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Angst-toppable
It’s been a massive couple of months for Brisbane’s Monsters Up North.
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In September, they dropped the pop-punky Smile, and soon after, they followed it with the rowdy I Want You (To Know). But now, they’ve reached another milestone, showing a whole new side to themselves on their latest effort, All Our Flowers Are Growing Sideways.
It’s a track that’s a little indie, a little punky and a little emo. There’s a whole lot of energy to be found in All Our Flowers Are Growing Sideways, and the band have delivered a garage-wall shaking performance. Aside from feeling very DIY and raw, the strength of the single lies in its relatively simple structure. This allows the lyrics to shine and is ultimately what makes things so punchy.
An anthemic, angsty classic from a band that just keeps getting better
By focusing on relationships and the insecurities, anxieties and emotions that come with them, Monsters Up North have turned this tune into one massive feels fest. In statements, frontman Lachy Kerr has described the track as a self-counselling session detailing lust, love, and the fear of being alone; we reckon this has absolutely bled into his performance. His unique, moody delivery helps pile on the grit, and this really sets the track apart.
It was love at first listen for us and All Our Flowers Are Growing Sideways. It is Monsters Up North’s strongest release to date, and whether you’ll be screaming or crying along to it, we’re sure you’ll agree it’s an anthemic, angsty classic from a band that just keeps getting better.
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