Coming out of Melbourne/Naarm, Australia, is the outfit The Snake Preachers, and they have recently revealed their moody and groovy new cut, "Half Past Midnight". It's once again a shining example of the incredible music scene that they have down in Australia. Even though this is their first single since 2024, it certainly sounds like they have been touring all over the country already.
... a dark, cinematic masterpiece blending post-punk grit with psych-blues flair and timeless Australian swagger.
The track seemingly blends a post-punk edge with some bluesy and psychedelic moments that really help to bring together quite the dark and haunting soundscape.
It's incredibly cinematic, and at over five minutes long, it is the type of track that you feel like you'll be well acquainted with by the time it finishes. It reminds me, in places, of The Last Shadow Puppets and even Nick Cave, with lots of charming guitar solos that help to prove their masterclass for all to hear.
This is a standout track from Australia, and I can see the likes of Triple J latching onto this and never letting go as soon as they hear it.