Cool Sounds:
Cool Sounds are a 6 piece “Jazz-gaze” band from Melbourne. They released their debut record “Dance Moves” in June 2016 via Deaf Ambitions. The album consists of 10 tracks filled with gloomy, atmospheric arrangements and emotionally charged pop hooks which has seen them gain attention from music lovers around the country.
Recorded at Sonic Masala Festival in Brisbane on the 13th of August 2016.
Recorded by Reuben Aptroot and Mixed by Luke Thomson.
The Ocean Party:
The Ocean Party are a 6 piece band featuring members of Cool Sounds and Ciggie Witch. The Melbourne-via-Wagga Wagga group released their 7th album “Beauty Point” in August 2017 through Spunk, making it 9 full lengths in the past 7 years. Their signature DIY sound of summery pop hooks layered over mellow guitar jams has continued to develop on these releases as well as seeing them tour the country on numerous occasions.
Recorded at Sonic Masala Festival in Brisbane on the 13th of August 2016.
Recorded and Mixed by Reuben Aptroot.
Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 7-8pm, Sunday 15th of October 2017.
Show production and engineering: Reuben Aptroot.