Over these last few years, Melbourne’s Warataah have quickly become the darlings of the Australian underground music scene. With a smooth and breezy style that has been compared to the likes of Ngaiire, Jordan Rakei, and Matt Corby, they have built up a strong and devout following for their immersive output to date. And with the buzz around them continuing to grow, they return once again to cement this moment of their legacy with their eagerly-awaited debut EP ‘Growing Into’, a collection brimming with warmth and passion throughout.
Much like what their recent releases have shown us, ‘Growing Into’ looks to harness the sweet and tender approach to songwriting that has quickly become their calling card of late. Offering up some wildly captivating aesthetics that skirt the lines between soul, dream-pop, and something more unique to them, this new five-track collection not only highlights their tantalising ideas, but also gives us an insight into where they are planning to take their sound next.
With so much fresh and progressive innovation running the length of this new EP, there is hardly a moment where ‘Growing Into’ feels like it is resting on its laurels. Each track is masterfully crafted to create this beautifully absorbing atmosphere, and heightens what has already been an extremely impactful tenure for them.