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Mapletons

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"Santa Barbara review"

“These two Brisbane boys are onto something special and I can’t wait to hear more from them. 7.5/10” - Tsunami


"Scaling dizzy heights of success"

Scaling dizzy heights of success.The Mapletons' Derek Orr and Kane Mazlin could be Brisbane's next big musical exports, say the judges of MySpace's Express Yourself Competition. They declared the two piece band a "serious talent...destined for great things" after naming them winners of the competition. The band is currently putting the finishing touches to its debut EP Santa Barbara. - MX


"This band remind me a bit of Radiohead at times."

This band remind me a bit of Radiohead at times. They have gentle backing instruments coupled with a rich voice that projects a euphoric floating feeling. Quite a lovely blend of instruments, including classical guitar, keyboard and xylophone founded on strong base lines. There is definitely a hollow feeling that is quite beautiful but I can't quite place my finger on what aspect holds this. Overall a relaxing but contemplative album that has the power to both sedate and provoke. - Scene Magazine


"Promising folksters make their debut"

“…simple and organic…tangible poignancy” - Rave Magazine


"Whitley show review in Melbourne Street Press (BEAT)"

“…pleasantly mellow” - Beat Magazine


"Triple J Reviews"

“I heard Sarah Howells play this on air and it brought me to a standstill. Beautiful stuff.” Richard Kingsmill Triple J

“A beautifully crafted song, with hauntingly gorgeous vocals... Santa Barbara has a well-rounded sound that made me surprised when I found out these guys are a 2-piece! Simple, gorgeous, and very beautiful.” Sarah Howells Triple J

“A simple structure, a haunting melody and a nice tight recording. Downbeat, downtempo and downright lovely.” Vijay Khurana Triple J - triplejunearthed.com


"Mapletons are a serious talent!"

“Mapletons are a serious talent. They're destined for great things. Remember the little people when you’re tearing it up. We wouldn’t be surprised if I’m playing support for you one day!” - MySpace :: Whitley


Discography

2008 - Santa Barbara EP
2008 - Canyon Falls EP

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The new EP is called Canyon Falls and was mixed by Emerson Bavinton and Mastered by Matthew Gray. It has three new songs – The Fire Bridge (3.51), Happy Waiting (2.37) and All the birds have flown away (4.24).
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Latest on Mapletons (2008):

- feature artist on the Triple J Unearthed homepage (triplejunearthed.com)

- feature artist on the MySpace Australia homepage (myspace.com.au)

- Gained praise from Whitley: “Mapletons are a serious talent. They're destined for great things. Remember the little people when you’re tearing it up. We wouldn’t be surprised if I’m playing support for you one day!”

- “These two Brisbane boys are onto something special and I can’t wait to hear more from them. 7.5/10” Tsunami

- ‘...Mapletons' Derek Orr and Kane Mazlin could be Brisbane's next big musical exports’ MX Brisbane

- “[Plastic People] projects a euphoric floating feeling” Scene Magazine

- “…simple and organic…tangible poignancy” Rave Magazine

- “…pleasantly mellow” Beat Magazine

- “A beautifully crafted song, with hauntingly gorgeous vocals... Santa Barbara has a well-rounded sound that made me surprised when I found out these guys are a 2-piece! Simple, gorgeous, and very beautiful.” Sarah Howells Triple J

- “I heard Sarah Howells play this on air and it brought me to a standstill. Beautiful stuff.” Richard Kingsmill Triple J

- “A simple structure, a haunting melody and a nice tight recording. Downbeat, downtempo and downright lovely.” Vijay Khurana Triple J
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