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The Stems Release New Single ‘Falling From The Sky’ Ahead Of 40th Anniversary National Tour

As part of their 40th anniversary tour, legendary Western Australian band The Stems have today released a new single.

Falling from the Sky is the band’s first recording since their 2007 album Heads Up. Recorded at Revolver Studios and mixed at Pet Rock studios in Perth, it features original members Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, Dave Shaw and current guitarist Ashley Naylor (Even, The Church, Paul Kelly). Listen to the single HERE.

The killer groove and throb of the drums and bass, the wild fuzz tone, distinctive vocals, tight harmonies and above all – the infectious melodies… they are all there and all intact.

Dom – ‘I’d written the song about 5 years ago and had always envisaged the Stems doing it if we ever had the opportunity to record it. Lyrically, it’s a commentary on how attitudes change as one gets older and a little more cynical about things with the hope of love as the redeeming theme in the choruses. Dave and I initially tracked the song with Dave suggesting the groove and fuzz tone idea. It worked great and we sent it across to Jules to add his distinctive bass and backing vocals. Having Ash Naylor be a part of the recording was also essential. His backing vocals and guitar added the cherry on top’.

Falling from the Sky shows that The Stems in 2024 have lost none of the potency that have made them the best and most virtuous garage band in the land. If that’s not enough, The Stems will follow up with the release of new live album The Stems – Official Live Album, out on August 16.

SINGLE Falling From The Sky is now available on all streaming platforms and limited edition vinyl through Cheersquad Records and FOLC Recordsin Spain.

ALBUM The Stems – Official Live Recording is out August 16. Preorder digital and Vinyl (including limited edition green 12″ vinyl) HERE.