Australia’s favourite psych rock sisters, Stonefield, are hitting the road on a massive national headline tour in support of their acclaimed sophomore LP As Above, So Below which was release in July 2016. The Melbourne band will take in 17 dates across metro and regional centres this Spring in their biggest Australian tour to date.
In addition to the tour they’re pleased to reveal the group’s latest single ‘Love’. In contrast to most of the record, where the writing process began with the vocal as the guiding light, ‘Love’ was written with quite a different approach, taking shape from a stripped back jam between lead guitarist Hannah, Sarah (keys) and Holly (bass). The sisters were rocking out in their lounge room in country Victoria, and brought to life an intricate and intoxicating musical bed, to which vocalist Amy then added a jangly, day dream inducing top line. The instrumental focus is evident in the finished track, and shows yet more diversity from an already dynamic young band.
The follow-up to 2013’s self-titled debut, As Above, So Below, reaffirms the position of the four-piece in the upper echelons of Australian psych-rock royalty. The record is a musical coming-of-age of sorts, the sprawling soundscapes and lyrical depth of As Above, So Below showcases the group’s progressing musical maturity. The 10-track juggernaut delicately and boldly displays the Findlays’ signature penchants for kaleidoscopic guitar riffs, swirling melodies and hallucinogenic vocals.
Stonefield are renowned for their mind blowing, energetic, engaging live shows, and have spent the last six months traversing the globe and performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, wowing fans on a string of headline US shows, including a jaunt at Austin’s SXSW festival.
Joining them on the road are all-girl powerhouse RACKETT, whose debut single ‘BATS’ was released in July. Making loud and experimental pop rock, the fourpiece provide fans with an adventurous live show. Their high energy set travels between punk-pop hooks and unpredictable live jams, keeping both the girls and the audience on their toes.
Rounding off this epic line-up are White Bleaches, the four-piece garage psych band formed in 2015 in the coastal surf town of Torquay. Since relocating and recording in Melbourne the guys have played with the likes of Twin Peaks, Green Buzzard, and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, to name a few.
“It’s been way too long since we have been on the road for a big tour, so we’re really excited to get back out there to share our new music with Australia. Rackett and White Bleaches are both rad bands, so it’s going to be a really fun tour!” – Amy Findlay
If their track record for smashing their sold out live sets is anything to go by, these shows are not to be missed!
STONEFIELD – AS ABOVE, SO BELOW TOUR DATES
With special guests White Bleaches & RACKETT (East Coast Only)
and Georgia Reed (Perth & Fremantle)
Thu 6 Oct Small Ballroom | Newcastle NSW (18+)
Fri 7 Oct Academy | Canberra ACT (18+)
Sat 8 Oct The Imperial | Sydney NSW (18+)
Fri 14 Oct Fat Controller | Adelaide SA (18+)
Sun 16 Oct Sooki Lounge | Belgrave VIC (18+)
Thu 20 Oct Kay St | Traralgon VIC (18+)
Fri 21 Oct Karova Lounge | Ballarat VIC (18+)
Sat 22 Oct The Wool Exchange | Geelong VIC (18+)
Thu 27 Oct he Grand Hotel | Mornington VIC (18+)
Fri 28 Oct The Westernport Hotel | Phillip Island VIC (18+)
Sat 29 Oct Howler | Brunswick VIC (18+)
Fri 4 Nov Sol Bar | Sunshine Coast QLD (18+)
Sat 5 Nov The Foundry | Brisbane QLD (18+)
Sun 6 Nov Miami Marketta | Gold Coast QLD (18+)
Fri 11 Nov The Rosemount | Perth WA (18+)
Sun 13 NovMojo’s | Fremantle WA (18+)
STONEFIELD ALSO PLAYING AT…
Fri 16 Sep | The Beach Hotel | Byron Bay NSW
Sat 17 Sep | Mitchell Creek Blues & Rock Festival | QLD
Thu 22 Sep | Rolling Stone – Live Lodge | Melbourne VIC
Sat 1 Oct | Yours and Owls Festival | Woollongong NSW
Sun 2 Oct | Caxton St Festival | Brisbane QLD
Sat 12 Nov | Bridgetown Bluefest | Bridgetown WA