So…we’re into autumn here, and in Scotland that means that it’s getting cold, wetter than normal, and more significantly, grey.

But what better than a (musical) ray of sunshine from one of 17 Seconds’ favourite cities in the world, Melbourne, Australia? Emma Russack and Lachlan Denton will release their third album together on October 19, entitled Take The Reigns, and the three tracks here on their Bandcamp are absolutely fabulous. That gorgeous Aussie accent reminds me of Frente! and Courtney Barnett.

I knew absolutely nothing about them (though you can read an interview here) and the music speaks absolutely perfectly for itself. Give these three tracks a listen, I’m off to beg for an advance copy of the album! If you’re pushed for time ‘Catch’ is the highlight.