Collarbones

Collarbones is an Australian electronic duo consisting of Travis Cook and Marcus Whale. Formed in 2007, the project began as a long-distance collaboration between Adelaide and Sydney, a fact that deeply informed their 'post-internet' aesthetic.

Their sound is characterized by a fusion of contemporary R&B tropes, glitch-heavy production, and art-pop sensibilities. Early releases like 'Iconography' established a 'wonky' electronic foundation, which evolved into the more aggressive and polished 'Die Young' (2012). This era saw them gain significant critical traction within the Australian indie scene, often associated with the Two Bright Lakes collective. Their work is noted for its high-energy syncopation and Whale's distinctive falsetto, which often explores themes of queer identity, digital isolation, and romantic obsession. They occupy a unique space between the club-ready sounds of Flume (who famously remixed their track 'Turning') and the more abrasive, experimental edges of the global glitch-pop movement. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain emotional sincerity amidst maximalist, often chaotic digital arrangements.