With special guests GRXCE the band and Dead Routes

LAHGO RELEASE DEBUT EP ‘CHASING THE CITY’, A JOURNEY OF EXPLORATION AND NEW BEGINNINGS.

Headed by front-woman Mel Bailey, LAHGO combines neo-soul, honeyed vocals with big riffs, introducing listeners to the birth of a new blend of soul and rock. The Sydney-based outfit has turned heads since making their debut in 2021, selling out headline shows of 420+ pax at the Lansdowne and Oxford Art Factory, as well as supporting the likes of Don West and Sloan Peterson. They also landed a finalist spot for The Terry’s Battle of the Bands Australia Tour.

Taking cues from the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Wolf Alice, LAHGO reflect on key moments in life and time, crafting them into their own unique sound. Lahgo’s EP “Chasing the City”  embodies this entirely, exploring a broad range of sounds that evoke a broad range of feelings, truly reflecting the times during which it was written.

The EP is a constant exploration of tension and release, a reflection of dark times interspersed with hopeful moments. We see this as the moody opening track resolves into the fun and funky “Control”, which then in turn gives way to the dark, brooding “Racing Tracks”. We also see this explored within the songs themselves, as soulful verses transition seamlessly into high energy, rock choruses, truly showcasing Bailey’s nuanced delivery, and the band’s ability to deliver unique arrangements that keep listeners engrossed.

“Chasing the City” is also very much the reflection of the formation of both a band and a friendship. It’s an honest window into the lives of a passionate group of people chasing what they love, and often, to use lyrics from the ending track “Thrive”, “learning the hard way to fly”.

The band will be hosting their EP Launch on Friday, the 24th of February at the Lansdowne with special guests, GRXCE the band & Dead Routes on support. 

LAHGO hopes you enjoy the journey that is “Chasing the City” as much as they did on their own journey to create it.