Blog: Direct Current

Australia's The Middle East find the sweet spot between shambling, atmospheric alt-folk and hazy, psychedelic art-pop on their recently released digital EP Recordings of The Middle East -- five songs culled from the band's '08 self-distributed debut full-length of the same name. Disbanded just weeks after the album's original release, the band were convinced to reassemble and tour on the strength of growing critical chatter and intense fan buzz. We're taken with the unhurried, lush melodic meanderings of songs such as "The Darkest Side" [...]

• The Middle East - "Fools Gold" » The Middle East - Fools Gold.mp3
• The Middle East - "Lonely" » The Middle East - Lonely.mp3