Founded: 2008
Location: Brisbane
Little Scout are an independent band from Brisbane, Australia. They have released two EPs and one album, and have toured with established Australian bands Yves Klein Blue, The Holidays, Holly Throsby, Clare Bowditch and Cloud Control; and international bands Belle and Sebastian, The New Pornographers, Sharon Van Etten, School of Seven Bells and Camera Obscura. Soon after forming in 2008 they were named as one of Triple J's "Next Crop" artists and have been featured on Vimeo, receiving over 69,000 views. Their debut album Take Your Light was released in 2011, to positive reviews.Little Scout play an integral part within the Brisbane independent music community and wider Australian music community, with members previously performing live and on record for other established bands including but not limited to The John Steel Singers, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Parades, Edward Guglielmino and Skinny Jean. In 2011 they were selected to play the Big Sound conference - a key industry event in Australia.Little Scout released single "Go Quietly" in June 2012, co-written with Scott Bromiley (The John Steel Singers) and engineered by drummer Miro Mackie. The song was mixed by American producer Lars Stalfors (The Mars Volta) who contacted the band after hearing them on Triple J unearthed radio. Carter Maness of New York blog RCRD LBL wrote "Marching along with loose floor toms, swelling guitar and sweet female harmonies, Aussie rockers Little Scout really succeed at the oft-attempted 'bringing garage rock to the beach' concept. "Go Quietly" is pure summer fun – a bit dreamy, a bit whimsical, a bit soaked."
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Seven years and two albums
Sign to imprint of indie powerhouse One Little Indian
Brisbane group get the nod.
The overall effect is that of a hypnotic serenade, with the small-but-enthusiastic crowd watching on quietly and winding down an intimate, Sunday-night gig.
Melissa Tickle is in great form all night, making up for her sister’s missing harmonies.
"Really, you’ve chosen to do this thing – this lifestyle, full-time hobby, whatever you want to call it – and you’re spending so much time with these people."
The Brisbane band say no rest for the wicked
All of lights!
The minimalistic We Used To Know is a standout but, then, the entire album is a shining testament to the strength of Brisbane’s music scene beyond post-adolescent dance-pop. Treat yo’self.