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When we talk about Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, the epithet "unpolished gems" seems perfectly apropos. Developed in the brew of Melbourne's indie scene, their music brings something peculiar yet familiar: a mélange of clean guitar jangles, narrative-driven lyrics, and tinges of classic alt-rock fraught with poignant authenticity. Their breakout EP, 'The French Press,’ ricocheted through the indie rock genre, leaving reverberations that are still palpable today. Little was expected from a small-time Australian band, but their rooftop performance of the title track, "French Press," captured by Our Golden Friend, swiftly changed that perception. Perched on a sun-baked terrace surrounded by an immersive cityscape, they embodied raw Australian identity, carving their niche.
Two years later, they returned with a strikingly cinematic music video for their 2018 tune, "Talking Straight" off their debut album 'Hope Downs.' Veering away from their live-performance style, the clip was an unexpected treat garnished with a healthy dose of surrealism. It infused moody desert aesthetics, a mysterious crystal ball, and an unexplained deer head, wrapped in a look that evoked an indie short film more than a traditional rock video. Subsequently, "Cars In Space," a track off their sophomore album, embodied their spirit once more—a nocturnal, drive-in setting, and the band, seemingly unaffected by the eclectic gathering, playing their hearts out. The video had its humorous angle as well—the sight of a band performing amidst people casually having a barbecue, or using very low-tech spaceships, against a backdrop of interstellar journey, proffered a rather jovial take on the song title. The band's music video journey, ultimately, exhibits a balance - the raw Australian ethos, the surrealist tinge, and the bold humor - creating an inimitable blend that is Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.
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