I stumbled onto Australia’s Young Magic when they opened for Youth Lagoon last November. Their stage set up (much like their sound) was very organic. Music, candlelight and incense enchanted us all. Their set was a short but amazing experience carried by transcendent drums and eerie vocals enveloped in smoke.
This performance translates beautifully to their full length release “Melt” (which is exactly what you’ll do when you listen to it). The use of non-traditional instruments like rattling coins, alarm clocks, water jugs and even cell phones play together with loops of synth and dreamy vocals. Together, all these elements resonate a montage of bliss.
I particularly recommend this album if you find yourself with some down time and creative urges. The sounds on Melt will lend themselves nicely to magnifying your inner creativity. Or maybe that’s just my inner hippie talking…