Secret World is a new-ish band from the Australian hardcore scene with members of other bands in the Australian hardcore scene, like Speed (guitarist Dennis Vichidvongsa), Downside (vocalist Ryan Pond, guitarist Tom Maddocks), Hand of Mercy/Hellions (guitarist Josh Campiao), Beerwolf (bssist Adrian Kelly, drummer James Watroba), and more. They put out a demo on Australian label Last Ride Records last year, and now they just dropped a new single, “Living Less,” via Last Ride and US label Sunday Drive Records. Secret World’s members play in some pretty tough bands, but “Living Less” is a more melodic post-hardcore/alt-rock in the vein of bands like Turnstile, Drug Church, and Militarie Gun. Produced, recorded and mixed by Fletcher Matthews, it’s much crisper sounding than the demo, and it’s a very promising song that’s got me excited to hear more. Check it out below.
Secret World have recently done some opening gigs on their home turf for Angel Du$t, Fiddlehead, Drain/Anxious, No Pressure, and others, and they’ll open Koyo‘s Australian tour in October. All dates for that very cool pairing are listed on the tour poster below.
Meanwhile, Speed’s headlining US tour is underway now and hitting NYC for two shows next week.
