The Meltdown + Astro & The Ages in Melbourne, 21st July 2017

The Meltdown, Melbourne’s purveyors of the finest country soul, have released their self-titled debut album on HopeStreet Recordings.

The much acclaimed offering has secured their place as one of the most exciting new ensembles in Australian music.

Blending country, gospel and 60s soul, the result is a unique take on Australian soul music and a record full of life, energy and deeply felt storytelling.

With influences ranging from Father John Misty, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Alabama Shakes built above a steady foundation of southern soul music, this collection of stellar players have created a mesh of Stax and Motown with a healthy dose of the Nashville songwriting tradition.

Making the song the focus, The Meltdown stay true to the common goal of the story and keep your attention on the honey soaked tones of Simon Burke’s incredible voice.