As part of their 40th anniversary tour, legendary Western Australian band The Stems have released a new single.
“Falling from the Sky’ is the band’s first recording since their 2007 album ‘Heads Up’. Recorded at Revolver Studios and mixed at Pet Rock studios in Perth and features original members Dom Mariani, Julian Matthews, Dave Shaw and current guitarist Ashley Naylor (Even, The Church, Paul Kelly).

The killer groove and throb of the drums and bass, the wild fuzz tone, distinctive vocals, tight harmonies and above all – the infectious melodies,..they are all there and all intact.

Dom – ‘I’d written the song about 5 years ago and had always envisaged the Stems doing it if we ever had the opportunity to record it. Lyrically, it’s a commentary on how attitudes change as one gets older and a little more cynical about things with the hope of love as the redeeming theme in the choruses. Dave and I initially tracked the song with Dave suggesting the groove and fuzz tone idea. It worked great and we sent it across to Jules to add his distinctive bass and backing vocals. Having Ash Naylor be a part of the recording was also essential. His backing vocals and guitar added the cherry on top’.

‘Falling from the Sky’ shows that The Stems in 2024 have lost none of the potency that have made them the best and most virtuous garage band in the land is now available on all streaming platforms and limited edition vinyl through Cheersquad Records & Tapes.