Safia Unveil Their 'Evil' Side With New Single 'Counting Sheep'

ACT-bred electro-soul trio Safia are preceding their forthcoming trip to the United States with the release of new single Counting Sheep, which frontman Ben Woolner-Kirkham describes as the "evil sibling" of last year's cut Paranoia, Ghosts & Other Sounds.

The track, which is due for release this Friday, 13 March, kicks off with some disconcerting synth-string action before a minimalist verse punctuated by Woolner-Kirkham's falsetto upper-register vocal work carries it through to an aurally lush build before bassy vocoder takes the lyrical reins for the plodding, pseudo-steam-powered chorus. We'll leave the rest as a surprise for you, though - get amongst it below:

The band are ultra-busy this month, putting in time for shows in Los Angeles, New York City and at Austin's South By Southwest showcase this month, but it's the homeland's chance to see the new goods live upon their return - they'll play two Vinyl Club-backed launch shows in late April and early May, for which each ticket comes with a free 7" vinyl of the new single, which punters can collect on the night.

As for which night in particular, Safia will perform at Sydney's Newtown Social Club on Thursday, 30 April, and head to Melbourne the following week to play Northcote Social Club on Thursday, 7 May.

Tickets are available now. See theGuide or The Music App for more information.