The Valery Trails - Winter Palace

“an indie pop master class filled with soaring anthemic tracks that jangle and sparkle” – Backseat Mafia

“the sound of a band at the top of their game, willing to take their sound further” – I Don’t Hear A Single

“13 inspired, evolving tracks in all, this Winter is more spring, its multi-colored blossoms in full-pollinated bloom” – The Big Takeover

The Valery Trails (Brisbane, QLD) return with their first new music since the release of their fourth album, The Sky Is Blue, in 2022. On the back of the album’s strong airplay and positive reviews, the band toured the east coast of Australia, with new guitar recruit Tim Steward (Screamfeeder) along for the ride.

Previously, as a trio, Andrew Bower (vocals/guitars), Sean Bower (bass), and Dan McNaulty (drums), released their debut album Ghosts and Gravity (2012), Buffalo Speedway (2014), and Chameleon Bones (2016). The three albums’ melodic and atmospheric indie rock received college and specialty airplay in the US, strong community radio support in Australia, and critical acclaim from outlets such as PopMatters, The Big Takeover, and many other international websites.

On the new album, Winter Palace, there’s plenty of The Valery Trails’ trademark guitar jangle and crunch, but they also explore some diverse styles and genres, including synth-pop stylings, horn-driven retro flavours, and some straight-up rock and roll, across the 13 songs. (continue reading full bio on our DISCO)