Brisbane band Kurilpa Reach is poised to take over the Brisbane music scene with their “lush psychedelic jams”.

Hailing from “a shed in Moorooka”, the five-piece reggae/rock band consists of Luke on saxophone and vocals, Vicente on drums and vocals, Loughie on lead guitar, Will on rhythm guitar and vocals, and Pablo on bass and vocals.

Although they are a relatively new addition to the Brisbane music scene, Kurilpa Reach is already starting to see success.

Its first single Intermittent Healing was released in December last year, and reached number four on the triple j Unearthed charts in its first week.

“[The launch of the single] felt pretty unreal,” the band’s rhythm guitarist Will said. “Our song had been out for two weeks and the crowd was singing all the lyrics back to us.”

Now, coming off the back of their latest success, the band is hard at work back in the studio, recording their debut EP. “We feel this EP will capture our sound and give new listeners a taste of what we are about,” the band said.

Although they are currently busy in the studio, Kurilpa Reach is, first and foremost, a band all about live performance.

“Our focus has always been to create songs which fit a live environment – think lush psychedelic jams complimented by groove based rhythms. Basically we just look to play in as many places and as often as possible…there is really no better learning space than under the lights and on stage.”

And there’s no better time to be doing it than during what Kurilpa Reach sees as a time of growth for the Brisbane music scene. “In terms of venues, Brisbane really seems to be picking it up with great spots to play all over town, and new opportunities opening up in West End and the City. It’s a great time to be gigging here.”

Kurilpa is the Australian Aboriginal word for the area of West End, and the band’s namesake area holds a special place in their hearts.

“Our favourite gig to date would have to be the Kurilpa Derby, a community event in the heart of West End.

“Performing to such an energetic crowd and to get everyone up and dancing was such a good feeling for all of us, reaffirming our love for the West End community.”

And the band says the 4101 should expect to see a lot more of them in the coming months.

“Our plan is to keep gaining momentum in the Brisbane music scene. If we can make a name for ourselves and have a strong following there, then we’d all be really happy.”

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