Starting out as a two-piece poetry performance outfit, Treehouses rose from underground bedroom project to an internationally recognized staple of the emo/spoken word scene. Now signed with indie label We’re Trying Records, a full-length album, cassette single, collaborative EP and two national tours to their name, Treehouses have realized a full contemporary sound, coming into their own in 2018.
The band was nominated for WAM (West Australian Music) Song of the Year for “Coping”.
These tracks bring me back to early 2000’s Saddle Creek Records (Azure Ray, Now It’s Overhead, Bright Eyes, etc) so there’s a lot of nostalgia here for me.
Something about the sung female vocal with the spoken word male vocal playing off each other forces some kind of emotion out of you. This is the band you listen to when you need the catharsis of crying and then screaming and repeating that cycle.
Treehouses just released two super powerful tracks last month.
“COPING” is the stream of consciousness ramblings of heartache and regret. The combination of sweet folk melodies and raw emotion will get you through the hard times. It’s okay, you’re allowed to cry. The intimate music video (watch below)– previously released – to accompany the release shows Treehouses’ dedication to sad tunes, cutting between shots of vocalist Tim Mead hand-poke tattooing the song title on his chest and the band passionately playing through the song in a cramped, stone walled room.”
“ACKNOWLEDGE ME” is an unreserved exploration of contradictions within relationships and longing for recognition as an individual. “ACKNOWLEDGE ME” picks up where “COPING” left off, showcasing Treehouses’ musical breadth and unique approach to songwriting.
Watch the video for “Coping” below:
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