Dancing Heals

You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now is the second release from Melbourne band Dancing Heals. With one half of the LP recorded in a converted church in Asheville, North Carolina, and the other half back home in Melbourne, the songs tell stories of love lost, living the broken dream and running from life’s uncertainties – but what comfortably sets it apart from the rest of the crowd, is their honest delivery of the music.

Vocalists and band songwriters Jon-Lee Farrell and Daniel Trakell, along with James Lovie on bass and Jarrad Long on drums deliver the goods on an array of songs which are intertwined with superb guitar playing and intelligent layered harmonies.

Opener Raised the Dead tells the story of love running its course, and the whereto from now; “I see indifference in your heart, Coming at you from all sides until you break”. It’s a blistering pop gem that gets better with each listen. Something is a big, unashamedly earnest singalong that captures the desperation of giving it your all before the inevitable. Always On My Mind has an open sparse feel that allows the vocals of Farrell and Trakell to get up and run through the pack.

Until The Next Time crosses early Gram Parsons/Keith Richards territory with mixed results. Point of View picks up the pace and rides a jangling, hard-paced guitar with some full-throttle vocals, while Get Up, with its organ intro, is a Jayhawks-ish flavoured tune that boils over into a real sonic pile up of guitars and drums.

Underneath It All has the hooks that will surely make it a radio hit. Laura starts to stretch the friendship with its leanings towards predictability. Bordering on dull the ambiguous lyrics about “Laura, you’ve got me running from my dreams at night, Laura, how do you do those things that you do so well” struggles to take-off.

If You Need Me is a more cohesive listening experience. Shifting tempo it’s an honest rock n roll romp under three minutes. Know My Name is a polished effort that glides effortlessly around a smooth rhythm guitar and an upbeat melody that finishes off the album nicely.

Dancing Heals jumps across several genres with a largely winning formula. There is a genuine sincerity in their lyrics that shines through with some outstanding musicianship that will only get better with further releases.

The album was released on Del Grango Records on 5 July 2013 via MGM Distribution and can be purchased here. - Suburban Murmur

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Melbourne indie-rock band Dancing Heals have produced an outstanding follow-up album to their successful debut offering Into the Night.

This second album, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, is great listening and will inspire many to invoke the band’s name and dance along to it.

With half the album recorded in North Carolina and the other half in Melbourne’s renowned Sing Sing Studios, this a classy list of original songs that are all well-executed.

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Vocals and instrumentation on all tracks are impressive — the guitar solos are brilliant — and the band have produced this record themselves; releasing it under their own label.



Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/you-will-never-be-younger-than-you-are-now-20130808-2rk7u.html#ixzz2dQbXXf2F - Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper

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Melbourne indie-rock band Dancing Heals have produced an outstanding follow-up album to their successful debut offering Into the Night.

This second album, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, is great listening and will inspire many to invoke the band’s name and dance along to it.

With half the album recorded in North Carolina and the other half in Melbourne’s renowned Sing Sing Studios, this a classy list of original songs that are all well-executed.

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Vocals and instrumentation on all tracks are impressive — the guitar solos are brilliant — and the band have produced this record themselves; releasing it under their own label.



Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/you-will-never-be-younger-than-you-are-now-20130808-2rk7u.html#ixzz2dQbXXf2F - Sydney Morning Herald Newspaper

THE second album from this Melbourne indie-rock outfit is something to behold.

What they present is a brilliant mixture of deep and meaningful songs with a sound that is distinguishingly rock, without being overbearing.

You could say this is a gorgeous offering, even tender at times,

The delightful Always on My Mind is the perfect example of this, which speaks from the heart about a past relationship.

Other tracks that instantly connect with you include Until The Next Time, Point of View, I Don't Feel It and If You Need Me.

These titles alone again back up that "tender" feeling that this album presents.


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This is a brilliant offering, one that is very much well worth a listen.

You won't be disappointed.

4 Stars - The Examiner, Tasmania

very now and then an album comes along that makes you remember why you fell in love with music all those years ago. Dancing Heals' second album You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now is one of those albums that reminds you why you listen to music every chance you get; be it in the car, on public transport, at work or at home. It reminds you of the escapism and vivid illustrative moods that a supremely crafted album can provide.

The Melbourne locals’ new album, the follow up to their 2012 Into The Night makes their wonderful debut effort look somewhat middle of the road. As this reviewer stated when reviewing that record for The Dwarf “it is mystical, starry and mesmerizing indie-pop gold”, it’s just that this album sees the four-piece grow immensely from just a year ago.

For those who are familiar with their previous songs, the spacey and thoroughly atmospheric sounds are still present, however there is more ballsy rock here as well as more hook-laden songs. Yet somehow the disc never strays too far from being easy to listen to in pretty much any mood or situation.

Album opener ‘Raise the Dead’ starts off slowly but effortlessly evolves into a six-minute whimsically-tinged affair from an instrumental perspective joined by striking vocals from joint frontman Jon-Lee Farrell.

‘Always On My Mind’ showcases fellow frontman Dan Trakell’s ability to harmonise with the aforementioned Farrell. One of the release’s highlights ‘Get Up’ also sees the dual vox work perfectly, with this time Trakell taking vocal duties during the verse.

‘Until the Next Time’ is a sultry affair from the vaults of Farrell. The song was written along with a number of other songs that were only uploaded onto MySpace (needless to say it was some time ago) in the months following previous band Sojourn’s break-up. Also in this “self-indulgent bedroom record”, as Farrell referred to it as, was previous album hit ‘Hilary May’.

From the album’s softer beginnings the tail end tends to get grittier involving riffs-a-plenty. Tunes such as ‘Underneath It All’ and the brilliant ‘Laura’ are some of the best tracks on the record. The latter demonstrates the band’s ability to switch between softer styles, cinematic soundscapes and old-school rock'n'roll with seeming ease.

You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now is a record that is carefully cultivated and layered yet also accessible from the first spin. The songs' content and lyrics are as thought-provoking as the cleverly titled album name. Dancing Heals have lovingly crafted one of the strongest and most enjoyable Australian albums of the year. - The Dwarf

This second album, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, is great listening and will inspire many to invoke the band’s name and dance along to it.
With half the album recorded in North Carolina and the other half in Melbourne’s renowned Sing Sing Studios, this a classy list of original songs that are all well-executed.
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Vocals and instrumentation on all tracks are impressive — the guitar solos are brilliant — and the band have produced this record themselves; releasing it under their own label.


Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/music/you-will-never-be-younger-than-you-are-now-20130808-2rk7u.html#ixzz2dQaLHUkJ - The Canberra Times

Here’s a quaint little fact for you. In Madagascar, off the East coast of Africa, people dig up the bones of their loved ones once a year and dance with them.

While it’s hard to say whether Dancing Heals’ unreleased track, ‘Raise the Dead’ (officially out this Friday) is about this atypical practice (it’s definitely not), you owe it to your ears to give it a listen nonetheless.

With more than a sprinkle of a Dandy Warhols influence and a generous injection of Teenage Fanclub, Dancing Heals have a real air of familiarity about them, which is not a bad thing in the slightest.

Dancing Heals are set to release their sophomore album in a few days time, and if this teaser is anything to go by, it’s going to be a real winner. Treat yourself! - The Ripe

Here’s a quaint little fact for you. In Madagascar, off the East coast of Africa, people dig up the bones of their loved ones once a year and dance with them.

While it’s hard to say whether Dancing Heals’ unreleased track, ‘Raise the Dead’ (officially out this Friday) is about this atypical practice (it’s definitely not), you owe it to your ears to give it a listen nonetheless.

With more than a sprinkle of a Dandy Warhols influence and a generous injection of Teenage Fanclub, Dancing Heals have a real air of familiarity about them, which is not a bad thing in the slightest.

Dancing Heals are set to release their sophomore album in a few days time, and if this teaser is anything to go by, it’s going to be a real winner. Treat yourself! - The Ripe

Riding high off the recent release of their brilliantly named sophomore album, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, local lads Dancing Heals played Fitzroy’s The Workers Club on the final stop of an eight-date tour.

After being ably supported by Brave Face, Mu-Gen, and Dan & Amy the crowd were in a buoyant mood by the time the Melbourne natives sauntered onstage.

Being a hometown show, the audience was understandably filled with many friends and family, meaning the cheers, screams and sing-alongs were just that little bit louder.

Having wasted no time since releasing their long-awaited debut record Into The Night to generous reviews in June last year, the band were back in the studio the week it was released working on the follow up according to joint frontman Dan Trakell.

Despite the undeniable quality of their first release, it feels like the band has grown ten years as songwriters in the space of mere months. You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now is an accomplished, polished effort that is accessible from the first listen while also being incredibly layered.

The four-piece kicked it off with the new album opener ‘Raise The Dead’, a six minute song that progresses and evolves as it blossoms into one of the best tracks the band have written.

This song showed those who have already listened to the new disc that they have no problems at all in capturing that atmospheric indie-pop sound off the record that is all too often hard to replicate live.

With the set list drawing almost exclusively from the new album, as an album launch should, the crowd had ample opportunity to see the new songs performed live for the first time. Given the new material has been out only a matter of weeks, it was greeted incredibly warmly, more so than the older jams in fact.

‘Laura’, the most riff-heavy track the band has penned was a particular favourite with the crowd and soon garnered the room’s undivided attention. ‘Get Up’ was a set highlight due to the thoroughly effective use of double lead vocals from Dan and fellow singer/guitarist Jon-Lee Farrell, who were both vocally on point for the entire gig.

Softer numbers such as ‘Always On My Mind’ and ‘Until The Next Time’ changed the pace, giving the evening a varied feel and served to showcase the band’s versatility.

Their set consisted of no more than two or three songs off their first album, the highlight of which being the sultry bliss that is ‘Live & Learn’. They finished their regular set with ‘I Don’t Feel It’ before promptly returning to the stage briefly to perform a cover.

Dancing Heals showed off their impeccable musicianship time and time again during the show, and with effortless cool. Thus making it an undeniably enjoyable experience for the Workers Club crowd on a Saturday night.
- Tone Deaf.com.au

On their second LP, You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now, local quartet Dancing Heals have undertaken somewhat of a rebirth, stepping up from a quality local band to become an act worthy of representing Australia at an international level. Opening track Raise The Dead opens with an enthralling strum then builds over the next sixty seconds with the introduction of drums, bass and a second guitar. The fully constructed melody of this song would be at home in the opening salvo of Dandy Warhols indie classic Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia. Vocalist Jon-Lee Farrell’s singing style for this track is retrained even when he pushes the chorus – this purposeful limitation suits the song’s musical flow perfectly. The album’s cover art is the band’s four members – Farrell, Daniel Trakell (guitar, vocals), Jarrod Long (drums) and James Lovie (bass) – semi submerged in a grey calm ocean. This image works perfectly with the albums sonic aesthetic that represents the band’s expansive sound but also the sense of ‘rebirth’ imbued in every sense of this record. The metamorphosis the band undertook in order to produce this superior release was helped by a trip to Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, North Carolina – a studio that was used by Band Of Horses to record their first two albums. Ironically, on this record Dancing Heals sound less like Band Of Horses then they did on their previous album to this, their debut, Into The Night. A song that best captures this brave new world for Dancing Heals is the song Something. In a decidedly 1980s inspired twist, this track has icy guitars and skittering drums and almost dream pop vocals and romantic lyrics. Who knows where this record will take Dancing Heals because it has been fantastically executed but also possesses a hell of a lot of heart. BY DENVER MAXX - See more at: - Furst Media

Dancing Heals, absolutely. I am firm believer it is the best exercise and enjoy showing off my moves every once in a while. And whilst you may not be able to shake your limbs around energetically with Melburnian band Dancing Heals’, latest album, “You Will Never Be Younger Than You Are Now” (quite a statement, huh?), there is still a nice swaying that can accompany the soothing and mellow sounding tracks.

Fresh from their acclaimed performances in CMJ, New York, and still glowing from the reviews their debut album “Into the Night” got in 2012, Dancing Heals kicked off 2013 with a bang after receiving news that Arts Victoria would help their second album, which they have now completed. On a roll, and seizing their momentum, the band is currently planning an east coast tour in July 2013 to promote “You Will Never Be Younger Than You are Now” taken from the lyrics to the album track, “I Don’t Feel It”. But, as a matter of fact, I do feel it.

Produced by the band, under Del Grango Records, Heal’s own label, the 11-tracked record explains why attention is increasing on this indie rock band, formed by Jon-Lee Farrell (vox, guitar, keyboard), Daniel Trakell (vox, guitar, keyboard), James Lovie (Vos, bass) and Jarrad Long (drums). The soft singing, at times whispery and timid gives way to an ethereal, mind numbing and almost hypnotic (more refined) sound that runs along the whole album.

Do not get me wrong though, it does not set you on a sleepy mood; the tone is upbeat and friendly, just surrounded by reassuring calmness. The oooohhhhsss and aaaahhhsss still persist from their previous work, followed by distorted guitars and taciturn, whimsical melodies. The melancholic undertone combined with mesmerizing guitar solos is a constant throughout the 11 tracks. But all of this starry eyed, drawn back style effect vanishes with Point of View; more of an intense, power punch song, where drums sound upfront and the strings just rage.

Your attention can also be drawn with If You Need Me, song number 10 on the list. The Oasis feel to it is undeniable. Funny, for co-songwriters and good friends Farrell and Trakell have previously been compared to creative duo formed by the Gallagher brothers.

It must have been quite an exhausting journey for Dancing Heals, for they have been all over the place non-stop for three years now. Their sophomore album was recorded in two sessions, half at Echo Mountain Studios, in North Carolina, USA, and the remainder at Melbourne’s Sing Sing Studios. The result is great, and do not let their unaffected and apathetic attitude fool you, this band’s melodies and storytelling reflect heaps of hard work, and certainly establish They will never be better than they are now. - Undercover FM

Melbourne band Dancing Heals are lighting up the hearts of every indie Australian with their sweet new release ‘Always on My Mind’. After the exceptional reviews from their debut album ‘into the night’ released in 2012, they are currently in the mix of finishing off their second album. ‘Always on my mind’ is a song which refers to the confusing emotions of trying to let someone go, but finding it hard because they’re always on your mind.

What really stands out to me are the raw vocals that almost feel as if you’re listening to them live, which adds to the overall meaning of the song and really separates this band from just being a typical ‘indie pop’ band. I’ve never been a massive fan of bands who constantly repeated their title over and over again and call it the ‘chores’, but i actually quite like the repetitive use of the title. It wasn’t over done so that it drained the soul out of the listener like ‘call me maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen. It was smoothly separated by small sections of instrumentals, which made the song flow and perfect for Sunday afternoons. - AdamNOTeve

Melbourne band Dancing Heals are lighting up the hearts of every indie Australian with their sweet new release ‘Always on My Mind’. After the exceptional reviews from their debut album ‘into the night’ released in 2012, they are currently in the mix of finishing off their second album. ‘Always on my mind’ is a song which refers to the confusing emotions of trying to let someone go, but finding it hard because they’re always on your mind.

What really stands out to me are the raw vocals that almost feel as if you’re listening to them live, which adds to the overall meaning of the song and really separates this band from just being a typical ‘indie pop’ band. I’ve never been a massive fan of bands who constantly repeated their title over and over again and call it the ‘chores’, but i actually quite like the repetitive use of the title. It wasn’t over done so that it drained the soul out of the listener like ‘call me maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen. It was smoothly separated by small sections of instrumentals, which made the song flow and perfect for Sunday afternoons. - AdamNOTeve

Australian based Dancing Heals had made quite an impression on the U.S. audience over the past few months, and they are back at it again with a brand new single in tow. Just releasing the gorgeous track, “Always on My Mind,”the band proves to be a name to lookout for in 2013. Glowing reviews for their debut album, Into the Night, and buzz from their CMJ showcases drew much attention to the band in the later half of 2012. Dancing Heals are currently finishing up their second album, that captures more of their live sound and draws from longtime influences such as Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac.

Dancing Heals love to wave the nostalgia flag and “Always On My Mind” is no different. A sonically raw reflection on the confusing emotions of letting someone go… and never forgetting.
With their unique brand of sultry indie pop, made for the masses, Dancing Heals are ready to take over the music world. Singer Jon-Lee Farrell’s voice is smooth and haunting throughout the track, with echoing guitars and unforgettable harmonies that will certainly intrigue and charm you.

Garnering attention from the likes of KCRW, and KROQ, the band had also received heavy rotation on ABC’s Rage, for five consecutive weeks in Australia. Dancing Heals is a name you will be hearing a lot of in the next few months, so give a listen to what has everyone talking. You will be glad that you did! - Hell Hound Music

Australian based Dancing Heals had made quite an impression on the U.S. audience over the past few months, and they are back at it again with a brand new single in tow. Just releasing the gorgeous track, “Always on My Mind,”the band proves to be a name to lookout for in 2013. Glowing reviews for their debut album, Into the Night, and buzz from their CMJ showcases drew much attention to the band in the later half of 2012. Dancing Heals are currently finishing up their second album, that captures more of their live sound and draws from longtime influences such as Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac.

Dancing Heals love to wave the nostalgia flag and “Always On My Mind” is no different. A sonically raw reflection on the confusing emotions of letting someone go… and never forgetting.
With their unique brand of sultry indie pop, made for the masses, Dancing Heals are ready to take over the music world. Singer Jon-Lee Farrell’s voice is smooth and haunting throughout the track, with echoing guitars and unforgettable harmonies that will certainly intrigue and charm you.

Garnering attention from the likes of KCRW, and KROQ, the band had also received heavy rotation on ABC’s Rage, for five consecutive weeks in Australia. Dancing Heals is a name you will be hearing a lot of in the next few months, so give a listen to what has everyone talking. You will be glad that you did! - Hell Hound Music

Dancing Heals. Posted about these fine gentlemen a while ago when they dropped a rather feel good pop track Diamonds.

The guys are back with a double A-side which is pretty exciting. They still have that super warm feel good sound, but there’s more complexity to it as well as a bit more oomph. First track Live & Learn is going gangbusters – it’s being used for promos for some American show called Covert Affairs. So much so that the double A-side is already available in the States from iTunes…it hits our digital stores Jan 30. But, you can download both tracks from their soundcloud for free now anyway! Second track Hillary May I really really dig. Especially that opening and the messing around with time signatures. - Me and All My Friends Blog

Some chilled soft shoegaze from one of my favourite new Australian bands- Dancing Heals. - Aliftude (UK)

Charlie Brown' is a wave to all the those sighing lovers kept apart from the ones they want to be with. I wrote it in the depths of a Melbourne winter after returning from a few joyous weeks in sun drenched California. A confusing mix of melancholy and fond memories ... - AOL

Into the Night, was produced by Mandy Kane and Mixed by Tony Espie (The Avalanches, The Holidays) – with input on one track from Paul ‘Woody’ Annison (The Living End, Children Collide). Not only does it feature songs from across Dancing Heals’ three-year history, but it also evokes their influences of touring the West Coast of the United States late last year. Garnering attention from the likes of KCRW, and KROQ, the band had also received heavy rotation on ABC’s Rage, for five consecutive weeks in Australia.

Download the Gorgeous New Track, “Charlie Brown,” Below:
http://soundcloud.com/dancingheals/charlie-brown - Skope Mag

It’s amazing how much cover art can influence the way you consume an album, or even how much the music and art can feel like they were made for each other. Melbourne’s Dancing Heals’ long-awaited debut album ‘Into The Night’ certainly sounds like the cover looks. It is mystical, starry and mesmerizing indie-pop gold.

The album sweeps you along on a wave of glistening pop gems that are ultra-consumable and while enticing from day one manage to grow on you with every passing listen. For anyone that’s heard any of their singles, demos along their three year journey as a band, this album is very much in the same vein as their earlier work, except far more polished.

The band have received airplay on college radio in the US and have even been featured on a couple of top rating US TV shows bringing them perhaps a wider audience in the states than they enjoy domestically. There’s no doubt the songwriting of Jon-Lee Farrell and Daniel Trakell is one of the key appeals to the band, with the two sharing the singing of the words they co-create. In a similar vein to The Beatles, it is not always obvious who is singing on which track unless you’re paying attention, which helps the album work as a cohesive unit.

Previously released singles ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Live & Learn’ are understandably some of the album’s strongest work and both songs have different vocalists. Jon-Lee takes the reins on ‘Diamonds’ which is one of the most consumable songs you could have the pleasure of stumbling upon. With lyrical mastery such as, ‘underneath this starlit sky... I am rich beyond our days’ it’s easy to see why the songwriting partnership has been talked up so much. That previous excerpt also showcases how the duo sing lyrics that meld heartfelt words with other-worldly influences. ‘Live & Learn’s video has just been added to MTV.com (yes the actual American one) with it’s slick crowd funded clip being exposed to a wider audience. The song is at its whimsical best when Dan’s vocals effortlessly flow over the top of lethargic guitars which are followed by starry xylophonic sounds.

Other than the two high seeds, opening song, ‘Let You Down’ is perhaps the best new track that hasn’t been demoed or been seen as a B-side by those who have been following the group for a while now. ‘Hillary May’ was first demoed by Jon-Lee when he began recording songs on his own following the break up of rockier band ‘Sojourn’. It’s great to see how far the song has come when being fleshed out fully such as it deserved. ‘Leave Them All Behind’ shows tinges of influence the heavier bands all the members have been in previously have left on the individuals.

‘All The Time We Have Is Never Enough’ is the most individual track of the ten songs on the album. It fits into the album’s themes but stands out too. Its vocals contain less sheen and the track even features a harmonica thrown in for good measure.

It has been a long time coming but it certainly wasn’t a let down and it’s safe to say ‘Into The Night’ has been worth the wait. The band have plans to get started on the follow up sooner rather than later in between gigs supporting the new album. Listening to their recordings and seeing them live is a completely different experience, the songs feel faster, louder and take on a new feel altogether.

Give ‘Into The Night’ multiple spins and head along to a show to make the most of your Dancing Heals experience. - The Dwarf.com.au

The cover art of Dancing Heals’ debut album displays a radiating purple orb surrounded by glistening stars somewhere in the cosmos – an apt reflection of the starry-eyed pop-rock encased within. Produced by Mandy Kane and mixed by Tony Espie (The Avalanches, The Holidays), with input on one track from Paul ‘Woody’ Annison (The Living End, Children Collide), Into the Night features songs from across the band’s three-year history, and provides a delightful listening session which transcends age and genre.

There’s a wistful nostalgia about introductory track “Let You Down”, but soon enough the mood brightens as the two uplifting singles “Diamonds” and “Live & Learn” play out – singles which have already garnered notable airplay in the United States. As softer vocals deliver lyrics like “She’s at a discotheque in North America/Dancing under street lights named desire”, it’s difficult not to become enthralled with the co-songwriting of Jon-Lee Farrell and Daniel Trakell.

The creative influence gained from the band’s time spent on the west coast of the United States seeps through “Los Angeles”, while a beautifully executed bass line gives “Leave Them All Behind” a darker feel than the rest of the dreamy tunes, as its opening lyrics defend with “I don’t need to be saved”.

Although it’s easy to get a little lost amongst the album’s ten tracks, as the guitar riffs seamlessly flow from song to song making the tunes difficult to differentiate, by the time the last chords have waded through your ears, chances are you’ve already hit the repeat button to listen to it all again.

- Elizabeth Margaronis
- Tone Deaf.com.au

Dancing Heals certainly looked the part, their tight jeans and boots combination would have made the Kings of Leon proud. Soaring indie anthems were the overriding theme of the Melbourne natives’ headlining set - songs about girls and angst mixed with anthemic guitars. They've established their live set overseas at the home of rock music in LA and their extended stay there seems to have benefited them greatly because they were an incredibly tight unit. “Hilary Brown” was a highlight; the Beat single of the year stood out among the many guitar-centric tracks. Notable mention goes to the song that featured the harmonica, while incorporating the instrument into a song may not be hard, doing it well is another thing. Harmonies were also a distinct feature for the the majority of the set, though it was done in more of a rock ballad way than their earlier counterparts, Them Swoops.

You couldn't ask for a better Saturday night really. Staying cool while listening to some equally cool bands, what more could you want. All three acts shone and are looking at big years ahead. - SYN FM

After the release of Diamonds and ahead of their debut album, Melbourne’s Dancing Heals serve up a double-side single of two glistening pop gems. Live & Learn is a spooling, West Coast Cali-flavoured track with dreamy vocals – somewhere between The Thrills and Teenage Fanclub. Having kicked around as a demo for the last couple of years, the intoxicating Hilary May gets the full studio treatment here. They pump it up with a swinging beat, but essentially it’s the same beautiful song. - Beat Magazine

After the release of Diamonds and ahead of their debut album, Melbourne’s Dancing Heals serve up a double-side single of two glistening pop gems. Live & Learn is a spooling, West Coast Cali-flavoured track with dreamy vocals – somewhere between The Thrills and Teenage Fanclub. Having kicked around as a demo for the last couple of years, the intoxicating Hilary May gets the full studio treatment here. They pump it up with a swinging beat, but essentially it’s the same beautiful song. - Beat Magazine

Australian based act, Dancing Heals, have just released their debut single, “Out Of This,” and it’s dripping with indie pop and folk vibes. The band was born in 2008 from a collection of seasoned Melbourne musicians that weave tales of nostalgia and lust into melodic jams.

Check out the single below, as well as a remix from James Kane who strips it down a little bit to give it an even more nostalgic feel.

enjoY! - Boom Boom Chik

The Dancing Heals are an indie group that calls Melbourne, Australia home. If you are a bit love sick or just in the mood for some airy Australian indie rock, give the Dancing Heals a listen. All three of their tracks hold unique qualities and styles. I enjoy all three tracks, but if one isn't for you, make sure to give the others a chance as well. These five have seen quite the reception in their home town since their premiere early in 2010. Turning down invites from venues in the states, Dancing Heals plans to "earn their [...] - The Metropolitan Jolt

kkkkkkk. some feel good indie pop for your Thursday night. This stuff is supes sweet and is local too (Melbourne boys represent).

The band is Dancing Heals. The track is called Diamonds and they’ve got the production talents of Tony Espie (Cut Copy, Midnight Juggernauts) and that goth pop dude Mandy Kane.

Check it out and support the local artists. - Me and All My Friends Blog

After a cracking, sold out single and video launch in Melbourne last weekend, Dancing Heals have announced that they will be playing two more Melbourne shows in June, this time supporting their good friends Jimmy Hawk and Jaime Robbie Reyne at their respective single launches.

Friday, June 10 @ Cherry Bar (opening for Jimmy Hawk)
Saturday, June 18 @ Revolver (main support for Jaime Robbie Reyne)
The latest Dancing Heals single, “Diamonds” is now making inroads on Australian radio and the clip is featured on Nova FM online.

“Diamonds” has also featured on Rage, if you wan’t to see it again, you can request it here.
Beat Magazine’s single reviewer writes, “… the chorus just knocks you off your feet. Everything is drenched in reverb, a wall of sound, but the melody cuts through and absolutely f#@king soars.”
- SpeakerTV

Diamonds is the first single from the forthcoming Dancing Heals album; a tune that's been kicking around their Myspace for months and a highlight of their live set. I must have listened to it a few dozen times towards the end of last year, and a few dozen times since. The verse is unassuming, a starry twang of guitar and a dreamy vocal melody that builds gently toward the chorus, pulls back, and builds up again. When you finally get to it, the chorus just knocks you off your feet. Everything is drenched in reverb, a wall of sound, but the melody cuts through and absolutely fucking soars. Earnest but epic songwriting. - Beat Magazine

Dancing Heals are, musically, a strange mix of derivative American indie-rock and fantastically rough vocal harmonies. Singer John-Lee Farrell and co-songwriter Daniel Trakell use their complimentary writing and vocals styles to lift the band up above the comparisons that some songs suggest. Elements of The Lemonheads, Broken Social Scene and Mumford and Sons push through the showmanship of Farrell which serves as much as distracts from the songs themselves. The band, however, are tight and flesh the songs out with style and energy to burn.
- Inpress Managzine

Dancing Heals - Hillary May (Independent)

Not a single, really, but I can't get the damn thing out of my head. Lilting folk rock with an impossibly memorable chorus. - Beat Magazine - Furst Media

Local five-piece Dancing Heals had the unenviable task of
kicking off proceedings at the near-empty Northcote Social Club on this particularly chilly Thursday evening. Despite their sparse audience, the band put in a stellar effort; regaling any who would listen with their brand of likeable
indie pop. - The AU Review

Dancing Heals is a band from Melbourne, Australia. Recently they sent us their debut single "Out of This" for review and I am loving it! A smooth flowing indie rock gem. The single also features a couple mellower tracks "Climb Out Your Window", "Chloe" plus a remix of "Out of Time" by James Kane and they are all stellar! Dancing Heals shows a lot of potential and they're off with a bang! Keep'em coming guys! - Off the Radar Music