Perth indie pop-rock outfit Shorehaven have just unveiled their stellar debut EP, 'Milly’s Car Ride'. Described by the band as “a rollercoaster of emotion,” the record explores some of the many facets and experiences around love and relationships across six stunning tracks, amounting to what is overall a beautifully-performed and incredibly well-produced debut.
The band shared, “Each individual track, despite representing different ideas / perspectives about love and heartbreak, work together to build the overarching story of a failing relationship.”
Following the path of a relationship as it turns from sweet and bewitching to sour and broken, 'Milly’s Car Ride' presents in phases. The playful energy of ‘Tangelo’, with elements of ska shining through its bouncing guitar melodies, lays the groundwork of a honeymoon period; it’s cheeky, it’s sweet, it’s fun. Arriving closely alongside we have ‘Feminine’, whose similar themes of the joys of finding excitement and comfort with a new partner round off the sunny entrance to the EP’s story.
In ‘Circles’, however, the band express that “the tides start to turn as strings are attached and feelings turn sour.” As the bitterness starts its course, we see the relationship start to lose the playful ease of the opening tracks, leaning further instead into a grittier sound, with more emphasis on percussion and some seriously catchy guitar riffs. Onwards then, to ‘Sun-Kissed Love’ and ‘Waves’, where the rot sets in, with all last bits of romantic energy giving way to heartbreak, as the relationship inevitably tumbles off-course.
In its closing and title track, ‘Milly’s Car Ride’, which the band recently released as the lead single for the EP, the journey finds its resolution; “‘Milly’s Car Ride’ ties the story together with the song's energetic take on heartbreak and moving on, despite the understanding that the relationship has failed.” There is desire and torment present in the track, but a sense of acceptance and peace, too.
Having worked on the EP for around two years leading up to its release, Shorehaven were sure to put every last ounce of time, effort and passion they had into getting the record just right.
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