The Moving Stills

The Moving Stills

The Moving Stills are an Australian group from Macmasters Beach, New South Wales. Their line-up includes Ben Day, Mike Drennan, Brad Guthmann and Tom Mahler. The band works in indie pop, indie rock, pop and rock, and their sound is described through pop and alt-rock, with surf elements, garage rock, 1980s New York influences, acoustic-driven arrangements and melodic hooks.

Style and sound

The group’s music combines grunge-tinged and acoustic-led playing with surf-rock textures and pop melodies. Their songs are presented as mixing sweet garage and 1980s New York sounds with a more direct indie-pop approach. Tom’s vocals are a notable part of the band’s sound.

Single release

The Moving Stills release the single “Nineteen” and work with Sydney producer Ian Pritchett on it. The track is framed as a reflection on the band’s transition out of high school and the changes that come with growing up and entering adult life.

Reception and airplay

“Nineteen” receives plays on Triple J’s Home and Hosed with Declan Byrne. It also appears on Spotify playlists including Chords + Cardigans.