‘Painting of My Time'

12" LP
Virgin Music
April 21, 2023
Edition of 1500

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'Painting of My Time' encapsulates the sonic and personal progression of the group, masterfully showcasing the signature, evocative lyricism that the band is known for. It’s a journey of observations, reshaping views and identity, elaborating on themes of personal turbulence, self-exploration, and the Australian landscape as a form of escapism. 'Painting of My Time' conjures the rawness of rock ‘n’ roll through a soundscape of dynamic post-punk and art rock, whilst introducing trumpet, grand piano, violin and synth to the equation. A marked progression and musicality resulting in a sound rich in emotion.

A SIDE

1.    Moment of Distraction
2.    Lessons Learnt
3.    Human
4.    On The Television
5.    Something Blue

B SIDE

6.    Painting of My Time
7.    Things You Do
8.    Colours
9.    Ramblings of a Passenger
10.  Wide Open Land

Recorded by Nao Anzai
Additional recordings by Archie Shannon
Mixed by Andy Savours
Mastered by Joe Carra
'Ear' artwork by Martin George
Design by Archie Shannon
Finalised by Kate Berry

‘The More I Am / Overflowing Cup 7"

Tiny Town Records
June 18th, 2021
Edition of 500

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Just under a year since their debut full length, Floodlights return with two new songs on a captivating 7". The two tracks, ‘The More I Am’ & ‘Overflowing Cup’, explore narratives of ingrained cultural views, personal doubt, and self reflection.

Floodlights explore new lyrical territory on The More I Am / Overflowing Cup through a dissection of personal relationships. While it remains as anecdotal as From A View, it is less autobiographical, and strengthens Floodlights’ ability to hold the mirror up to humankind.

"As I look through my window, I can only see half of what I used to."

A SIDE

1.    The More I Am

B SIDE

2.    Overflowing Cup

Recorded by Nao Anzai and Archie Shannon at Sound Park and Love Shack Studios.
Mixed by Nao Anzai.
Mastered by Mikey Young.
Graphic Design by Ned Shannon.
Baritone saxophone on 'The More I Am' by Clyde Saniga.

‘From a View'

12" Debut LP
Spunk Records
July 17th, 2020
Edition of 300 (sold out)

Second Pressing
Edition of 300 (sold out)

Third Pressing
Edition of 150

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‘From a View’ is the debut LP from Melbourne’s Floodlights. This full length album explores themes of identity, personal crossroads and the misuse of power in the modern world. It was recorded over two days in November, 2019 at Head Gap Studios (Preston) by Nao Anzai. The tracks were recorded live, directly onto a 24-track tape machine with minimal overdubs, and sometimes none at all. Anzai took the role of mixing the album, working closely with Shannon over four hot nights in December before sending it off to Mikey Young for the Master.

A SIDE

1.    Water's Edge
2.    Matter of Time
3.    Walk Away
4.    Don't Pick That Scratch
5.    Glory of Control

B SIDE

6.    Thanks for Understanding
7.    It Was All Going so Well
8.    Tropical Fun
9.    Proud and Well
10.  Shifting Shadows
11.  Happiness

Recorded by Nao Anzai at Head Gap Studios, Preston.
Mixed by Nao Anzai in Collingwood.
Mastered by Mikey Young in Rye.
Artwork and vinyl layout by Maddison Kitching.

‘Backyard’ 10" EP

Spunk Records
November 15, 2019
Edition of 150

self-released
May 24, 2019
Edition of 50

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Backyard is the debut EP from Floodlights. This four track EP explores themes of Australian culture and identity. Introduced by Uncle Bunna Lawrie, a Mirning Elder and Whale Dreamer of the Nullarbor coast, the first track, ‘Nullarbor’ follows a personal journey across the remote South of Australia and the revelations that can be struck from adventure. ‘Small Town Pub’ is a reflection on culture and conflicting ideas of national identity. The title track ‘Backyard’, is a song about the network of support created by different people in your life.

A SIDE

1.   Uncle Bunna Lawrie
2.   Nullarbor

B SIDE

1.   Small Town Pub
2.   Backyard

Recorded by Archie Shannon at Love Shack Studios, Footscray.
Mixed by Archie Shannon in Thornbury.
Mastered by Mikey Young in Rye.
Artwork by Maddison Kitching