Australian trio CROOKED COLOURS announce headline show at Limelight 2, Belfast on 10th May

Crooked Colours

Balance leads to bliss. Extracting harmony from the union of seemingly disparate elements, Crooked Colours exist at an elusive crossroads between delicate acoustic instrumentation, evocative vocals, and dancefloor-ready synth transmissions.

The Australian trio—Phil Slabber [vocals, guitar, production], Leon Debaughn [keys, production], and Liam Merrett-Park [drums]—could just as easily soothe a quaint coffeehouse or a chaotic club. Generating over 50 million streams, selling out shows on multiple continents, and garnering looks from ThisSongIsSick, NME, and more, the group further sharpen this shape-shifting sound on a series of singles and their forthcoming debut for Atlantic Records.

In order to fulfil this vision, each member drew on a dynamic musical history. With dad a music teacher, Liam studied classical piano, clarinet, and drums. Meanwhile, Leon learned piano from his mom before picking up the decks and DJ-ing parties throughout high school. Eventually, he bought his first synths and started tinkering. At the same time, Phil developed his chops as a self-taught singer-songwriter by busking and performing at local dives. Introduced by mutual friends at a pub, Leon and Phil decided to jam. Inviting Liam behind the kit for their first gig, Crooked Colours came to life in 2013. Bonding over inspirations such as Jaime xx, Caribou, The Presets, Bag Raiders, and more, they carefully crafted a style of their own.

After winning triple j’s 2014 St Jerome’s Laneway Festival competition, the group signed to Sweat It Out! in Australia. During 2017, their full-length debut Vera yielded the hit “Flow,” which gathered north of 25 million Spotify streams. On its heels, the 2019 follow-up Langata boasted fan favourites “Do It Like You” (11.6 million Spotify streams), “I’ll Be There” (7.4 million Spotify streams), “Hold On” (4.9 million Spotify streams), and “Never Dance Alone” [feat. Ladyhawke] (2.5 million Spotify streams). Among many highlights, they sold out The Forum in Melbourne (as captured on the triple j Live At The Wireless – Forum Melbourne 2019 EP) and The Roxy in Los Angeles as well as delivering an unforgettable set at Bonnaroo.

Signing to Atlantic Records in 2020, the three-piece teamed up with multiplatinum sensation Don Toliver for a remix of his platinum smash “No Idea.” ThisSongIsSick described it as “Amazing” and wrote, “Crooked Colours turn Don Toliver’s ‘No Idea’ into an irresistible house jam.” Simultaneously, they wrote music for what would become their third full-length.

CROOKED COLOURS – TOMORROW’S ALBUM TOUR

10 MAY LIMELIGHT 2, BELFAST

TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE WEDNESDAY AT 9 AM FROM TICKETMASTER.IE

 

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast. Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.

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