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Annie Hamilton Serves Up Thrilling Sonic Surprises on ‘Stop and Smell the Lightning’

The Sydney-based artist’s second album is experimental indie-pop worth getting lost in

Annie Hamilton

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On her second album, Sydney-based artist and fashion designer Annie Hamilton serves up indie-pop that’s awash in thrilling sonic surprises and left-field production choices.

From “on your mind” and “DYNAMITE”, which sound like dance music created in the garage with home-made machines, through to sweet moments like “stay my mind”, it’s music rich in detail that invites you to get lost in its idiosyncratic world.

Stream: Annie Hamilton, Stop and Smell the Lightning


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