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Best track of the season: “Town That Made Me” by Storm and Stone.
Pitchfork Music salutes all artists, especially unique ones, because those are few far and between. Today we salute a band we first wrote about in March of this year, Storm & Stone. With their first single, "BAD", the band are back now with the follow up ,"Town That Made Me”, a departure from the romp & stomp of "BAD".
The band once again delivers on what is becoming their signature sound of finely crafted melodies, lush harmonies and a gorgeous chorus paired with heartfelt lyrics, this time with a laid back country feel
‘Town That Made Me’ is a reflection on those close family ties and formative influences that have shaped the band’s music. They say: “This song is a tribute to the people that made us. Our family and everyone that made a difference in our lives. It’s about the town that we were born in and the people who raised us.” - Auriel, Hallelujah and August.
"Town That Made Me” has everything you need, but didn't know you needed it. But don't take our word for it. Discover for yourself.
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Bands like S&S are blurring the lines between the genres, creating new fans for both in the process. Great heart-felt lyrics, melodic harmonies and inspired vocals all around. Storm and Stone are a rare combination of great storytelling and great musicianship able to multi cross genres and “Bad” gives you the opportunity to pop your head into emotional waters, get your feet stomping with wicked acoustically-driven rhythms and slamming drums, while feeding your ears with some rocking vocal grit.
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Internationally recognised sibling trio Storm & Stone return with their new single ‘Fire & Smoke’. It follows on from their previous release ‘Town That Made Me’, which received extensive national airplay in Australia, garnering airplay in the US on stations including iHeart Radio Network, along with a billboard in New York’s Times Square. Auriel, the eldest of the three, joined the Big Brekky circus for a chat and handled it with aplomb!
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Auriel from sibling band, Storm & Stone, was on the show to talk about their new single 'Run' and to explain what its like being in a family band.
https://www.2nm.com.au/podcast-player/show/8064153-storm-stone-run/2nm-breakfast
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"You can't hide from me" is the opening line from the family trios debuting piece of musical art. They were all born from humble beginnings in the rural blue mountains. Maintaining a close family bond, with early influences of Dolly Parton and Led Zeppelin forging their musical aspirations.
Fast forward many years later the trio are well travelled and possesses an incredible maturity in their music. August, Auriel and Hallelujah are now ready to take centre stage with their hit debut single.
We being with the opening vocals setting the pace of the record, the stakes are high, the mood tense. Intense guitar riffs make there entrance. The harmonies and backing vocals are also absolutely lush creating a vibrant and full sound behind the lead vocals. The song definitely has some folk vibes and has Dolly written all over it. From a production standpoint it's wonderfully organic, the drums blend in well and feel like a well appointed accompanying feature on the track. The ending vocals feel like a throwback to the pinacle Destiny's Child days. With layered high notes making a defining climatic impact.
Overall the song is an uplifting and powerful debut. Something tells us this is the start of something very special.
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We are delighted to bring you Run, the new single and accompanying music video by Blue Mountains-based trio Storm & Stone – made up of sisters August and Auriel and their brother Hallelujah. Storm & Stone are a rare combination of great storytelling and great musicianship able to multi cross genres.
Produced by Matt ‘Xiro’ Fioravanti, Run was recorded in A# Recording Studio’s and Kiln
Studios in Sydney. The bouncy feel of the track carries with it an undercurrent of something-sinister-lurking-beneath. It is a tale of romance gone wrong with its inspirations drawn from one of the oldest traditions in popular music. It’s our Song of the Day!
August says, “Auriel had started showing me murder ballads, and some of Dolly Parton’s darker stories. When we were writing and working on it, I really wanted us to have the energy of a train leaving a station. A build-up of excitement and movement forward as the song came to its climax to bring the story even more to life.”
The single is the rst song sisters Auriel and August wrote together.
Auriel adds, “I think for me, when we were writing this song with August, I really wanted to express how it felt to be on the other side of a love song, in the desperate dark place the song talks to. I also wanted something with a beat that had a lot of movement, to sort of follow the emotional movement the song talks about.”
Directed and produced by Thomas Crnkovic of Cranky Dog Productions, the music video was shot in Heartly Vale Cemetery in the Blue Mountains, which delivered the moody tension and drama of the song. It explores themes of love spurned and the supernatural, spurred on by August’s anger and grief of a relationship on the cusp of ruin.
Crnkovic explains, “The story is one of a woman experiencing her partner being drawn to another woman, but what ensues after that is left somewhat up in the air. What happened? What is going to happen? That ambiguity was enthralling. Are we listening to someone’s internal torment from trying to keep a grip on a relationship that’s slipping away? Are we witnesses to the aftermath of a crime of passion? Both? I wanted to make a video that honours those stakes and that ambiguity. Maybe spirits can hear our darkest thoughts, maybe nothing can. Either way: Run.”
Raised on Dolly Parton and Led Zeppelin, music was always a part of the family life. August was a natural performer, entering talent competitions, playing guitar and writing songs from a young age. She went on to pursue solo projects and released her own EP before forming Storm & Stone. Auriel started her journey through primary school choirs from a young age and later began song writing. Hallelujah picked up the guitar at 13 and played in multiple bands before joining Storm & Stone.
They self-funded their debut album while working and completing university. While recording the album they met the founders of Glasshouse Productions, who asked the trio to pitch a song for their debut feature lm’s opening lm credits. A number of their tracks were placed into the 2021 lm's soundtrack – Love You Like That starring Mitchell Hope, John Jarratt and Steph Tisdell.
Storm & Stone released their debut single last year. Bad has already garnered over 50k streams on Spotify and a new following growing internationally.
https://countrytown.com.au/features/run-by-storm-stone-premiere/zLnU3sHAw8I/16-03-22
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Talented siblings Storm & Stone are set to make waves in both music and cinematic circles with their new single 'Town That Made Me', released today. When Pitchfork Media notices you and they write "bands like Storm & Stone are blurring the lines between genres, creating new fans for both in the process", you know you are headed for big things.
Storm & Stone comprises Auriel, Hallelujah and August. They made their start in their modest home on the Blue Mountains of NSW, sharing a rich cultural blend of Hungarian, Scottish and Thai heritage, raised on a diverse set of influences that are underpinned by Dolly Parton and Led Zeppelin. Each sibling began learning music from a precociously young age and together they bring those close family bonds and strong work ethic to their music to create something that is rich in harmony and is deeply special. Their musical journey has seen the girls August and Auriel travel to Europe, supplied vocals for some Icelandic EDM tracks, meeting record producers and aspiring filmmakers along the way.
'Town That Made Me' is a reflection on those close family ties and formative influences that have shaped the band's music. They say: "This song is a tribute to the people that made us. Our family and everyone that made a difference in our lives. It's about the town that we were born in and the people who raised us."
The single was recorded at A Sharp Recording Studio & Kiln Studios, and was produced, mixed & engineered by Matt 'Xiro' Fioravanti (Kwame, Phil Fresh & Bread Club). The track was also mastered by A Sharp Studios, Richard Lake. 'Town That Made Me' has already taken on a life of its own. The song was a finalist in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition, and it also slated to be a key part of the new Australian feature film 'Love You Like That', due out later in 2021.
'Love You Like That' is a film that is perfectly suited to having 'Town That Made Me' in its soundtrack. Hallelujah says: "The narrative of the film holds a lot of parallels to our song. Community, family and love are all central themes to it. It felt like a moment that tapped into the place and people we grew up with and truly represents a lot of people's hometowns".
The music video was produced by Glasshouse Productions, shot by Bards Eye View in association with the upcoming release of the feature film 'Love You Like That'. Hallelujah says: "This music video felt like the perfect way for us to collaborate with the producer and director to feature the town and ensemble in the film as a representation of our own hometown. There were parallels in the film about the many forms of love that can happen in people's everyday lives within a town and our 2nd single 'Town That Made Me' being about the place & people that helped make us who we are as a band."
Storm & Stone have already received considerable exposure for their debut single 'Bad', which to date has had over 28K streams on Spotify, and the single also gained international notice from media outlets such as Pitchfork Media, StepKid Music Blog and Musikholics.com. Pitchfork Media gushingly wrote "The musicians are offering limitless creativity as well as strong communicative energy. Everything that we need and that you will unconditionally love. So don't waste a second, and head [over] to discover 'Bad'."
Storm & Stone are beginning to take their small-town influences to the world with 'Town That Made Me'. Their down-to-earth songwriting, strong melodies and uncanny harmonies that only siblings can create, are sure to charm their way into listener's and cinema-goer's hearts everywhere.
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Storm & Stone have released their new ambient single titled "Town That Made Me"
This is their 2nd single after "Bad" which has already reached over 30k spotify streams!
Check out "Town that made me" here!
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Storm & Stone are not your average family band. A force to be reckoned with, the three siblings Auriel, August & Hallelujah came from humble beginnings in the Blue Mountains. Each struck out on their own path to make a mark in the world as teachers, advertisers, and students, their individual experiences honing them into the powerhouse songwriting, harmony wielding trio that they are today.
After finding international success with features on Icelandic EDM tracks “Dive Right In” & “Start With Tonight”, the three siblings have been quietly working on bringing their own unique brand of Folk and Pop to listeners everywhere, fast-tracked by their own cameo & music soundtrack debut in Australian Feature Film “Love You Like That” starring Mitchell Hope (Disney’s ‘The Descendants’, Netflix ‘Let It Snow’), John Jarratt (‘Wolf Creek’, ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’) and Steph Tisdell (‘The Project’, ‘Hughesy’s We Have A Problem’).
With their genre-blending, soulful harmonies, Storm & Stone truly show their prowess as songwriters and a band in their debut single Bad, out now on all streaming platforms.
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Talented siblings Storm & Stone are set to make waves in both music and cinematic circles with their new single ‘Town That Made Me’, released today. When Pitchfork Media notices you and they write “bands like Storm & Stone are blurring the lines between genres, creating new fans for both in the process”, you know you are headed for big things.
Storm & Stone comprises Auriel, Hallelujah and August. They made their start in their modest home on the Blue Mountains of NSW, sharing a rich cultural blend of Hungarian, Scottish and Thai heritage, raised on a diverse set of influences that are underpinned by Dolly Parton and Led Zeppelin. Each sibling began learning music from a precociously young age and together they bring those close family bonds and strong work ethic to their music to create something that is rich in harmony and is deeply special. Their musical journey has seen the girls August and Auriel travel to Europe, supplied vocals for some Icelandic EDM tracks, meeting record producers and aspiring filmmakers along the way.
‘Town That Made Me’ is a reflection on those close family ties and formative influences that have shaped the band’s music. They say: “This song is a tribute to the people that made us. Our family and everyone that made a difference in our lives. It’s about the town that we were born in and the people who raised us.”
The single was recorded at A Sharp Recording Studio & Kiln Studios, and was produced, mixed & engineered by Matt ‘Xiro’ Fioravanti (Kwame, Phil Fresh & Bread Club). The track was also mastered by A Sharp Studios, Richard Lake. ‘Town That Made Me’ has already taken on a life of its own. The song was a finalist in the Song of the Year International Songwriting Competition, and it also slated to be a key part of the new Australian feature film ‘Love You Like That’, due out later in 2021.
‘Love You Like That’ is a film that is perfectly suited to having ‘Town That Made Me’ in its soundtrack. Hallelujah says: “The narrative of the film holds a lot of parallels to our song. Community, family and love are all central themes to it. It felt like a moment that tapped into the place and people we grew up with and truly represents a lot of people’s hometowns”.
The music video was produced by Glasshouse Productions, shot by Bards Eye View in association with the upcoming release of the feature film ‘Love You Like That’. Hallelujah says: “This music video felt like the perfect way for us to collaborate with the producer and director to feature the town and ensemble in the film as a representation of our own hometown. There were parallels in the film about the many forms of love that can happen in people’s everyday lives within a town and our 2nd single ‘Town That Made Me’ being about the place & people that helped make us who we are as a band.”
Storm & Stone have already received considerable exposure for their debut single ‘Bad’, which to date has had over 28K streams on Spotify, and the single also gained international notice from media outlets such as Pitchfork Media, StepKid Music Blog and Musikholics.com. Pitchfork Media gushingly wrote “The musicians are offering limitless creativity as well as strong communicative energy. Everything that we need and that you will unconditionally love. So don’t waste a second, and head [over] to discover ‘Bad’.”
Storm & Stone are beginning to take their small town influences to the world with ‘Town That Made Me’. Their down-to-earth songwriting, strong melodies and uncanny harmonies that only siblings can create, are sure to charm their way into listener’s and cinema-goer’s hearts everywhere.
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Introducing Folk-Pop-Country Group Storm & Stone
Self-confessed as 'not your average family band', Storm & Stone feature siblings Auriel, August and Hallelujah who compose delightful melodies and harmonies to create their own unique blend of folk-pop-country soundscapes.
After the release earlier this year of their debut single 'Bad', which has been streamed 50k times on Spotify, Storm & Stone's newest release is 'Town That Made Me' which is set to feature in the to-be-released Australian movie 'Love You Like That' starring John Jarrett and Mitchell Hope.
"We've been incredibly lucky to be surrounded by talented and inspiring people on our journey through life," the band states.
"When we were recording this song, we wanted it to be infused with the immense amount of gratitude we feel for the community of family, friends and people that helped make us who we are today.
"This video not only showcases the process we went through to make the single, but the people that helped make it. It's visually our way of saying thank you to the town that made me."
Who is Storm & Stone...We're a family band that have the pleasure of singing and writing together. We were all born in the same room, in a tiny, two-bedroom miner's cottage in the Blue Mountains.
Family and supporting one another has always been at the forefront of what we've done in our lives, and in our music too. It's how we ended up coming together.
We sound like...Fleetwood Mac, Mumford & Sons and Dolly Parton decided to have kids, and out we came. We have a fluid and blended approach to music, and this really reflects in the kind of music we make. We mostly fall into folk/ pop/ country music.
Our first gig was...At August's Christmas work party. We got given a shot to be playing in this big advertising party in a warehouse in an industrial area of Sydney. That was the first time anyone really heard our music and these singles we've now released.
When did you settle on the group's name, and was it a unanimous decision...This is a funny one for us. We have a really long, double barrelled last name that we struggle to get onto official documents on the best day, so we always knew we needed to find a name that was a bit shorter to use.
August previously had been pushing music out under the name August Storm, and Auriel had been writing under the name Auriel Stone.
When we started to form the band and dragged Hallelujah into it to be our glue, we felt it made the most sense to go with Storm & Stone, because it was a simple way to show how we were glued together. Without all parts, we wouldn’t be the band we are.
In the studio we usually...Beyond just laying down the instruments, writing and playing on the record together, we each have taken on different roles in the studio.
Hally has had a big hand in the production side of how the songs come together sonically. Auriel wrote a fair few of the songs we have on this album (including our latest release 'Town That Made Me'), so she's really kept honing her skills to be able to write at the drop of a hat.
August is our super hustler. She's got this mind for planning and acting as den mother with everyone and if you need something, anything, she's the one to ask because she somehow makes it happen. We definitely show up as siblings in the studio though.
If we could tour with anyone...It's different for all of us. Auriel would say Keith Urban. Hal would mention Arctic Monkeys or Idles, and August would have her sights fixated on Queen or Led Zeppelin (even if they've hung up their tour bags).
Social media is...IG @stormandstoneofficial / FB Storm & Stone.
Our favourite app at the moment is...Co-Star and Spotify For Artists. Both tell you your future (or do they).
To date, our most embarrassing moment was the time...We formed a sibling band. Need we go on?
Life on the road can be...Just like the road trip you took with your family when you were seven years old. It's fun, hot and sweaty with a lot of big stretches of road spent singing the 'Shrek' movie soundtrack.
If you'll have us on your bill, our rider contains...We recently did a shoot with friends of ours and when they asked us what we wanted on our rider, we very jokingly said a bowl of blue M&Ms, a bowl of salt & vinegar chips (the curled over ones only), a person ready to fan us at any moment, and lemons on pikes within arm's reach.
We didn't think that anyone would organise that, but they did. They may have created a monster.
The scariest scenario we've found ourselves in, was...When we were a lot younger; our Dad had a stroke and wasn't able to speak for about six-plus months. He rewired his brain by playing music and using music as a tool to communicate. We didn't fully comprehend at the time how scary that was, but it's influenced a big part of why music is so important to us.
What celebrity/ famous person would you love to be spokesperson of the band...If we could somehow get Dolly Parton, Robert Plant and Alex Turner to be our spokespeople, that would be a dream. A weird, and very wonderful dream.
If you had to live in a city abroad, where would you choose and why?We're all torn on this one. Auriel would be Nashville, August would be Reykjavik and Hal would be Manchester. Maybe ask us in a year.
Three people you'd like to invite around for a dinner party...Dolly Parton, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Rick Rubin. It would be seriously weird, but we'd learn a lot.
If we were coming over to your place, what would you cook us?The family's greatest hits that come out every Christmas: Chicken schnitzel, rakott krumpli, crispy pork belly with roasted potatoes, Mum's spring rolls, phad phet, Thai fried rice, maybe a green curry and fresh baked bread.
If that's not making you feel full, Mum would likely invent an amazing cake that she'd forget the recipe for so that it could never be repeated again.
When it comes to pets are you guys a lover or hater of our furry friends?We love them. Auriel recently adopted a fur baby and we've had a menagerie of pets growing up (not one a normal pet though).
No matter the expense, send us a case of...Dad's chilli sauce and Mum's fried garlic. Truly, that stuff is liquid gold to us.
The last time we saw the inside of a gym was...A couple of weeks ago, before lockdown 2.0.
What's the one chore you dislike the most?Ironing a fitted sheet or trying to fold it. Truly, the people that can – real life gods amongst us.
Do you have any phobias?Fitted sheets.
Would you ever partake in a reality show?We think we could do ok in a cooking challenge like Netflix's 'The Big Family Cooking Showdown'. We're not sure who'd be head chef though.
If you could prank any of your friends, who's your target, and how are you bringing them down?Clearly, our targets are each other. None of us have brought each other down. . . yet.
Best local takeaway joint for a 2am feed that will leave you with a food coma?Twenty four pack of chicken nuggets with sweet & sour sauce from Maccas. Truly, the OG.
Which fictional characters best describes your personality?'Bob's Burgers' slaps just a little too close to home. Our family used to run a café and it was literally an episode of 'Bob's Burgers' every day. We'll leave it to your imagination to match characters to us.
Last show we binge-watched?'Bob's Burgers' and 'Kim's Convenience'. Again, it really hits close to home.
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BAD is the new single from Storm & Stone, a band comprised of three siblings. This dynamic and soul- ful jam boasts some truly phenomenal vocals. Seriously, the singing on this track is incredible, and the harmonies are brimming with pure passion. Musically, the song blends elements of pop, folk, and R&B, resulting in a vibrant and emotionally electric sound. Ultimately, the vocals command much of the attention, but the music itself is well choreographed and energizing. The impressively complex songwriting structure is evident, even within what presents as a fairly minimalist mix. BAD is a great song, characterized by impeccable timing and some genuinely professional performances.
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Storm & Stone revealed the new single, “Town That Made Me“, today!
“Town That Made Me” is now available at: https://orcd.co/townthatmademe
Town That Made Me
The song talks about family ties and influences that have shaped the band’s music. There are autobiographical elements in the text (ex.: My mama pushed and then lay still ; My daddy came and raised me up, I never can thank him enough) that highlight gratitude. This gratitude is not only addressed to the parents but also to the city that has seen them grow.
Storm & Stone say: “This song is a tribute to the people that made us. Our family and everyone that made a difference in our lives. It’s about the town that we were born in and the people who raised us.”
“Town That Made Me” was recorded at A Sharp Recording Studio & Kiln Studios, and was produced, mixed and engineered by Matt “Xiro” Fioravanti (Kwame, Phil Fresh & Bread Club.
Storm & Stone’s “Town That Made Me” will also be included in the Australian film “Love You Like That”, due out later in 2021.
Storm & Stone are not your average family band. The three siblings (Auriel, August & Hallelujah) came from humble beginnings in the Blue Mountains. As Pitchfork Music recently wrote, “bands like Storm & Stone are blurring the lines between the genres, creating new fans for both in the process. Great heartfelt lyrics, melodic harmonies, and inspired vocals all around. Storm and Stone are a rare combination of great storytelling and great musicianship able to multi cross genres.”
After finding international success with features on Icelandic EDM tracks “Dive Right In” & “Start With Tonight”, this trio has been quietly working on bringing their own unique brand of Folk and Pop to listeners everywhere, fast-tracked by their own cameo & music soundtrack debut in Australian Feature Film “Love You Like That” starring Mitchell Hope (Disney’s ‘The Descendants’, Netflix ‘Let It Snow’), John Jarratt (‘Wolf Creek’, ‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’) and Steph Tisdell (co-host of Spotify’s ‘I Can’t Stop’ Podcast, & regular on ‘The Project’ and ‘Hughesy’s We Have A Problem’). Storm & Stone are truly showing their prowess on their debut single “Bad” with the Official music video out now.
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Storm & Stone is an up and coming band who burst onto the streaming scene in 2019. The trio is comprised of three siblings; Auriel, August & Hallelujah. Having always had a desire to “make a mark in the world as teachers, advertisers, and students”, Storm & Stone draw inspiration from their individual experience, in addition to styles such as folk and pop, to form their unique and authentic sound.
To date, Storm & Stone have three singles in their online discography. The band's latest track ‘Bad’, has amassed more than 2,500 and counting streams on Spotify and has glowing reviews on Apple Music. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there's no denying Storm & Stone are on their way as well as developing a dedicated following of loyal fans along the way.
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The featured single, ‘Bad’ by Storm & Stone, is out now and available to stream on all major streaming platforms! The single lasts around three minutes and sits at a steady 98bpm.
The track commences with a ten second intro that sets the tone for the first verse. The vocal color is clean and emotive; seamlessly synchronizing with the tone of the instrumental accompaniment. The subtle implementation of harmonized vocals adds a depth to the overall sound without detracting from the prominence of the main melody. The combination of the acoustic guitar progression, foundational bass-line, rhythmic percussion and atmospheric keys provides the perfect platform for the vocal.
The instrumentation gradually increases in intensity as the track progresses with an epic outro that features a plethora of melodic elements, check out 2:22 to 2:48, delivering just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this track is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘Bad’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy hook and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the well balanced production and creative compositional arrangement, to the impressive vocal performances, fans of Storm & Stone, as well as those who appreciate new and creative music, will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow Storm & Stone on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
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