High Tropics Share Long-Awaited Album, 'Keep The Faith'

Seven years since the release of their first single, indie rock stalwarts High Tropics have released their debut album, Keep The Faith.

Initially formed as a moniker for Josh Stewart to house songs outside of his now-defunct alternative rock group The Ninjas, High Tropics has since taken on a life of its own, with Stewart and his live band crafting something special at every turn.

Turnings heads thanks to their refreshing and breezy take on alternative and indie rock, and their ‘effortlessly cool’ style and sound, redolent of garage rock revival names such as The Strokes, High Tropics have spent much of the last decade delivering an impressive catalogue of singles and EPs.

Now, Keep The Faith arrives as an impressive debut, but not one caught up in the trap of labouring over crafting an accomplished first impression. In fact, rather than every track being penned with the idea of comprising an ‘all killer, no filler’ first album, the record appears as a rich mosaic of tracks which span the lifetime of High Tropics.

Alongside tracks from the projects earliest days, contemporary cuts also effortlessly complement the final product, with songs serving as a testament to Stewart’s resilience in the face of addiction, chronic illness, and heartache.

The deeply personal, introspective songwriting combines with a sound that is equal parts immersive, communal, and exuberant, allowing even the most stark tracks to provide a sense of unifying comfort as they traverse themes of hope and defiance.

While High Tropics’ Keep The Faith is the first album from the project, its arrival is more than just a debut record, it’s a declaration of perseverance and artistic integrity, and goes to show just what passion and ingenuity can achieve when combined in equal measure.

High Tropics’ long-awaited debut album, Keep The Faith, is out now.