June 16, 2019
Following on from releasing a slew of standout singles, NSW Camden-based indie-rock band The Dardi Shades have just unveiled their infectious new single ‘Yeah You’re Young’ – produced by Adrian Breakspear (Gang of Youths, Boy & Bear, Triple One).
‘Yeah You’re Young’ is an explosion of jangly, summer-soaked indie-pop, that takes cues from luminaries The Vampire Weekend, The Kooksand The Libertines. From the outset, bright-sparked guitars play against the fervent vocals of endearing front man Stewart Patterson, of which is all held intact by a commanding rhythmic section.
Patterson talks about the meaning behind ‘Yeah You’re Young’:
“’Yeah You’re Young (but not going to be forever)’ is generally a sentiment of encouragement for the listener to take chances in their immediate situation as nothing worth doing comes easy. I wanted to juxtapose the song sonically between specific influences such as The Kooks, Libertines and the Killers.
I wanted raw, scratchy lead lines and tight rhythm sections that transform into a big-production, stadium rock styled chorus. Finishing with a rather personal and self-reflective “in-the-room” vibe for the song to finish on; and I really think we achieved what we set out to do with the help of Adrian Breakspear”.
To coincide with the release, the band will support Little May as part of their album tour on Saturday June 29th at University of Wollongong.
This continues on from a relentless touring schedule, which has included supports to crowd favourites The Rubens, The Vanns, Bec Sandridge and Hey Geronimo, as well as performing on the main stage at Secret Garden Festival 2019 and as the main support on Yours & Owls ‘Big-top’ show.
Previous releases and tours have been strongly supported by the likes of triple j, triple j Unearthed, community radio, as well as tastemakers and blogs Pilerats, Happy, AAA Backstage and Life Without Andy.
In the coming weeks The Dardi Shades will reveal additional touring dates and an accompanying music video for ‘Yeah You’re Young’.
‘Yeah You’re Young’ is available worldwide now.
THE DARDI SHADES
‘YEAH YOU’RE YOUNG’ LAUNCH PARTY
SAT 29 JUN | UOW BAR, WOLLONGONG NSW
praise FOR THE DARDI SHADES
“A sad-boy belter waltz that has me wanting to sit alone in a bar staring into a half empty schooner of warm beer (in a good way)”.
– Erica Mallett – triple j (AUS)
“A sweet little posi song that’s harkens back to the likes of Strokes et al”.
– Tommy Faith – triple j (AUS)
“Another polished slice of indie rock’n’roll”.
– Pilerats (AUS)
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