Concrete Playground

It's simultaneously hilarious and ridiculous that my iTunes library categorises Low under 'Sadcore'. Sadcore? Sadcore! Firstly, I'd like to say there's no such genre as Sadcore. Secondly, I'm sure those of you familiar with any one of Low's eight albums would agree that this is a preposterously inaccurate and meaningless description of their music. Those of you who aren't familiar with this quite un-Sadcore three-piece band, now is the perfect time to familiarise yourselves as they’re heading out from the States and touring the country.

Low's music is marked by minimalistic beats, harmonic singing and abstract instrumentation that lulls you into a trance of appreciation. They're also a bands band — having collaborated on and EP release with The Dirty Three and creating mind bending interpretations of classic tracks from The Smiths and Joy Division in their live sets. Sydney group, The Laurels, are supporting them, meaning you’ll get a dose of trippy psych-rock to complement the sonically-fantastical ride that is sure to folLOW.