Alternative Rock from Verticoli

Hailing from Hobart in Tasmania, Verticoli is a three-piece alternative rock band that’s been commanding attention in Australia’s music scene for over a decade. Featuring the talents of vocalist and guitarist Sam Hunn, drummer Will Colvin and bassist Jeremy Hughes, the band delivers a sound that’s equal parts heavy, melodic and raucous.

With a clear mission to produce robust rock music with wide appeal, Verticoli has become a name synonymous with energy, originality and artistic precision. Since starting out, Verticoli has left a significant mark on Australia’s live music scene via a relentless gigging schedule that’s seen them play alongside artists like Cog, Kingswood, British India and DZ Deathrays, attesting to their status as one of the country’s most exciting live acts.

Highlights from their live career include opening the Field Stage at the iconic Falls Festival in Marion Bay during the 2014/15 season and being handpicked by Triple J Unearthed to perform at the 2017 Party in the Paddock. Capturing their shared sonic vision in the studio for over a decade, they unveiled their sound in 2013 with their eponymous debut EP and have since delivered an incredible catalogue of work across multiple singles, EPs and full-length records.

Now, Verticoli brings us the perfect taste of their musical output with their single titled “The Echo,” a stunning showcase of their songwriting talent and musicianship panache. Brought in by the twang of gritty guitar notes, the crash of drums and pulse of bass swells to deliver a surge of alternative rock energy before flowing into a verse of shuffling percussion, intricate guitar plucks and compelling vocal performance.

Gliding with airy melodic leads floating above the arrangement, the track erupts into an anthemic chorus of soaring vocals and driving instrumentation, crafting a spectacular burst of gripping rock music. Building to an epic bridge where a thrilling guitar solo takes flight to lay down slick, blistering dashes and bluesy licks, the finale simmers down to a stripped back aesthetic of soft guitar tones and hushed vocals, resulting in an emotive moment to close the track.

It’s a rousing rock ride from start to finish, brought to life by three talented musicians with a highly original sonic vision. As they continue to win over audiences both from the stage and with their studio releases, Verticoli are sure to go from strength to strength on their enduring musical adventure and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store next.

Listen to The Echo below