Thomas Hugh

Thomas'
latest EP,
Sum =
is
a combustion of new-folk and indie pop, with old time storytelling
and the occasional grand flourish thrown in for good measure. The
latest single, 'Them Dams Never Break', is an emotive and poignant
look at everyday surprises.

A
recent import to Melbourne, Thomas relocated in 2008 and the five
songs on 'Sum
='
 are a rich blend of the influences of the two colourful musical
cities Thomas has inhabited for most of his life.

Thomas
said, “I’ve been away from Austin for a few years now but the
first thing I do when I get there is hit a cool blues bar like the
Continental Club and drink beer made in Texas.  There's nothing
quite like it, but Melbourne is a great city with its own character.
 Of course, the traffic is just as bad.”

Sum
= was
recorded with Roger
Bergodaz (drums),
Dean
Addison
(bass) and Shannon
Bourne
(guitar).  It creates a sound that hints at a solid blend of
excellent musical influences and a natural affinity for melody and
telling a twisted tale. 

Thomas
has relased three albums Always
Going Somewhere, Welcome to Yikesville
and
Strange
Company,
over the last six years but says, "I had the most amazing
time recording the new EP.  I wanted  to really strip it
back.  I wanted the songs to sound as if we were playing them in
your lounge room...bum notes and all.  I wanted to keep it
honest so we did just a few takes of each song and that was it."