Currently in the midst of scrambling for enough votes to put them on the Road To Bonnaroo, Nashville-via-Australia’s Sons Of Summer are gearing up to release their eponymous debut album while making a name for themselves in the breakfast TV show circuit. Featured last month during a recurring Good Morning America segment, the three-piece have seen their song "The One I Love the Most" shine a light on the band’s noteworthy harmonies and organic sound.
Comprised of Clint Crighton, Jules Crighton and Luke Dolahenty, Sons Of Summer flirt with the genre boundaries of folk, rock and alt-country, creating a cohesive blend of warm, breezy melodies and reflective lyrics that feel like an essential addition to your springtime mixtape. Despite their Australian roots, the band mask their Aussie drawls behind an Americana sound, making it difficult to guess that Sons Of Summer call New South Wales, Australia their home.
Sons Of Summer have been together for roughly two years but have already secured some solid assistance in the form of their backup band. Accompanying them on stage and in the studio, Matt Sherrod (Crowded House, Beck) is featured on the drums and David Labruyere (John Mayer) stands in on bass. Luke, Clint and Jules share the role of lead vocalist and collaborate on the songwriting process, which creates a textured and occasionally non-traditional arrangement behind their traditional folk-centric format.
With only a handful of songs available online, your best chance at hearing what Sons Of Summer are capable of would be seeing them play live with Jedd Hughes at 3rd and Lindsley on April 12th. Their debut album will be available later this year. – Brianne Turner