Brandishing polished rock melodies, yearning vocals and tight execution of modern rock and indie sounds, Sydney’s Polymer debut their new single ‘Believers’. Taken from the band’s forthcoming debut LP Zealots Box and ensuing NSW shows, ‘Believers’ is a striking example of the band’s versatility and ability to couple the harder hitting, Queens of the Stone Age-esque sounds on Zealots Box, with music that showcases vulnerability and emotional relatability.
The trio, who formed in 2018, are all seasoned musicians in their own right, establishing themselves on Sydney’s rock scene in various projects and collaborations including Age Of Menace and Samsara. Together, Anthony Semrani (vocals/guitar), Constantine Kotsiras (drums) and Adam Barns (bass) have poured years of experience into this debut Polymer effort – the final result, a polished and impactful collection of rock music with their own trademark firmly stamped.
“We were once believers,” Semrani sings, his voice echoing and threading through a solid combination of melodic rock a la Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon. The delivery of the lyrics and melodies offer moments of optimism, as Semrani leads the listener out of a darker narrative.
‘Believers’, along with the rest of Zealots Box, came together through sessions at a warehouse studio in Kingsgrove, produced and mixed by Andrew Covell before final mastering touches were applied by Sydney’s DB Mastering. Having the freedom to record in this warehouse environment, untethered by time restrictions, gave Polymer the opportunity to delve further into the musical influences they shared and brought to the process individually, poring over creative ideas that would soon flourish. “All our music has some serious undertones that inspire each track, be it a personal experience, or world events, we definitely have some strong opinions on a lot of things. Luckily we can express them, albeit under the guise of music.” Polymer
To accompany the release of the Polymer’s new single, the band have released a video clip. Follow the band, as they weave through Sydney’s back alleys and into an LED-lit studio, peeking into the band’s creative canvas and musical chemistry.
With a run of live shows set to kick off at the end of July, Polymer are raring to introduce more music fans to the captivating live element of their output. Supporting Israel’s Elephant Hive at Frankie’s in Sydney marks the onset of this new chapter for Polymer, before they bring their new record to audiences throughout Sydney and Newcastle through into September.
POLYMER ‘BELIEVERS’ TOUR DATES
Sunday 28th July Frankie’s Pizza Sydney
Supporting Elephant Hive (Israel)
Saturday 10th August Lass O’Gowrie Newcastle
Wednesday 14th August The Foundry Wollongong
Friday 23rd August The Lansdowne Sydney
Thursday 5th September The Hideaway Bar Sydney
