Methyl Ethel
Shimmering art-rock with a restless heart. Androgynous vocals and liquid synths create a sound that is both danceable and deeply surreal. Perfect for late night walks.
Shimmering art-rock with a restless heart. Androgynous vocals and liquid synths create a sound that is both danceable and deeply surreal. Perfect for late night walks.
Methyl Ethel is the primary creative vehicle for Perth-based multi-instrumentalist Jake Webb. Since its inception in 2013, the project has evolved from a bedroom-recording experiment into one of Australia's most respected art-rock exports.
Webb's sound identity is built on a foundation of androgynous falsetto, intricate rhythmic patterns, and a sophisticated use of synthesis. While often grouped with the broader Australian psychedelic scene, Methyl Ethel distinguishes itself through a tighter, more neurotic focus on pop structure and sonic precision, moving away from the sprawling jams of peers like Tame Impala. The career arc shows a steady progression from the hazy, lo-fi dream pop of 'Oh Inhuman Spectacle' to the high-gloss, dance-influenced textures of 'Are You Haunted?' Critical consensus highlights Webb's ability to blend existential anxiety with infectious grooves, positioning him as a modern successor to the art-pop lineage of David Bowie and Talking Heads. The project remains a studio-first endeavor, with Webb typically playing most instruments on recordings before translating the work into a dynamic live band format.
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Shares art rock, dream pop, indie rock (subgenres); reverb_heavy, layered_dense, analog_warmth (production style)
Shares art rock, dream pop, indie rock (subgenres); analog_warmth, reverb_heavy, layered_dense (production style)
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