After the Talk, the latest from Flora Road, is Perth/Boorloo post-rock at its finest. If bands keep popping up with tracks like this, there’s nothing to worry about with the music scene in this city.
The band have stepped up production since their last single Is, with big guitar sounds delivering memorable, fuzz-soaked riffs. Cooper Wils moves between heavy wall-of-sound riffs and delicate picking patterns with ease, while Bethany Watt’s bass carries the melody duties.
The point of difference comes from Qayla Locke’s choral vocal work. The blazing heavier bits are broken up by lighter verses, where her vocals shine alongside interesting synth soundscapes. Not to be outdone by the rest of the band, Locke rises with the track as it builds into the second half, launching from the line “so where’s my comfort” into echo-soaked screams.
Add a horn solo to the mix and the tune is well into expansive post-rock territory, combining heaviness with a touch of the Perthsound — yes, we’re making it one word now. Very keen to hear what comes next.
The single launch for After the Talk is this Saturday, May 2 at The Bird. Get your tickets here.
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