Fresh from live sucess at Band on the Wall & Green Island appearances here in Manchester, this second release from Australian outfit Close Counters is easily one ot 2025's best so far and already sold out on Bandcamp & Juno. Lovers Dance Academy is a fine celebration of soul, broken beat, house and jazz that brims with rhythmic percussion, dynamic synths and syncopated basslines. Close Counters' effortless instrumentation shines throughout as paired with intricate production that maintains energy while allowing spaciousness with plenty of drum power. The album highlights the band's collaborative spirit with standout performances from Lyric Jones, Tiana Khasi, Allysha Joy, Jace XL, Shiv and others while the presence of Adam Halliwell of Mildlife on the opener further enriches what is a richly musical and adventurous album.
Brand new
- 1 Waterfall
- 2 Constant Love
- 3 On The Move
- 4 Close To Me
- 5 Dusk
- 6 Feeling Takes Over Me
- 7 Waiting All Night
- 8 Freedom We're Needing
- 9 I'll Be There For You
