The Moving Stills Released New Album “Wabi Sabi”

The Moving Stills are your friendly neighbourhood Indie Pop band from the Central Coast NSW (Darkinjung Country). Wading through vibrant melodies and nostalgic sounds, with pop hooks that glide through a dance floor full of heart and warmth. The Moving Stills have established a reputation of danceable Alt-Indie Pop tracks that float through the coastal air.

Now unveiling their sophomore album, Wabi Sabi, The Moving Stills showcase a collection of songs that capture the last few years for the band in their personal lives, as well as life as a touring band. Partnering up with Izaac Wilson on production, they hone in on that Indie Pop sound as well as explore new grooves on a few of the album tracks. The album themes cover a range of things, with everything from heartbreak to upbeat tracks that talk about love and being around your favourite people. In tracks like “Westside”, there’s mention of being on the road, which has made up a big part of the last few years for the band. They share, “We wanted to keep the honesty there on this album, and write about our experiences and so we’ve been very open in expressing our feelings in these songs.” 

Speaking of their growth from their debut album, the band explains, “We wanted to introduce new feelings and vibes, to those on our first record Sunshine Corner. Whilst maintaining a lot of the key elements of our previous tunes, we delved into making a spread of new flavours. With songs like “Drive Home”, “In Your City” and the title-track “Wabi Sabi”, we leaned into a more groove based feel. Songs that you can immediately vibe out to. On the other hand, we had songs like “Volcano” and “Best Friend”, which showcases a more upbeat side to our sound. Definitely works well at gigs and on the dancefloor.”

Two years ago The Moving Stills bought a tour van to run around Australia in, it’s had its fair share of problems, but it’s made up for those in memories. “In Your City” touches on some of those special moments, with Mikey sharing, “In your City tells the tale of long drives in the tour van and playing shows which lead to late nights catching up with friends… then getting in the car and doing it the next night in the next city.”

In Feb 2022, the band became a viral hit on Tiktok with their cover of Tears For Fears ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’. Collating over 79k video uses and a bunch of views and likes of the cover. Even getting a nod from Tears For Fears themselves. The Moving Stills have recently ticked off another milestone that is triple j’s Like A Version. Injecting some of that fun and wholesome energy into covering Ladyhawke’s ‘My Delirium’. The much lauded feel-good four piece continue to establish themselves in the live circuit.  Having supported Spacey Jane, Nothing But Thieves and Lime Cordiale, as well as performing on festival stages including Party In The Paddock, The Big Pineapple, BIGSOUND and Woodford Folk Festival. The Moving Stills have been on the road so much lately, their van has a residency at the local mechanic. They’ve sold out their own headline shows around the country, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and their hometown of the Central Coast. In celebration of their upcoming album, The Moving Stills have announced an album tour for Jan/Feb 2024 with headline shows on the East Coast and West Coast. See dates below.

WABI SABI ALBUM TOUR:

FRI 19 Jan – Meanjin / Brisbane – Valley Loft

SAT 20 Jan – Gubbi Gubbi Country / Maroochydore – Solbar

Sun 21 Jan – Yugambeh / Gold Coast – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse

FRI 02 Feb – Warrang / Sydney – Oxford Art Factory 

SAT 03 Feb – Dharawal Country / Wollongong – UoW Unibar

SUN 04 Feb – Muloobinba / Newcastle – King St Warehouse

THU 08 Feb – Tarndanya / Adelaide – Crown & Anchor

FRI 09 Feb – Boorloo / Scarborough – Indian Ocean Hotel

SAT 10 Feb – Walyalup / Fremantle – Mojo’s

FRI 16 Feb – Bunurong Country / Mornington Peninsula – God’s Bandroom

SAT 17 Feb – Naarm / Melbourne – Northcote Social Club