Sydney trio DMA’S have today unveiled a new video for an acoustic version of track ‘In The Air’. DMA’Smade a huge impression with their 2016 debut album ‘Hills End’, which became a Gold-selling smash at home and a word-of-mouth hit here in the UK. Now the band have raised their game with their new album ‘For Now’ which will be released on April 27ththrough Infectious Records. DMA’S arrive in the UK this month to start their Sold Out UK Tour, including the Kentish Town Forum on May 1st.
Produced by the band alongside Kim Moyes of The Presets, ‘For Now’ is a gloriously uplifting album of beautifully honed, passionately emotive rock’n’roll songs. A teaser of what to expect emerged late last year when intro track ‘Dawning’ was released followed by ‘In The Air’ and title track ‘For Now’. Demonstrating that the DMA’S are brimming with confidence, with crowd-pleasing hooks, rich melodies and timeless indie anthems.
That purity and command of songcraft is also on vivid display throughout‘In The Air’. It’s a beautiful ballad, with sweeping production, and daydream-inducing lyrics that shine a light on the band’s much-loved talent for pop writing.
While the collection echoes the strident, hook-heavy Britpop and Madchester influences of the band’s debut on tracks such as the explosive opener ‘For Now’ and Depeche Mode-esque ‘Do I Need You Now?’, it’s also an album that demonstrates a very organic evolution. ‘The End’ (written by guitarist Johnny Took) shows Kim Moyes’ influence with its dark electronic production and synths, while the psychedelic-tinged ‘Emily Whyte’ (written by guitarist Matt Mason) erupts into an epic, blissed out album closer.
More broadly, the most transformative element of the band’s sound comes in the shape of Tommy O’Dell’s vocals - the character and attitude of his voice is now heightened by a fresh new soulful element.
“Last time round, we were still working out what kind of band we want to be, and we still are,” admits Johnny Took. “We still have that jangly rock’n’roll aspect to it, but it’s also matured in other ways. It feels like a natural progression for the band.”
DMA’S announced a UK Headline tourfor May/April 2018, including dates at the Manchester Academy, 02 Forum Kentish Town & Barrowland, Glasgow(see full tour dates below).
‘For Now’ track listing:
‘For Now’ ‘Dawning’ ‘Time & Money’ ‘In The Air’ ‘The End’ ‘Warsaw’ ‘Do I Need You Now?’ ‘Break Me’ ‘Lazy Love’ ‘Tape Deck Sick’ ‘Health’ ‘Emily Whyte’
Last seen as support on The Kooks’ huge arena tour, DMA’S return to the UK for their headline tour this April/May. Full dates here;
April
27th– Rock City, Nottingham 28th– Academy, Manchester 29th– Northumbria Institute, Newcastle
May
1st– 02 Forum, Kentish Town London 4th– The Tramshed, Cardiff 5th – Liverpool Sound City 7th– The Junction, Cambridge 8th– The Waterfront, Norwich 9th– Leeds Beckett University, Leeds 10th– 02 Academy, Oxford 21st– 02 Academy, Bristol, 22nd– Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow 23rd– Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline 25th– The 02 Institute, Birmingham 26th– The Plug, Sheffield 27th – Neighbourhood Weekender http://dmasdmas.com/
