Live Review: LISTEN: Willow Beats 'Alchemy' + Tour Dates

WILLOW BEATS to our speakers with their latest single 'Alchemy' which also coincides with the announcement of a boatload of national tour dates for March.

Layering shaky synths over each other, 'Alchemy' builds a wall of sound that is grounded by a defined sonic beat the pulsates  throughout the track. The vocal of the track is also significantly pulled back and is used more as an instrument of pure sound rather than a story telling device. It is an interesting choice and exhibits a restrain, but also a creative leap for WILLOW BEATS.

Since the release of their self-titled EP in 2012, WILLOW BEATS have earned their place as one of Australia's best electronic acts with a sound best described as 'if middle earth had synths'. For WILLOW BEATS, 'Alchemy' is a step up in their songwriting and production, with more organic sounds, layering and sampling.

ALCHEMY NATIONAL TOUR

Tuesday 5 March w/ Colourwaves

Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC

Wed 6 March w/ Twinsy

Beach Road, Bondi, NSW

Fri 8 March w/ Alison Wonderland

Bowler Bar, Brisbane, QLD

Sat 9 March

The Rabbit Hole, Mackay, QLD

Tues 12 March w/ Yosemite

Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC

Sat 16 March w/ Lurch & Chief

Eds Castle, Adelaide, SA

Tues 19 March w/ Alta

Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC

Tues 26 March w/ ALLDAY

Workers Club, Melbourne, VIC

Words by Luke Letourneau

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