Introducing Melbourne act, Slum Sociable. Today, the Melbourne duo release "Castle" the first official single taken from the duo's anticipated debut album, due for release October 13. Recorded in London with producer Rich Cooper (Mystery Jets, Josef Salvat, Lucy Rose) and mixed by Ben Allen (Animal Collective, Cut Copy, Gnarls Barkley), the song is premiered exclusively on Clash.
Steeped in groove, "Castle" has a firm hold on the hips guiding Slum Sociable left to right in hypnotic sway through the intersection of jazz, electronica and soul. It's gorgeous and effortless - "Castle" brings to mind sonic elements of acts like Bonobo, Animal Collective and Big Scary
Released late in 2015, the luxurious charm of their release, TQ saw the duo cut through internationally. Tracks like 'All Night' and 'Apartment' received love from noted radio stations including Beats 1, BBC Radio 1 and KCRW, also popping up on a throng of global Spotify and Apple Music Playlist's. It also saw them release a single via tastemaker label Kitsune and tour globally, with performances throughout the UK and US, and slots back home at St Jerome's Laneway Festival and Splendour in the Grass.
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