After making their live debut with a handful of sold-out shows in Melbourne earlier this year, SpringtimeOCothe new Australian group comprising Gareth Liddiard (The Drones, Tropical Fuck Storm), Jim White (Xylouris White, Dirty Three, Cat Power) and Chris Abrahams (The Necks)OCo announce their self-titled debut Springtime will be released via TFS Records

Springtime is the culmination of three renowned, multidisciplinary musicians each known for distinct styles and soundsOCoa new endeavour that is as much a tonal experiment as it is a meditation on modern-day absurdity. Their self-titled debut combines elements of art rock, experimental noise, poignant lyricism, free jazz and improvisation to craft austere portraits of a world paralysed by shellshock.

Several of SpringtimeOCOs songs were made in collaboration between the band and LiddiardOCOs uncle, Ian Duhig, a world-renowned poet who has twice won The National Poetry Competition (in 1987 and 2000), the UKOCOs most prestigious poetry award. DuhigOCOs poems laid the groundwork for the songs OæViaduct Love SuicideOCO and OæJeanie In A BottleOCO (the latter featuring vocals from The Drones & Tropical Fuck StormOCOs Fiona Kitschin), which were later crafted into sprawling songs led by LiddiardOCOs wild-eyed vocals and guitar work as White and Abrahams lay down stuttering strings, fizzling electronics, and feathery piano melodies. Later, on the albumOCOs penultimate track, we hear a cover of Will OldhamOCOs OæWest Palm BeachOCO that was recorded live, treated with love and respect, and would certainly be met with open arms by the author.