Major Label, General Pants Co.’s singles record label, is chugging along with three new releases this month.
This time around the innovative program introduces us to Sydney garage rockers The Faults and their tune “Quarter,” Melbourne punks Ross de Chene Hurricanes and their not so sweet single “Sugar, Honey,” and my pick, the retro electro beats of Melbourne’s City Calm Down with “Sense of Self.” These songs, and the releases from previous months, are all currently streaming at the General Pants Co. website. It takes a bit of practice to navigate the site without the annoying band bio bubbles appearing, but it’s worth the perseverance.
If you want to see your band’s tune alongside them, just take your demo into any General Pants Co. store and cross your fingers. The initiative has helped bands secure national tours, festival slots, and some major supports, so who knows where it could take you!
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I’m not always a fan of urban music, but Ellesquire’s old school approach has won me over. It recalls the hip hop acts of the 90s with its sampling and personal lyrics. He’s also got a really global sound, which I find interesting. So often Australian urban artists obviously sound like they’ve come from our streets with their slightly twangy accents, but Ellesquire could easily have hailed from anywhere. That universality might just be the key to him finding success on an international stage.
“It’s been a hard couple of years and I never expected the album to take so long to complete but we are now coming to its final moments before it is thrust into the world for better or worse,” explained the band’s front man John Scott. “Most musicians always think/say that their most recent recording is their best – I can understand that as it’s the most tangible piece of art they’ve been close to, but also, I know in my heart that this album is the best thing we have ever done.”
“Here’s the Girl,” the first single from Melbourne band Harmless’ debut album Water Feature is a really unique part of the current musical landscape. It’s got this incredible anthemic quality about it. It’s drum driven, but much more modern than anything you’d hear from an old school marching band. And then there are those beautiful harmonies, coming together to complete the hypnotic soundscape. The band’s sound feels a lot bigger than I’d have expected from a duo, and that too is a very good thing.
It’s been a long time coming, but after spending whatever time they weren’t on the road this year in the studio, 
