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“Those rumbling drums, that sneaky little slide guitar line... the way it all comes together to become a lush, powerful piece of music that’s so easy to get caught up in” — Double J (Australia) “Saturday on the main stage came hard, giving us three truly standout performances. The first of those came courtesy of Melbourne power-duo THIS WAY NORTH. The guitar-drum duo was instantly captivating, turning my skeptical-ass into a fan within minutes of stumbling across their mainstage performance. I was caught completely off guard by their powerful, dancey hooks and their impossibly cool aesthetic” — Rag Music (Atmosphere Gathering, Canada) It’s easy to forget that This Way North is a two-piece band. Drummer/vocalist Cat Leahy and guitarist/vocalist Leisha Jungalwalla create a uniquely full, expansive sound that translates effortlessly from the studio to the stage. 2017 was a huge year for the duo. With over 120 live shows across Australia, New Zealand and Canada, This Way North wove their magic for audiences from the Yukon, just 200kms south of the Arctic Circle, to the Northern Territory’s sweeping central desert and the geysers of Rotorua NZ. Lead single 'Nothing to Say' sets the tone for this new EP, with it’s driving cross-rhythms and harmony-rich vocals. Ethereal yet upbeat, the song captures the essence of wanting to just be still and unwind, of waking up in the morning and getting out of your head. 'Head Above Water' takes a different turn, featuring mid-noughties-styl