Melbourne-based Clairaudience returns with “We Move Amongst The Tribes”, the second single from their upcoming album The Clueless Hitchhiker.
“We Move Amongst The Tribes” explores contemporary alienation and identity politics with fuzz-drenched solos that recall Mick Ronson-era David Bowie, while incorporating the taut energy that has become the band’s signature.
The song examines how modern society has fractured into distinct social categories, with individuals moving between tribes yet remaining fundamentally disconnected. “We Move Amongst The Tribes” creates a sonic landscape as complex as the societal divisions it portrays.
Clairaudience’s current lineup represents both stability and evolution. At its core are married couple Daniel (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Caroline Jumpertz (drums), who formed the band in Sydney in 2006 before relocating to New York City in 2010, where they played venues from The Bitter End to Brooklyn’s Northside Festival. Their 2016 self-titled album yielded Spotify hit “Being Bad” (108,000+ streams).
After returning to Melbourne, they recruited Daniel’s brother Mick (bass) in his first band experience, and lead guitarist Chris Smales, Daniel’s friend for more than 50 years. This family-and-friendship dynamic adds emotional authenticity to their exploration of connection amid fragmentation.
Like their journey across continents, “We Move Amongst The Tribes” demonstrates Clairaudience’s ability to transform diverse influences – from indie, glam and new wave – into something distinctly their own while addressing the universal search for meaning in an increasingly disconnected world.
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