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Swapmeet's Debut 'Mount Zero': Indie Magic from Down Under
21 Apr
Summary
- Adelaide band Swapmeet formed in 2020 and bonded over shared musical tastes.
- Their debut album 'Mount Zero' is set for release on July 17.
- The band recorded their new album in a beach house during Australian winter.
Australian band Swapmeet, formed in Adelaide in 2020, is on the cusp of releasing their debut full-length album, 'Mount Zero,' on July 17. The quartet, consisting of Venus O'Broin, Jack Medlyn, Maxwell Elphick, and Josh Doherty, met while finishing high school. Their music is characterized by a blend of delicate melodies and intense shoegaze elements.
The band recorded 'Mount Zero' over two weeks last June in a beach house in Noarlunga. The sessions took place during the Australian winter, fostering a focused environment for layering tracks to achieve their rich, nostalgic sound. The title track, 'Mount Zero,' is named after a symbolic roadside marker.
Swapmeet's performances at SXSW earlier this year, their first in the U.S., generated significant buzz. The band members describe their hometown, Adelaide, as a smaller, more disconnected city than major hubs like Melbourne, which they feel has shaped their unique underdog sound and approach to music.
Singer-guitarist Venus O'Broin initially pursued visual art and poetry before fully embracing music, influenced by artists like Lady Gaga and Sinead O'Connor. The band's dynamic blend of quiet and loud passages, along with emotionally resonant songs like 'Halfway' and 'My Heart Breaks II,' showcases their collaborative spirit and evolving artistry.
