There’s a first time for everything. Your first love, first heartbreak, first job, first flight, first time in a new country. That feeling of discovery and its emotions inspires ‘First Contact’, the first full-length release of Gold Coast brother/sister duo Lastlings. One thing is for sure, with their abundance of talent, it won’t be their last offering.

Embedded in Lastlings’ music are deep and rhythmic bass lines over beats, orchestrated by Josh, with dreamy treble melodies layered above, delivered by the unique vocal style of Amy who almost whisper-sings, sounding effortless. The album opens with the previously released ‘Deja Vu’, with its killer bass line to lead into the hook, setting the tone for back to back ear worming tracks throughout the album.

Amy’s self-professed fave ‘False Reactions’ is a lovely new offering and the romantic piano introduction of ‘Visions’ sets the tone for a trio of new tracks fans will not have heard, but will no doubt love. ‘Held Under’ speaks eloquently of hope in the face of fear and ‘I’ve Got You’ closes out the album such that you will want to immediately press repeat.

As perfect a soundtrack for your gym workout, as it is for your favourite club or socially distant dance party at home, ‘First Contact’ tracks are already on rotation on triple j, and a variety of your preferred commercial radio outlets and Spotify playlists.

If you haven’t experienced Lastlings yet, don’t be the last. It’s time for your first contact. Album links here.

The album release trailer for First Contact is available below:

Check out our interview with Josh and Amy about the new album.