Hannah Story, Journalist

Hannah Story predicts Lorde's meltdown in 2014.

"There’s no way I can spend every day listening to somebody else’s ideas. It’s why I play music and not collect it in that way."

"We’re engaging social media this year, definitely, and RDIO is streaming the performances as well. We’re trying to engage music fans as much as possible."

It swells and dives and makes the most of that ‘80s-esque synth and bass drone throughout, but especially in closer Radiant Hour.

In the end it all feels like it’s been done by the band before, and that they could’ve pushed some sonic boundaries or just crafted another truly great rock or pop tune.

It seems like Dempsey knows that he has made a mark on Australian indie music, and is now content to play songs that made a mark on him.

"I kind of wanted to do something that was really poppy and kind of simple and catchy and straightforward. I took inspiration from both of those bands in the sense that I feel like there’s a little bit more like distortion and some higher guitar parts."

It’s an assured album that tries to experiment a little with different sonic elements, but ultimately is very Best Coast.

It’s a lo-fi album with potential, even if you only realise each song is different after repeated listens