Millions is a Brisbane-based outfit that emerged in the early 2010s, initially gaining traction through the Triple J Unearthed platform. Their sound identity is a sophisticated hybrid of garage-pop and noise rock, characterized by sharp melodic sensibilities frequently disrupted by avant-garde textures.
Early in their career, they were associated with the 'Brisbane sound' alongside peers like Last Dinosaurs, yet Millions distinguished themselves through a much heavier reliance on dissonance and noisecore influences. A pivotal moment in their trajectory was collaborating with producer Gordon Raphael, whose work on The Strokes' seminal debut provided a blueprint for Millions' blend of lo-fi grit and high-impact songwriting. Critical consensus often highlights their ability to maintain pop accessibility while indulging in the sonic extremes of the noise scene. Their catalog, particularly 'Failure Tactics' and 'Cruel', serves as a bridge between the indie-pop boom of the era and the more experimental underground rock movements of the Australian East Coast.
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