Kiama-based garage rock outfit Pacific Avenue release their debut EP Strawberry Skies today. Written in the band’s south coast surroundings, the tracks are imbued with a beachy quality that can be heard across the EP, with buoyant energy reminiscent of Skeggs or fellow Wollongong act Hockey Dad.
The band say Strawberry Skies is an insight into their lives over the past two years.
“The collection of songs on this EP were written at a time where we were all living together in a little beach shack in Woonona. This was our first time out of home and we were all experiencing the surreal and wonderful feeling of absolute freedom. During this time strong relationships were made, parties were frequent, and we were starting to understand ourselves individually.
“The songs on the EP encapsulate this feeling and tell of the story’s and emotions which come with the freedom of youth.”
Lead single ‘Something Good’ reflects that freedom, a nostalgic surf-rock track that feels at once carefree and dynamic.
To celebrate the release of Strawberry Skies, the band will be embarking on a national tour from late September, kicking off in Berry on the 21st before a run of dates that includes a set at Yours & Owls festival in Wollongong.
Stream the EP and check out tour dates below.
Pacific Avenue ‘Strawberry Skies’ National Tour 2019
Saturday, 21st September
Berry Showground, Berry
Friday, 27th September
Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
Saturday, 28th September
Kiama Leagues Club, Kiama
Friday, 4th October
After Dark Bar, Canberra
Saturday, 5th October
Yours & Owls Festival, Wollongong
Saturday, 12th October
The Lair, Sydney
Sunday, 13th October
Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Friday, 18th October
The Old Bar, Melbourne
Saturday, 19th October
Wrangler, Melbourne
Friday, 25th October
Vinnie’s Dive Bar, Gold Coast
Saturday, 26th October
Heya Bar, Brisbane
Sunday, 27th October
North Gong Hotel, Wollongong
