The Moving Stills are an Indie Pop band from the Central Coast NSW (Darkinjung Country). Wading through vibrant melodies and nostalgic sounds, with pop hooks that glide through a dance floor full of heart and warmth. The Moving Stills have established a reputation for danceable Alt-Indie Pop tracks that float through the coastal air.
Having unveiled their sophomore album, Wabi Sabi, The Moving Stills are showcasing a collection of songs that capture the last few years for the band in their personal lives, as well as life as a touring band. Partnering up with Izaac Wilson on production, they hone in on that Indie Pop sound as well as explore new grooves on a few of the album tracks. The album themes cover a range of things, with everything from heartbreak to upbeat tracks that talk about love and being around your favorite people. In tracks like “Westside”, there’s mention of being on the road, which has made up a big part of the last few years for the band. They share, “We wanted to keep the honesty there on this album and write about our experiences and so we’ve been very open in expressing our feelings in these songs”.
In Feb 2022, the band became a viral hit on Tiktok with their cover of Tears For Fears ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’. Collating over 79k video uses and a bunch of views and likes of the cover. Even getting a nod from Tears For Fears themselves. The Moving Stills have recently ticked off another milestone which is Triple j’s Like A Version. Injecting some of that fun and wholesome energy into covering Ladyhawke’s ‘My Delirium’. The much-lauded feel-good foursome continues to establish themselves in the live circuit. Having supported Spacey Jane, Nothing But Thieves, and Lime Cordiale, as well as performing on festival stages including Party In The Paddock, The Big Pineapple, BIGSOUND, and Woodford Folk Festival. The Moving Stills have been on the road so much lately, that their van has a residency at the local mechanic. They’ve sold out their own headline shows around the country, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and their hometown of the Central Coast. In celebration of their upcoming album, The Moving Stills have announced an album tour for Jan/Feb 2024 with headline shows on the East Coast and West Coast. Visit their social media feeds for further information.
- https://www.facebook.com/themovingstills/
- https://www.instagram.com/themovingstills
- https://www.tiktok.com/@themovingstills
- https://twitter.com/themovingstills
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