The DMA's are an Australian trio that formed in 2013. I have reviewed their first self-titled EP below; which was released on the 28th of March 2014. However, they are releasing a full album very soon! So if you like what you hear when I link you at the bottom of the review, look out for it! Their new album is to be released on the 26th of February 2016. This alternative Aussie rock trio sound influenced by many UK alternative/indie-rock bands and solo artists from the 90's-00's!
The opening track of their self-titled EP is called 'Laced'. The intro is jam-packed full of catchy guitar riffs and chord structures, accompanied by a 90's-influenced voice, but the lead singer is no Liam Gallagher - more of a concoction of; Damon Albarn (Blur), Ian Brown (Stone Roses), Tom Clarke (The Enemy) and Jamie T! What a cocktail of great influences to sound like! The guitars are very fast and upbeat when the chorus hits, however they slow down on this line to emphasise the passion that they are trying to portray;
"It's in my heart, it's in my head for you."
Their second track, 'Your Low' sounds somewhat influenced by the US band The Strokes. This song reminds me of the perfect kind of song to be playing in your car with the sun-roof open, on the way down to the beach - cool and chilled. Furthermore the message that I received from this song is much darker. I feel as though that they have crossed paths with somebody who has hit the ultimate rock-bottom and they mock and look down on them, however the tables soon turn and the verse switches to first person.
"What I need I don't know, I'm a million miles from your low."
'Delete' is the next track off the EP and it introduces itself with some slow rhythmic strumming on the guitar, followed by the comforting nostalgic lyrics of;
"Don't forget about the stars, the sky, lucid as the air that blows and the light that shines"
The slow rhythm is mainly constant throughout, however it alters slightly on the chorus of;
"Don't delete my baby, don't defeat her now."
This song reminds me of Jamie T's 'Emily's Heart' and that is one of my all time favourite tracks, resulting in this being my favourite track off the EP so far. The next track 'Feels Like 37' is more upbeat compared to the previous track 'Delete' as it is full of clashing guitars and progression. The next track is called 'The Plan' and it opens with a groovy indie beat with a hint of psychedelia alongside the guitars. This track makes me want to compare them to 'Circa Waves' due to the beat, the rhythm, the vocals and the song as a whole... The final track to cease off the EP is called 'So We Know' and this is a calm and simple acoustic song to close off the EP. Even though I have labelled it as 'simple' it is very effective, resulting in it being the perfect song to finish with.
"Neon lights in my eyes, I'm chasing liberties 'cause there's none in my life."
In conclusion, it was incredibly refreshing to finally be able to review a band where the lead singer does not sound like a rip-off Liam Gallagher or Alex Turner. To be fair it was a very good EP; however I do not particularly think much of 'Feels Like 37' or 'The Plan' but the other tracks were pretty much spot on! I particularly favoured towards 'Delete' as it is just such a well thought-out song, so no wonder it is one of their most popular tracks! I would definitely recommend that you listen to the Aussie trio if you like your alternative/indie-rock bands! Here is the link to their EP below, it is also available to download on iTunes!
http://www.stereogum.com/1800660/stream-dmas-dmas-ep/mp3s/
8/10
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