CUB SCOUTS

For a touch of warmth this winter, I'd recommend checking out the new Cub Scouts EP, 'Paradise'. The Brisbane band never fail to bring on the sun all year round with their brand of uplifting pop.

The music of Cub Scouts is primarily littered with bright, cheerful tunes, and 'Paradise' is no exception. The single 'Pool!' says everything it needs in its title; this summery song is a high-diving adventure, exemplified by the exclamation mark. Title track 'Paradise' follows suit, with its enjoyable electronic beats and laid-back feel.

In addition to their sunnier tunes, the EP also has a balance of sombre songs. 'Shuffle' is a song of foreboding lonliness, with lead singer Tim Nelson's regular falsetto beautifully accompanied by Zoe Davis' dulcet tones. 'Write You A Letter' is a remarkably touching track, focusing on simplicity, both in lyrics and the predominant use of piano. Both of these songs stand out on the EP as dramatically contrasting and impressively juxtaposing to the band's regular fare.