MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
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Finally a young band decides to rebel against the easy-listening, indie-pop that surrounds us and play with grit. Gyroscope have the same penchant for powerful hooks and bursts of intensity that bands like Superchunk mastered in the mid-90s but their sound also seems to be influenced by local acts, adding to the evolution of an Australian guitar sound. Any similarities to peers are overpowered by the fact that these youngsters have found a stylized sound very early in their careers considering Midnight Express is only their second release. The Lesser Me opens proceedings and immediately shows the power Gyroscope can manufacture through their crisp, distorted sound but Sharp Words hints at the type of songwriting that may find them nestled in the high rotation category on radio. Midnight Express is a welcome return to angsty but sensitive indie rock and hopefully will kick-start a trend and save us from overdosing on guitar-pop. To watch the video for Midnight Express click here.