In case you were starting to worry that it had been a hot minute since we'd last heard from Aussie MC Joelistics, you can breathe deep with relief in knowing that he's as active as ever, freshly unveiling debut single Stark Reminder from new Melbourne three-piece Hicstep.
Pulling its roster from Melbourne, Berlin and Dubbo, the band blends live instrumentation with electronic beats intertwined with reggae influences, socio-political awareness and an undeniable punk attitude, all of which are on open display throughout Stark Reminder's run time. It's an angular, infectious, assured first release from the nascent trio, and you can give it a spin below.
The track is taken from the band's forthcoming debut EP, Escape From Prison Island, and was recorded in a small apartment in Kreutzberg, Berlin.
Head to the band's Facebook page to keep tabs on their upcoming releases and movements, as we're sure to hear more out of the Hicstep camp in the very near future.
