May 10, 2019
Sydney songwriter East Denistone has made a beautiful return for 2019 with his new single, ‘River’. A fitting continuation of the swirling indie sounds he presented on its predecessor ‘Amongst Taller Trees’, ‘River’ takes another step in unveiling an enticing and enigmatic artist emerging out of Australia’s east coast.
Marked by dramatic guitar and piano, ‘River’ finds itself twisting through rich lyricism and full-bodied instrumentation. In a similar vein to The National and Fleet Foxes, the evocative nature at the heart of ‘River’ comes direct from East Denistone’s vocal strength.
Buoying a narrative marked by personal struggle and complication, the artist brings light to the dark. “The song itself started off being about the nature of addictive behaviours. …Over time, it evolved into a song about life choices and consequences. It’s not some complicated, deeply introspective lyrical juggernaut, and I don’t think all music has to be. My hope is that the idea of making undesirable decisions that you might regret later on is a relatable predicament for listeners.” East Denistone
PRAISE FOR EAST DENISTONE
“Replete with crashing percussion, dramatic melodies and other teetering-on-the-edge-of-sinister sonic textures…”
MusicFeeds (‘Amongst Taller Trees’, 2019)
“If this single is indicative of his music to come, I think we can expect a more commanding presence from one of the most intriguing new voices in the alt-indie scene.”
SpeakerTV (‘Amongst Taller Trees’, 2019)
“While his otherworldly tones mixed with catchy hooks grasp at retro hits, there’s a formidable modernity that seeps into East Denistone’s tracks…”
The Soundcheck (‘Amongst Taller Trees’, 2019)
Spurring on the momentum following the successful release of ‘Taller Amongst Trees’, the release of ‘River’ looks to further engage fans with East Denistone and his story. This next chapter starts with a hometown show in Sydney in May with a slew of special guests.
EAST DENISTONE ‘RIVER’ LAUNCH SHOW
Thursday 30th May Lazybones Lounge Marrickville
with Locked In Lummo, Spruced Moose, Bowling in Japan
Tickets on the door
‘River’ is released Friday May 10th 2019.
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