16 May 2015 (released)
26 May 2015
For most bands, the idea is simple: write a few tunes as quickly as possible, and then find the nearest bar that will let you play them. But Sydney's DMA'S aren't like most bands.
DMA'S have signed a raft of record deals across the world (in the UK they're on the in-form Infectious alongside the likes of Drenge and Alt-J) they're in the much enviable position of having reams of songs already written, re- hearsed, perfected and ready to go - right at the time most bands in their situation are desperately trying to find inspiration.
On May 18 the band released a bunch of those songs in the UK for the first time.
Their debut mini-album tells you everything you need to know about DMA'S aesthetic. Positively overflowing with huge choruses and hooks galore, it's a melting pot of ideas that sets the bands stall out perfectly: a touch of US alt rock-inspired skuzziness here (‘Your Low’), a bit of The La's stripped-down dexterity there ('Delete') and lashings of anthemic, memorable moments make it a compelling, engrossing listen. But with these boys, there's also much more than meets the eye - from lush middle eight's that recall cult Aussie he- roes Sleepy Jackson, to 808-inspired grooves, and the gloriously wall of sound guitar effects pedals that push much of the record to the next level.
At the centre of it all is DMA'S main vocalist Tommy O'Dell, a man who's voice has the capacity to both sooth and ignite fire in whoever happens to be listening to him.
Gaining early support from UK press Music-News.com caught up with DMA’S at The Great Escape to find out more.
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