The release of Last Light in 2019 accompanied by an East coast tour saw Syrup go on receive positive reviews and solid airplay both domestically and internationally.
Multiple tracks were included in numerous community radio weekly picks, as well being added to Spotify’s official Global Lofi Indie and Alternative Rock playlists. On the back of this success, the band focused the majority of 2020 aiming to write songs in as simple a way as possible – often with just an acoustic guitar and vocals. A second full length album was written and scrapped before the band found themselves satisfied with the new direction that is presented through Lavender Sky.
The result is a more mature sound presented through robust songwriting. The more simple approach to presenting a feeling or story has given way to production choices which elevate and highlight the song rather than convolute it. Lavender Sky is produced by Tom Briese with drums engineered and tracked by Keelan Sanders at Bedlam studios. Embracing technology and sounds popular with growing and difficult to ignore genres such as hyperpop, the track implements formant shifted vocals as well as programmed drums to create a fresh space within a crowded dreampop genre.
The song shares the feeling of new-found freedom and rediscovered autonomy. Lavender Sky provides pause, highlighting and acknowledging that even the most simple experiences, such as admiring the sunset and sharing intimate moments with friends, should not be taken for granted. There will be a music video released in late June in collaboration with Brisbane artist Emily Puxty. “Syrup, go on are just a damn good time,” says John Russell (4000 Records). I love the technicolour soundscape they create and lush layering of the instrumentation, just takes me away!”
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