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  • Single Review – Freak Mod 5: Strange Melodies (2026)

    Single Review – Freak Mod 5: Strange Melodies (2026)

    A new single arrives from Freak Mod 5, reminding us of the fun you can have with a few samples and synths.

    The main hook kicks in straight away over a bouncy trip-hop groove, before making room for the synth to shine. The whole thing has a sci-fi strangeness about it — a little ’70s exploitation cinema mixed with turn-of-the-century samples and beats. Spacey synth breaks keep things interesting throughout.

    Strange Melodies is the kind of tune that brings back memories of early-noughties triple j. When you think about it, there isn’t exactly a plethora of artists out there making this kind of noise — all the more reason to keep freaking, Freak Mod 5.

  • Single Review – Freak Mod 5: Jesus Is Knocking

    Single Review – Freak Mod 5: Jesus Is Knocking

    Jesus Is Knocking is the debut single from Freak Mod 5, and it lives up to the band name, drawing on classic film and TV music. They wouldn’t be out of place in a pilot about a group of women spies — or a Tarantino movie, given the hip hop groove.

    Musically, the single is a shift from the standard band format, and the trio clearly relish the opportunity to work with synth and samples. Organ-like keys lead the way and hold the hook, while subtle rhythm guitar and lead licks give it a psych rock feel. A hint of electro, harkening back to bands like The Avalanches, rounds things out and gives it a unique edge.

    The track settles into a laid-back, jam-session feel — groovy and bop-able. Considering the band members are located on both coasts of Australia, it’s dangerously cohesive — a strong start from Freak Mod 5.

    Video for the single, by Frank Leggett, here.