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Tassie Duo Sumner Drop New Single 'Pictures'; Debut EP 'All That I Am' Out Now

There’s something very special about the enigmatic electronic duo Sumner, consisting of Jack McLaine and Chloe Wilson. The underground newcomers have already played alongside Vera Blue, The Smith Street Band, Montaigne, graced the Falls Festival stage and were a part of the recently held Party In The Paddock. Just last February 9, the duo have released their exciting new single, 'Pictures'. This dark RnB track examines solitude, and is the first taste of Sumner’s debut EP, 'All That I Am' which is out now today.

'Pictures' plays with a wide variety of elegant influences; the duo embrace the production style of Lorde’s first LP, while adding their own distorted pop/RnB stylings reminiscent of Frank Ocean and heavy bass that feels like something off an Arctic Monkeys record. The single is rich in this powerful style combinations, as the duo have skillfully pieced together some seriously eclectic moments to create this one intelligent, mature, hooky song. Reflecting on the inspiration behind the track, Jack and Chloe agree it’s definitely about feeling very alone, "The song was inspired by the feeling of being alone in a packed club full of people. Feeling distant and out of touch with the people around you laughing, dancing and having a generally happy time."

Meanwhile, The EP 'All That I Am' is further proof that Sumner are one to watch. This unique collection of songs is completely self-assured, and not only is that very rare for such a young project—it’s precisely what makes them special. 'All That I Am' is effortlessly cool and refreshing, with open vulnerability within the lyrics that overflow atop consistent beds of glowing, pulsating, dexterous production. Jack and Chloe share a little more about the process and the team behind it all, “The EP was entirely self-produced and recorded. We worked with some mates for particular parts such as Shanice Osita Chuku on additional vocals in 45 Roses and Pictures, and Billy Bennett (Save The Clock Tower) on additional guitar for Lover. We also worked with Ross Irwin (The Cat Empire, The Bamboos) for the horn parts on 45 Roses. The EP was mixed by Kevin ‘KD’ Davis (Rihanna, TLC, Destiny’s Child, Tupac) and mastered by Grammy Award winner William Bowden (Gotye, Hermitude).”

Jack and Chloe share such a deep connection through music. As they reflect on the theme of the EP and what it was that brought them together, they say, “We used music as a catharsis, with the EP following a story from illness to a cleaner, healthier mind with a change of perspective through the process... We met living in the small town of Launceston and finding each other’s music through mutual friends. We decided to link up to play a one off gig as ‘Sumner’ and we haven’t stopped making music since.”

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