High Highs, Tall Heights

Formed in 2010 by Jack Milas and Oli Chang, High Highs is an indie rock/pop outfit based physically in Brooklyn, but mentally in their home of Sydney, Australia. They’ve toured the U.S. with the likes of Vampire Weekend, How To Dress Well, and Sky Ferreira, and have shared the stage with other major acts, notably Empire of the Sun at the Sydney Opera House. Drawing influence from the always-summer vibe of Australia, along with several classic Australian artists of the 80s like Icehouse and Jon Farnham, the pair have crafted a richly expansive sound able to fill every nook of even the biggest spaces with what can only be described as aural illumination. There’s a soft, glowing energy present throughout all of High High’s music, whether it comes from Milas’ floating falsetto melodies or Chang’s spacey synthscapes. Their newest album, Cascades, is set to be released on February 5^th on PIAS America and features the exciting addition of Sean Hutchinson on drums.