"Storm hits the streetlights at night / And I find it’s a wonderful wonderful / Wait I can feel it delight / And I wait for the lightning to light / Oohhhh..."
The huge artful sweeping drama and swanky daring of "Wonderful Wonderful", by Perth Australia's goth grunge pop-rock outfit Unicorn, swings and kills in a hybridic iteration of art rock, baroque pop, cabaret punk and more. At the spot lit center is singer-songwriter / guitarist Jenna Hardie crafting propulsive bits of sonic cinema with her bandmates Jack Charles, Sara McPherson, and Lochlan Hoffman. I am appreciating the joyful darkness, there is a sense of an upside down Circus within the shifting, spirally lead guitar work that can feel gleefully unhinged at times, the anchoring quality of the dynamic drumming and winding bass lines and, of course, Hardie's vocal countenance that combines killer pipes with a sense of manic side eyes.
"A delicious pirate song written on a honky-tonk piano on a stormy night. With liquid delight and the beat of a boat on a wicked wave, the story of love, desire and lust leaves you with an ache and yearning for more." - Unicorn
LINER NOTES (excerpted / bracketed):
[Earlier releases "Circus" and "Cats" have made waves across global airwaves, from WLOZ Radio's 14-station network spanning Australia, Japan, and the UK, to features on Brazil's 'Susse Magazine' and Mexico's 'The New Rebel Grrls' Spotify playlists. Their visually arresting music videos, created in collaboration with renowned cinematographer Dave Le May (Lucy Peach, The Cat Empire), have garnered tens of thousands of views across platforms.
Looking ahead, Unicorn has announced their next single "Spirals" for March 2025, recorded at Blackbird Sound Studio with acclaimed producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane, Karnivool), with "Wonderful Wonderful" set to follow later in the year.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Silverchair and PJ Harvey, Unicorn continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their theatrical performances and innovative sound, cementing their position as one of Australia's most promising emerging acts.]
Looking ahead, Unicorn has announced their next single "Spirals" for March 2025, recorded at Blackbird Sound Studio with acclaimed producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane, Karnivool), with "Wonderful Wonderful" set to follow later in the year.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Silverchair and PJ Harvey, Unicorn continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their theatrical performances and innovative sound, cementing their position as one of Australia's most promising emerging acts.]
-Robb Donker Curtius
https://soundcloud.com/unicorn-wamusic
https://www.youtube.com/@unicorn.wamusic
https://unicornwamusic.bandcamp.com/track/circus
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Unicorn, Perth's electrifying goth grunge pop-rock phenomenon, has been turning heads since 2021 with their spellbinding blend of haunting melodies and raw energy. Led by visionary singer-songwriter Jenna Hardie, alongside Jack Charles, Sara McPherson, and Lochlan Hoffman, the band crafts a distinctive sound that fuses lonesome minor chords with infectious pop hooks and grunge undertones.
Supporting Sydney icons, Clouds, to a sold out room at the Rosemount Hotel in December 2022, Unicorn hit 2023 hard, sharing stages with Australian rock legends Jebediah on their 'Gum up the bearings' tour and 90's electropunk pioneers Def FX at Badlands Bar. The single "Twisted" captivated audiences worldwide, amassing over 23,000 views in just two months.
2024 proved to be a breakthrough year for the band. Following the release of the pop-infused single "Wasted Sunrise" in February, which earned a spot on RTR FM's Sound Selection, Unicorn embarked on a series of successful regional tours. The band hit the festival circuit with standout performances at RTR FM's Fremantle Winter Music Festival at Mojo’ Bar and Spliffs and Riffs at Rosemount Hotel.
Earlier releases "Circus" and "Cats" have made waves across global airwaves, from WLOZ Radio's 14-station network spanning Australia, Japan, and the UK, to features on Brazil's 'Susse Magazine' and Mexico's 'The New Rebel Grrls' Spotify playlists. Their visually arresting music videos, created in collaboration with renowned cinematographer Dave Le May (Lucy Peach, The Cat Empire), have garnered tens of thousands of views across platforms.
Looking ahead, Unicorn has announced their next single "Spirals" for March 2025, recorded at Blackbird Sound Studio with acclaimed producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane, Karnivool), with "Wonderful Wonderful" set to follow later in the year.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Silverchair and PJ Harvey, Unicorn continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their theatrical performances and innovative sound, cementing their position as one of Australia's most promising emerging acts.
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM
https://soundcloud.com/unicorn-wamusic
https://www.youtube.com/@unicorn.wamusic
https://unicornwamusic.bandcamp.com/track/circus
https://www.instagram.com/unicorn.wamusic
https://www.facebook.com/unicorn.wamusic
Unicorn, Perth's electrifying goth grunge pop-rock phenomenon, has been turning heads since 2021 with their spellbinding blend of haunting melodies and raw energy. Led by visionary singer-songwriter Jenna Hardie, alongside Jack Charles, Sara McPherson, and Lochlan Hoffman, the band crafts a distinctive sound that fuses lonesome minor chords with infectious pop hooks and grunge undertones.
Supporting Sydney icons, Clouds, to a sold out room at the Rosemount Hotel in December 2022, Unicorn hit 2023 hard, sharing stages with Australian rock legends Jebediah on their 'Gum up the bearings' tour and 90's electropunk pioneers Def FX at Badlands Bar. The single "Twisted" captivated audiences worldwide, amassing over 23,000 views in just two months.
2024 proved to be a breakthrough year for the band. Following the release of the pop-infused single "Wasted Sunrise" in February, which earned a spot on RTR FM's Sound Selection, Unicorn embarked on a series of successful regional tours. The band hit the festival circuit with standout performances at RTR FM's Fremantle Winter Music Festival at Mojo’ Bar and Spliffs and Riffs at Rosemount Hotel.
Earlier releases "Circus" and "Cats" have made waves across global airwaves, from WLOZ Radio's 14-station network spanning Australia, Japan, and the UK, to features on Brazil's 'Susse Magazine' and Mexico's 'The New Rebel Grrls' Spotify playlists. Their visually arresting music videos, created in collaboration with renowned cinematographer Dave Le May (Lucy Peach, The Cat Empire), have garnered tens of thousands of views across platforms.
Looking ahead, Unicorn has announced their next single "Spirals" for March 2025, recorded at Blackbird Sound Studio with acclaimed producer Dave Parkin (Spacey Jane, Karnivool), with "Wonderful Wonderful" set to follow later in the year.
Drawing inspiration from artists like Silverchair and PJ Harvey, Unicorn continues to push boundaries and captivate audiences with their theatrical performances and innovative sound, cementing their position as one of Australia's most promising emerging acts.
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