Yalla Yalla share new single 'Aquatica;' announce January 19 'Tides' EP launch

Western Australia's impeccable coast inspires some fantastic music. As the azure Indian Ocean curls into some of the world's most perfect waves, it’s impossible to be present and not be affected by its timelessness. Encapsulating this infinite energy in vehement progressive rock, Perth five-piece Yalla Yalla have put forward Aquatica from their stunning sophomore EP, Tides.

Yalla Yalla formed in 2014 as the trio of brothers Dave and Tim Watkins (vocals/guitars and drums respectively) and guitarist Ben Harvey. Over time, the band's scope and personnel expanded to include bassist Alex Capes and Conrad Pene (who switched from bass to his current position of lead guitar). With this lineup, Yalla Yalla evolved into a musical vanguard that is part immovable object, part irresistible force. A sonic meteor storm of technical syncopated beats, inspired riffs and powerful, captivating vocals.

Distilling all of these elements, Tides is an incredible accomplishment of songwriting and production. Fastidiously toiled over, no attention to detail on the record has been spared. Each song starts with a foundational element – a melody, a beat, a lyric – and is honed into something more... something magnificent and complex, but with the beating heart of simplicity. Reflecting thoughtful creativity and diligent practice, Tides is daring and progressive, yet familiar and intimate.

Amidst the cleverly-formed repertoire of Tides are stand-out tracks begging for airplay. Perfectly controlled, first single Not Ordinary juxtaposes the technical with the uncomplicated – melding effortless emotion with sheer cognitive power and complexity. Crescendoing in a tempest of soloing guitars and soaring vocals, it is as definitive a song of Yalla Yalla as any.

With all attention swung to equally dynamic second single Aquatica, Dave Watkins elaborates, "There was a time when I had recurring dreams all with an aquatic element. On a couple of instances I was swimming against a rough tide in open water. Another time I was making a shelter close to a waterfall. One thing that I discovered in this swim-a-mile-for-my-life sort of 'stream' of consciousness is that...I always survived. I guess it's about pushing the limitations within a lucid dreamscape in a fight for survival and relating it to what it all could be symbolising in reality."

Recorded and mixed by Troy Nababan, Tides is divided by interludes that sculpt and guide an overall narrative – cutting out a path like a river flowing to the ocean. The EP is both a collection of songs and one overall work of art. The band's fans have patiently waited for new music since 2015's Centre Yourself, and they will not be disappointed. The time taken to craft Tides has been well spent.

New single 'Aquatica' out now - 'Tides' EP out January 11 (pre-order)
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Yalla Yalla 'Tides' EP Launch

Saturday January 19 - Jack Rabbit Slims, Perth
w/ Fuzz Toads, St James Sirens, Lights of Berlin

Contact: lee@firestartermusic.net

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