The Sooks Rising from the Shores of Sydney (Eora): From Garage Rehearsals to Indie Powerhouse
Rising from the shores of Sydney (Eora), The Sooks have transformed from their first sweaty garage rehearsal sessions into an indie force selling out Sydney’s most iconic venues. Blending the high-energy fusion of surf rock and indie music, the band captures the effortless charisma of sun-drenched Australian surf culture, pairing it with shimmering guitars and heartfelt, intimate storytelling.
The New Wave of the Coastline
Exploding onto the local scene in 2022, The Sooks carry a sonic palette reminiscent of Skegss, The Terrys, and DICE. Seamlessly blending carefree optimism with emotional depth, the band has quickly become one of the most promising names in Australian indie-rock with their 2024 debut EP Oyster Boy and standout tracks like “Burn Me Out.”
“Take It Slow” – Their Most Mature and Captivating Work Yet
“Take It Slow” stands as the band’s most mature and enchanting release to date. Built on shimmering guitars, rich vocal harmonies, and a gently swaying rhythm that feels like an ocean breeze, the song speaks of finding calm amid life’s chaos and discovering love while moving at full speed. It invites the listener to step back, breathe, and truly feel the moment.
Between Nostalgia and Euphoria
The track is both a gentle reminder and a moment of liberation. It belongs to that rare breed of songs that begin playing in your head as the sun sets over the beach—simultaneously nostalgic and euphoric. “Take It Slow” once again proves what The Sooks do best: crafting instantly memorable, emotionally honest songs made for long drives, late nights, and endless coastal summers.
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Sydney’s surf-rock legacy is in safe hands—The Sooks take this heritage and infuse it with a more modern, serene indie aesthetic.
The shimmering quality of the guitars instantly transports you to the warmth of the sand and the scent of the sea.
If life feels like it’s moving too fast, “Take It Slow” offers the perfect musical refuge to pause, breathe, and simply be in the moment.
