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“Those rumbling drums, that sneaky little slide guitar line… the way it all comes together to become a lush, powerful piece of music that’s so easy to get caught up in” — Double J (Australia)
“Saturday on the main stage came hard, giving us three truly standout performances. The first of those came courtesy of Melbourne power-duo THIS WAY NORTH. The guitar-drum duo was instantly captivating, turning my skeptical-ass into a fan within minutes of stumbling across their mainstage performance. I was caught completely off guard by their powerful, dancey hooks and their impossibly cool aesthetic” — Rag Music (Atmosphere Gathering, Canada)
It’s easy to forget that This Way North is a two-piece band. Drummer/vocalist Cat Leahy and guitarist/vocalist Leisha Jungalwalla create a uniquely full, expansive sound that translates effortlessly from the studio to the stage.
2017 was a huge year for the duo. With over 120 live shows across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, This
Way North wove their magic for audiences from the Yukon, just 200kms south of the Arctic Circle, to the Northern Territory’s sweeping central desert and the geysers of Rotorua NZ.
Lead single 'Nothing to Say' sets the tone for this new EP, with it’s driving cross-rhythms and harmony-rich vocals. Ethereal yet upbeat, the song captures the essence of wanting to just be still and unwind, of waking up in the morning and getting out of your head.
'Head Above Water' takes a different turn, featuring mid-noughties-style guitar riffs, sun-drenched lyrics and a rolling drone that begs to carry you downstream with it. In contrast, 'Make It Work' will have you up and dancing to funk-infused beats and the kind of sing-a-long refrain that’s been known to fill arenas.
With 'Pressure' This Way North call up some feel good dirty pop vibes, complete with muted guitar stabs and a sweet soaking of reverb.
Vol 2. perfectly encapsulates what This Way North is all about: great music, great company and seriously fun times.
Currently of no fixed address, country girls Cat and Leisha are enjoying life on the road, but one thing is evident their sound: their home is on the stage. Whether in a local dive bar or at a national festival, This Way North plays with more passion and energy than a 10-piece band, drumming up a contagious euphoria. Big, rhythmic, spacious and saturated with summer, EP Vol. 2 invites you to turn up the volume and let loose.
The release of EP Vol. 2 will be followed by a national Australian tour. This Way North will spend March playing all over Western Australia before dropping by South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland between April and May. They will then hop across the pond for a New Zealand tour and a further jump over the ocean to return to where it all began, Canada.
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