Though this is their first recorded offering, Sirens have been kicking around for years. Their first big break was playing Geelong’s Superfuzz music festival; since then, they’ve worked hard playing gigs with the strong, nurturing community of bands hailing from the Bellarine (a peninsula west of Geelong, including a few towns like Ocean Grove). One of the key players in this community is Bonsai Records, who already boast a roster of Bones and Jones and Pollyman. It’s to this label that Sirens have signed, recording their debut with Bones and Jones mastermind Jasper Jolley.

‘The Valley’ is a compelling entrance for the band, showcasing their blend of Julia Jacklin-esque folk rock and psychedelic-tinged dream pop that’ll undoubtedly win them many new fans. The track opens with a meandering instrumental adorned with pretty, melodic electric piano, giving way to ethereal vocals which build through to an expansive chorus of stacked harmonies. A highlight is the extended bridge built around a delightful mellotron hook, which transitions deftly into a heavy guitar-driven breakdown before fading into a chorus.

The accompanying clip is visually striking, with a strong 60's flowerchild aesthetic complete with flowing white dresses, sunshine filtering through the trees and a fuzzy Super-8 wash. According to the band, “the video is about the transition into adulthood. We wanted to create a visual interpretation of a nostalgic valley where old friends and relationships lie. As we move on from the chapters of the past, we sing of missing the playfulness and innocence of being a child. Remembering never to leave it all behind, but to embrace curiosity throughout life.”