14 Nov 2019 // A review by kongfooey
Well, this is a nice surprise. One of the perks of writing for Muzic.net.nz is that you get to discover the new local talent that you may have never stumbled across otherwise, and Wellington indie band Anxiety Club has got the goods.

The first song on this mini EP is Public Service, a hilarious upbeat tune about a guy stuck in public service for 29 years and all that entails. The track kicks off with drums and bass before the chiming guitars cascade in, equipped with Moog keyboard and luscious BV’s making Public Service a catchy slice of Kiwi indie pop.

The title track Francine is served up next and it's another great upbeat indie rocker. I really dig the chorus in this one, they definitely have carved out a sound of their own with the addition of the Moog keyboard adding a little bit of soul into the mix.

The final track is The Sun Is Out and it takes everything down a notch with an acoustic and keyboard intro, a gentle lullaby for the first half that then it drops into a heavy chorus with a cool melodic solo and outro.

These are three impressive tracks from a band that have a great ear for melody and song structure, they’re definitely a band to keep an eye out for and I’m “anxious” to hear a full album in the future, and hopefully on vinyl.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ ( 5 / 5 )

Wellington band Anxiety Club have been performing their alt-country/indie-influenced “feel-good anthems of heartache and despair” around Aotearoa since 2016. Over that time they have played stages big and small, released a series of singles and EPs to much acclaim, made numerous appearances on radio, and won fans wherever they were heard.

The band originally bonded over a common love for alt-country, adding their own unique twist of indie alt-pop pop and grunge, with electronic influences. They made their mark with the singles Be Still and I Don’t Want Anyone (But You), alongside a series of triumphant shows, including their sold-out debut at The Wine Cellar in Auckland. They’ve also chalked up acclaimed performances at numerous New Zealand festivals and events, from Coastella and New Plymouth’s TSB Festival of Lights, to playing at Gardens Magic in Wellington.

In October 2018 Anxiety Club continued their winning streak with the release of their first studio-recorded EP Black Heart.

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