Muules bring out horn-laden alt-punk ode to self-doubt in new single, ‘Drain’
Queensland alt-rock nerds, Muules have dug deeper into their collective conscious and brought up a punked-up ode to self-doubt in brand new single, ‘Drain’.
Full of raw emotion and questioning life’s decisions, ‘Drain’ packs a punch with fuzzed-out bass, ballistic beats, and a bonus one-man horn section to blast out a classic hooky line, courtesy of Sullivan Heywood (from dub/roots legends, Bearfoot).
Once again, Muules push the limits of what bass, drums and vocals can do (plus some extra synths), and deliver a full-sounding alternative punk anthem that draws influences from earlier Grinspoon, classic INXS, and a hint of Trophy Eyes.
Of the song, vocalist Nathan Vasey said that ‘Drain’ evolved from one single jam session to morph into this frantic blast of previous relationship experiences.
“It’s about trying to express your thoughts and feelings in a relationship that has dulled, and grown in to putting on a brave face while deep down you know you are doubting your own choices and lifestyle, and how easy it is to normalise shitty behaviour. In the end, the only person responsible to turning your life around is you,’ he said.
Produced by bassist thefoxiam, mixed by Ty Bain (who previously mixed fellow Sunshine Coasters, indie punks Swimsuit Issue), and mastered by Paul Blakey (12th and Vine Post).
‘Drain’ is the next taste of a much-awaited debut full length album from Muules and is available for streaming now.
MUULES ‘DRAIN’ LAUNCHES -
Aug 20 at Eleven Dive Bar, Maroochydore (with Citizen Rat, Treehouse)