Purple Haus

With boisterous post-rock soundscapes akin to Mogwai, sleepmakeswaves and Explosions in the Sky, Bear the Mammoth’s new release is a triumphant return to form for the Australian post-rock veterans following 2018’s Years Under Glass. Purple Haus builds on their legacy by experimenting further with synths and compositional styles, drawing influence from the likes of PVT, Com Truise and Boards of Canada. The result pushes the band to their limits – riffs meet synths as the band’s compositions become louder or lighter on a track-by-tack basis. “When we finished recording the new record, it didn’t take long for us all to start eye-balling new gear and talking about what we want to do next,” says bassist Stephen Evans. “The fun we’ve had experimenting with new ideas and themes still feels fresh, and we think the album is a good reflection of that. It’s the most synth-heavy album we’ve done so far, and there was a lot of influence from different genres that fell into the music naturally.”