lusting after the girl at that first house party, of escapism and endless weekends spent inside that girl’s bedroom. Of roaming the suburbs at night in a state of permanent intoxication, drunk on pure life. Being young and beautiful, living for the moment and never wanting to grow up. The whole album is a form of dedication to that period of my life, my ‘Halcyon Days’.”
Glass Towers have just completed their first tour of the UK and Japan where the album will also be released later in the year.
Along with the news of the band’s debut album, comes the announcement of their largest national headline tour to date. Opening the proceedings is young Sydney songstress Jordan Leser (pronounced ‘Lazer’). Her beautiful and serene voice can be heard across the album and features on the recent single ‘Halcyon’.
‘HALCYON DAYS’ Album Tour
With special guests and Jordan Leser (* not appearing)
Thursday 8th August 2013
Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide SA*
Friday 9th August 2013
Prince Of Wales, Bunbury WA*
Saturday 10th August 2013
Amplifier Bar, Perth WA*
Sunday 11th August 2013
Newport Hotel, Fremantle WA*
Wednesday 14th August 2013
Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Friday 16th August 2013
The Standard, Sydney NSW
Saturday 17th August 2013
The Toff, Melbourne VIC
Wednesday 21st August 2013
Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
Thursday 22nd August 2013
The Loft, Gold Coast QLD
Friday 23rd August 2013
The Northern, Byron Bay NSW