Best described as “if Ocean Alley and The Arctic Monkeys had a baby and were angry about it,” The Stone Apes bridge the gap between chant-worthy guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and a hard-hitting rhythm section. The group creates an infectious blend of Australian Indie and alternative rock that perfectly supports the powerful vocals of frontman Jye Kennedy and his unique ability to freestyle songs on the spot.
Following their tour of Queensland with Trophy Eyes and Dear Seattle in late 2023, The Stone Apes take on 2024 with a catalog of new music that promises to redefine their style.
The Stone Apes create a hazy fog of psychedelic-tinged garage rock on their new single, “Ghost.” The band’s latest outing has ghostly croons soaring over rugged guitar chords for a sonic conflict that blends beautifully and gives the song’s tight structure the illusion of a loose feel. Therein lies the magic of “Ghost,” it is both calming and passionate, experimental yet familiar, and undeniably captivating. The way Kennedy’s vocal range moves on this song creates infectious dynamics, but the complexity of their musicianship is not on the surface. This allows the song to be easily digestible while still finding time to spin the listener around and change the room’s atmosphere. The Stone Apes take their craft seriously but not seriously enough to indulge in their lofty visions of what modern rock could become. On “Ghost,” the band fearlessly enters unexplored territory to unearth an off-kilter sound that draws you with searing rock and makes you stay for the acrobatic vocal performance.
