Adelaide, Australia
The end of last year saw a new release from Special Patrol, Handy Hints from the Undertaker, and once again it's a shiny melodic nugget of pop. That's pop, not poop. It's obvious from their earlier stuff that the song writing has been honed to a fine art, meaning their attention seems to be turning towards experimenting with sound, structure, and storytelling. It's still acoustic-guitar driven, but the layering is growing more complex and the instrumentation more unusual. I'd say their sound sits somewhere between fellow Aussies Gelbison and The Anyones. A bit of a country influence, harmonies, and clever lyrics delivered with an endearing Adelaide accent.
I swear Adelaide has an accent.

They're touring a lot this year so you shouldn't have a problem catching a gig.

MP3: Special Patrol - Changing Emily (Handy Hints From the Undertaker, 2006)
MP3: Special Patrol - Chin Up Cynical Tim (The Golden Mean, 2004)
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