Counterways

Arbes' long-awaited debut album, Counterways is out November 1st 2024 via Third Eye Stimuli Records (Aus) and Earth Libraries (USA & Europe).

Arbes long-awaited debut album Counterways, exists on the cusp between ethereal and the more attention-seeking concerns of pop. The record invites listeners into an unusual sonic world of atmospheric depth. Comparisons can be drawn to New York post-punk of a more colourful bent, running from Blondie all the way through to Gang Gang Dance. The dream pop of Scotland’s Cocteau Twins has always been apparent, while the album’s gritty art rock juxtaposed by ambience brings to mind Deerhunter. Glimmering flashes of psychedelia lend from the likes of Melody’s Echo Chamber.