The Preatures

The Preatures are an Austrailian rock band formed in 2010 in Sydeny. Guitarist Jack Moffitt and bassist Tom Champoion were friends in high school, and they happened upon singer Isabella Manfredi when all three attended the Austrailian Institute of Music. At first, they formed a cover band together, mainly playing Rolling Stones and other rock covers, before they got singer/guitarist Gideon Bensen and drummer Luke Davison to form the Preatures. They signed with Mercury Records in 2012, and released their first EP, Shaking Hands. The second EP, Is This How You Feel? won the prestigious Vanda & Young Prize, placing forever under the watchful eye under many new fans. Their their third album, Blue Planet Eyes, arrived this fall.

Their sound is mostly based off of clasic rock and what they call gothic soul, but in my opinion, they use much more vintage melodies than they give themselves credit for. Songs like "Is This How You Feel?" and "Cruel" especially have throwback sounds that reminisce of the 80's. Coincidentally, the Preatures are commonly compared to Haim, a band I previously touched on. Anyway, this album is pure gold in my opinion. It's very original, and the songs pretty much entirely different form one another, but they all have the specific sound you come to associate with the band after listening for awhile. They have a very unique sound. I am completely in love with the classic guitar and bass hooks that play, as well as Manfredi's low, tonal melodies. You don't often see something so fresh and original,  ever, these days. I'd reccomend this band to anyone I saw on the street, I think it's a sound that everyone can appreciate, which is a good thing.

Check out their website: http://www.thepreatures.com
Listen to their music: https://soundcloud.com/thepreatures

{for week of 10/24}