Writing of their debut Stem Together back in 2015, Vice Noisey described the music of Perth duo Erasers as “almost ritualistic pop.” Listen to the songs of Rebecca Orchard and Rupert Thomas and it doesn’t take too long to understand why. Sitting at the intersection of pop, psych and drone, Erasers conjure a beguiling blend of guitar, synths, drum loops and vocals—a sound indebted not only to the immensity of the Western Australian landscape but also the ancient and enduring culture which has moved across it for tens of thousands of years. A sound, that is, which blurs the line between the human and natural world, as well as the divide between the physical and metaphysical.
This spring sees the pair return with their third album, Constant Connection. A joint release between Night School and Fire Talk Records, the record represents a development of this style. Soundscapes as both landscapes and mindscapes, spaces through which Orchard’s vocals emerge with an almost incantatory logic.
Erasers have unveiled the title track as a preview of the record, and its intuitive and immersive sound captures the atmosphere perfectly. “The core of this song came together quickly over the course of a morning writing session,” the band explain. “As many good ideas do, this one seemed to gel in the space of a few minutes, the drum rhythm, bassline, and repeated synth melody sat well together immediately […] there’s something about this one that just sits really well with us, so it seems fitting to have named the album after it.”
The result is something of a paradox, evoking both the fragility and timeless majesty of the land. A force almost beyond comprehension that nevertheless requires care and fostering. “As usual, layers of synth and keys whirl around over the top of a classic Rupert drum loop,” the band continue. “Voice is used almost as another instrument, making melodies and repetitions on the delicate nature of existing in the world and the strength in connection.”
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The track comes complete with a video directed and edited by Duncan Wright:
Constant Connection is out via Fire Talk and Night School Records on the 22nd April and you can pre-order it now from the Erasers Bandcamp page.
