The Stems have kicked off their 40th anniversary year with a new single ahead of their national tour, a live LP and dates in Europe.
“Falling from the Sky “is the band’s first recording since their 2007 album “Heads Up”. Recorded at Revolver Studios and mixed at Pet Rock studios in Perth, it features original members Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, Dave Shaw and current guitarist Ashley Naylor (Even, The Church, Paul Kelly).
Dom: “I’d written the song about five years ago and had always envisaged the Stems doing it if we ever had the opportunity to record it. Lyrically, it’s a commentary on how attitudes change as one gets older and a little more cynical about things with the hope of love as the redeeming theme in the choruses.
“Dave and I initially tracked the song with Dave suggesting the groove and fuzz tone idea.
:It worked great and we sent it across to Jules to add his distinctive bass and backing vocals.
“Dave and I initially tracked the song with Dave suggesting the groove and fuzz tone idea. It worked great and we sent it across to Jules to add his distinctive bass and backing vocals.
“Having Ash Naylor be a part of the recording was also essential. His backing vocals and guitar added the cherry on top.”
“Falling from the Sky” has the distinctive Stems sound and will be followed by the release of new live album “The Stems - Official Live Album” on August 16.
“Falling From The Sky “is now available on all streaming platforms and limited edition vinyl through Melbourne’s Cheersquad Records and FOLC Records in Spain. “The Stems - Official Live Recording” can be pre-ordered here.
The Stems Australian Tour
AUG
23 - Theatre Royal Castlemaine, VIC
+ The Prize
24 - The Corner, Melbourne
+ The Prize
25 – The Gov, Adelaide
+ Romana Ashton & The Reeds
30 – Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane
+ Ups & Downs
31 – The Manning Bar, Sydney
+ New Christs
|SEP
6 – Freo Social, Perth
+ Rinehearts + Vancool
Tickets
European dates here.
