If you've been to an indie-pop show in Sydney recently then chances are you've run into the delightful boys from The Small Hours, no, not the UK mod-rock outfit circa 1979, the four-piece collective from the south-west of Sydney. Despite the fact they are still all in their tender teenage years, The Small Hours are penning songs that suggest a real maturity and incisiveness to their sound.

Reminiscent of Pavement, My Bloody Valentine and local favourites Dappled Cities (Fly?), their use of sweeping analogue synth sounds, innovative melodic lines and interweaving rhythmic ideas makes for an overall transcendental experience. After each song had finished I found myself strangely aware that I must have been staring into space for the past 4 minutes, captivated from start to finish.

They currently have a demo disc that is available at their shows aptly named "Pieces". I suggest you do yourself a favour and grab a copy, perhaps at their next gig, supporting The Lovetones and Belles Will Ring, September 6 at The Hopetoun.

The band also host their own blog, Moral Slush, which is updated with tour blogs, photos and general good times.