For months my friends have been urging me to listen the Pierce Brothers, and as soon as I heard their latest single Overdose I was converted. Just two guys making sweet as pop gems, it’s a pretty basic set-up. But if something’s working, why change the formula?
Combining drums, electric guitar and rollicking piano, it’s a wonder I haven’t been won over by these boys sooner. Produced by Jan Skubiszewski (who has worked with the likes of John Butler, Dan Sultan and Daniel Merriweather), Into the Dirt is likely to catapult these Melbourne twins into the big time.
Throughout, the brutal honesty and heartfelt songwriting will captivate long time fans and first time listeners. Overdose is a radio friendly track that makes the perfect EP opener. Track two, Mama Please, breaks the boundaries of pop convention to create something else entirely. Black Dog tells the story of a childhood pet, and the simplistic lyrics combine with lush instrumentation to ensure your foot starts a-tapping.
Two live tracks, recorded in Amsterdam, round out the EP, which demonstrates the level of success the Pierce Brothers have risen to over the past couple of years. Into The Dirt is set to bring a smile to your face and compel you to purchase all of their music and tickets to their next gig.
BY TEX MILLER
