Dom Mariani, legendary frontman of garage rockers The Stems and Power Pop heroes DM3, steps away from his current blues-heavy outfit Datura4 to return to his jangle pop roots. His brand-new solo single, 'Jangleland', is a breezy, country-tinged ode to the electric folk rock of the late '60s and the sun-kissed West Coast vibe of the early ‘70s.
Recorded in Perth, Western Australia, 'Jangleland' features a crack band: Joe Grech (Datura4) on bass, drummer Salvatore Cruceta, Peter Busher (The Lone Rangers) on acoustic guitar and backing vocals, and Luke Dux (The Floors and Kill Devil Hills) on pedal steel. This track is the first taste of Mariani's forthcoming self-titled solo album, showcasing the unique West Australian guitar pop flavor he helped pioneer from the late '80s onwards.
Sounding breezy with the close harmonies, pedal steel and bright acoustic guitars, sonically this is clearly a nod nod to the Byrds. Dom and the band take you on an audiophonic trip with this one, which is immediate and compelling and the only excuse you need to let go of your worries. – AMERICANA HIGHWAYS
Dom Mariani’s main job has been as frontman of garage rockers The Stems and Power Pop heroes DM3, and his current main activity is the blues-heavy outfit Datura4. But on ‘Jangleland’ he returns to his early love of the jingle-jangle rock of bands like The Byrds. Well, who wouldn’t? You may pick up a few references as you listen. – AMERICANA UK
