“Better” from Australia’s Prudence takes you on a dreamy and atmospheric journey, an eclectic amalgam of genres stylistically woven through their distinct sound. Prudence, also known as Tom Crandles has previously worked with COLOURS and Au.Ra, his current project being a solo endeavor with live accompaniment from pianist Aleesha Dibbs, bassist Kat Harley and drummer Liam Hoskins. The track is a part of a four song EP “Untitled” released on May 14th, this single being a taste of the well built compositions Crandles has crafted. “Better” pairs introspective and clever lyricism with perfectly balanced instrumentation that effervesces through your head as you take it all in. I’ve found it especially aesthetically pleasing when listened to in nature, gazing out at our expansive and wondrous surroundings. If “Better” suits your fancy, consider pre-ordering the EP via Endless Recordings.
-Alyssa Holland
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Known previously for his work as outfit COLOURS, as well as one half of the Sydney based band Au.Ra (felte Records), Prudence began organically as a song writing endeavour with an emphasis on self expression and exploration. Initially working in bedsits and hotel rooms across the UK and Europe; Tom now records from his studio in Sydney, working hand-in-hand with exciting new Australian independent label Endless Recordings.
In Prudence, Tom offers his own idiosyncratic vision of the world – one that feels electric yet effortless; a natural disaster of melody and noise in a disorientating sea of emotion.
Untitled is simultaneously tender and resentful, four tracks stamped with Prudence’s brand of meticulous song-writing precision and impulsive abandon.
Drawing on his own tragic comedy to capture the vagaries of relationships we’ve all been through, Prudence has a penchant for certain human impulses; expressing desire, ache, isolation, and bitterness in an addictive dialect.
With musical influences that range from Haruomi Hosono to Michael Gira, Mick Karn to Anita Lane and Mark Hollis to Mina, Prudence’s output is genre-defying yet always underpinned by the richness and complexity in its song-writing.
Prudence's live show sees the project expand with Aleesha Dibbs, Kat Harley joining the fold to bring these deeply personal songs to life.
Prudence, Shoegaze / Dream Pop, Indie Rock, divergent pop, alternative sounds, Australia, Tom Crandles, Colours, Au.Ra., "Better"
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