Pear & The Awkward Orchestra Release Debut Album Smocks!

July 8th, 2011 | By

People of the world, meet Smocks!, the debut album from Brisbane’s folk-pop darlings Pear & The Awkward Orchestra. To celebrate the release, an intimate east coast affair of three special shows are happening this July.
With two EPs already done and dusted (Russian Doll 2007, Something Will Come 2009) it was time for Pear to step into long player territory. Smocks! Pear & The Awkward Orchestra’s debut album is quirky, emotive and surprising.
First single ‘Oh Katrina’ was quietly released in February 2011, garnering solid radio coverage through community radio and triple j. Whilst the delightful poppy sounds of ‘Oh Katrina’ slowly simmered in the radio world, the final touches were being put on the album. Second single and lead track ‘Bigger than You’ is skewed with a slight punk/indie vibe, a nice comparison to single number one. With diverse instrumentation and sparse arrangements combined with a powerful voice, Pear & The Awkward Orchestra’s Smocks! is a memorable musical offering and will continue to orchestrate the grassroots rise of this unique band.
Smocks! will be on show this July as Pear & The Awkward Orchestra travel south for shows in Sydney and Melbourne along with a very special secret show in Brisbane. Following this, front woman Steph Lees, will be making her maiden musical voyage overseas for shows in Canada and the US.

Pear & The Awkward Orchestra
Smocks! Album Tour
Saturday, July 9 | 505, Surry Hills, Sydney
Tix: $15 PRE/$20 Door
w/ Hello Vera and Skritch (Mary Trembles)
Sunday, July 10 | The Wesley Anne, Northcote, Melbourne
Tix: $12 Door
w/ Killbot Kindergarten and Yeo
Sunday, July 24 | Secret Venue, Bardon, Brisbane
Tix: $12 + bf | www.oztix.com.au
**Venue details revealed with ticket purchase**
w/ Mckisko and Skritch (Mary Trembles)


Smocks! is out July 8 through Creative Vibes.
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