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Someday June — Melbourne, Victoria

Sometimes you hear someone's vocals and are immediately captivated by their strengths utilising the truly instrumental aspects of their utterances — and Someday June lead vocalist Bec Sykes possesses such a voice. All the better that she's backed up by the smooth depths of the other half of the Melburnian indie-folk outfit, Troy White, whose inviting harmonies complement Sykes' honeyed yet powerful tones with aplomb.

The pair of musicians share instrumental duties — at their live shows, both can be seen wielding guitars, with Sykes frequently handling a keyboard, too — and their creative synergy is on full display on their newly released four-track, self-titled debut EP.

The release opens with the ultra-smooth sounds of recent single Look Closer, laying minimalist electronic beats underneath restrained, reverb-laden guitar and Sykes' sublime vocal work. The band peel things back with the acoustic-driven Possibilities, which further demonstrates Sykes' strengths as a frontwoman and lyricist, as well as the band's talents for weaving in understated grooves through their deceptively layered tunes.

The use of piano in The Rabbit — another beautifully crafted track — is another lovely little addition, never being overbearing but nonetheless commanding attention, while the eased vibes of EP closer Anxious Heart brings the band's debut release to a strong, moreish finish.

As much as the band could be fairly billed as indie-folk, there's a lot going on in these four tracks, with soulful elements, alt-pop leanings, the slightest hint of R&B influences and, of course, the unobtrusive electronic beats that permeate throughout, broadening the songs' appeal and demonstrating that Someday June are certainly capable of crafting songs that will please a diversity of ears without ever falling into laziness.

The duo have spent the past couple of nights on their Victorian tour in support of the EP; they play the Blue Bean Love Cafe in Hepburn Springs tonight, and have further dates lined up in Geelong, Bendigo and Melbourne over the next few weeks.

Have a listen to some of the band's music below, and see their Facebook page to stay on top of where and when you can catch them slinging their sweet tunes in person.