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Split Seconds
"It's all you gotta do!".
Sounds easy enough. Statement of intent though, or simple instruction? Such is the conundrum posed by newly minted multiple WAMI award winners Split Seconds on their latest lyrical pop gem - All You Gotta Do.
You could forgive these fellas for getting about with a slight air of confidence at the moment though. Split Seconds' rise from a rag tag collective following singer Sean Pollard's lead to a full-throated, six-piece harmonic indie pop machine over the last 12 months has been breathtaking. After taking out triple j's coveted Unearthed competition (earning them a spot at the Perth Big Day Out), the lads went on an unprecedented run through the summer festivals - landing them on stages at Southbound, St Jerome's Laneway Festival, One Movement for Music, The Northbridge Festival and the Wave Rock Weekender.
It was there, on hazy summer festival afternoons, that they perfected their growing harmonies and delighted audiences with their radio hit Bed Down, as well as songs taken from their critically acclaimed debut EP. They took it to pubs and concerts too, supporting the likes of Tim Minchin, Cloud Control, Little Red, Sally Seltmann, and Dan Kelly. Sean was even given the opportunity to share the stage with American indie king Sufjan Stevens at his two theatre dates in Perth earlier this year.
In fact, the buzz around Split Seconds had become so overwhelming that by the time the annual Western Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) came around, the band were honoured to receive the most nominations in the state. They cleaned up too - taking out the awards for Favourite Newcomer, Most Promising New Act, Best Indie Pop Act and Best Male Vocalist (Sean Pollard).
Refusing to rest on their laurels, Split Seconds have gone straight back to work and issued a brand new single. All You Gotta Do was recorded in their home town with Matt Gio and mixed in London by Aaron Cupples (renowned for his work with The Drones and Dan Kelly). Like Bed Down, All You Gotta Do is resplendent with the band's trademark lyrical intrigue and stunning harmonies - but with the percussive, rolling feel that has become a trademark of their energetic live show. After successful national tours with The Panics, Owl Eyes and Jebediah and much lauded set at Homebake 2011, Split Seconds will ring in the new year with performances at Pyramid Rock Festival (Vic) and Southbound (WA).
