Vinted Vineer Step into Fresh Chapter with New Studio Album 'Lament'
The journey VINTED VINEER has taken that has led them to the release of a brand new collection of music in LAMENT, is one that has seen the Brisbane indie group evolve into one of the city's most exciting fresh names.
LAMENT is the culmination of memories, moments of reflection and introspection; charting one's navigation through a broad spectrum of emotions, against the backdrop of a fleshed out fusion of sounds. Encompassing indie, psychedelic and alternative musical elements, VINTED VINEER confidently pushed themselves into new creative territory in bringing this project together and as they describe, the end result lands "almost like a journal".
"The title felt right straight away. It's simple, but it captures a pretty complex emotional space. There's a sense of it being a complaint, or just an outlet, which ties everything together. Compared to our earlier work, the album feels more direct and controlled. Less washed out, more intentional.
There's no big overarching message, it's just an honest set of songs with their own character, written in a time that was sometimes a bit heavy, but also really enjoyable creatively. By the end of the record, I just want people to feel like they understand where I'm coming from, and maybe take a small piece of it with them." VINTED VINEER
Featuring tracks like the previously released singles 'blockspitter', 'underthetable' and 'you', LAMENT has seen VINTED VINEER explore darker, textured sonic notes whilst also letting their natural talents as lyricists and performers shine. Lead track 'mirage' is a perfect example of how the band let feelings of melancholy blend with a spirit of experimentation in the studio, in bringing together a song that feels heavier and more layered than previous work.
"It pushes our production further than anything else on the record and really captures the overall sound and mood of the album. There's reverse guitar work, sampling, and a lot more going on, while still keeping that dark, reflective feel. It's less about a specific story and more about a general feeling. The melodies lead it, with lines like "run from the sun" tying into that slightly psychedelic, mirage-like atmosphere. It was a slower build. The chords had been sitting around for a while before everything clicked once we started reversing parts and layering it out. A last-minute acoustic addition ended up completely changing the track for the better.If there's one song that sums up the album, this is it." VINTED VINEER
Recorded with RUBEN MCINTYRE (Armach), the album was created and nurtured in an environment every player felt comfortable within – the chemistry within the band is matched by the trust and level of exchange held with the producer and engineering team.
"The album was recorded across a few different spaces, mostly at home in my own setup, as well as at Ruben McIntyre's place and Chris's studio at Underground Audio. Ruben produced the record, and I worked very closely with him throughout. We've known each other since we were kids, so it's a really natural working relationship. It took about two to three years from early demos to the final masters.
The process was pretty fluid, with writing and recording often happening at the same time. Some early demo ideas even made it into the final versions. A big shift along the way was learning to simplify things. Stripping back layers and focusing on what actually mattered, rather than overworking songs." VINTED VINEER
With influences pointing towards artists like The Smiths, Jessica Pratt and Lionmilk, the record is a concise and ambitious effort from a band who is deservedly, one to watch as 2026 rolls out. Since releasing their debut EP in 2023, VINTED VINEER have carved themselves an impressive place in the local Brisbane scene. Headline performances as well as shows with the likes of Velvet Trip and dust have placed the band on more radars, with industry support only bolstering for them with each release.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Friday May 8 The Brightside Brisbane QLD
Friday May 15th Nighthawks Melbourne VIC
Friday May 22nd Buddy's Sydney NSW
Saturday May 23rd The Lass O'Gowrie Newcastle NSW
Photo Credit: Seb Harman
LAMENT is the culmination of memories, moments of reflection and introspection; charting one's navigation through a broad spectrum of emotions, against the backdrop of a fleshed out fusion of sounds. Encompassing indie, psychedelic and alternative musical elements, VINTED VINEER confidently pushed themselves into new creative territory in bringing this project together and as they describe, the end result lands "almost like a journal".
"The title felt right straight away. It's simple, but it captures a pretty complex emotional space. There's a sense of it being a complaint, or just an outlet, which ties everything together. Compared to our earlier work, the album feels more direct and controlled. Less washed out, more intentional.
There's no big overarching message, it's just an honest set of songs with their own character, written in a time that was sometimes a bit heavy, but also really enjoyable creatively. By the end of the record, I just want people to feel like they understand where I'm coming from, and maybe take a small piece of it with them." VINTED VINEER
Featuring tracks like the previously released singles 'blockspitter', 'underthetable' and 'you', LAMENT has seen VINTED VINEER explore darker, textured sonic notes whilst also letting their natural talents as lyricists and performers shine. Lead track 'mirage' is a perfect example of how the band let feelings of melancholy blend with a spirit of experimentation in the studio, in bringing together a song that feels heavier and more layered than previous work.
"It pushes our production further than anything else on the record and really captures the overall sound and mood of the album. There's reverse guitar work, sampling, and a lot more going on, while still keeping that dark, reflective feel. It's less about a specific story and more about a general feeling. The melodies lead it, with lines like "run from the sun" tying into that slightly psychedelic, mirage-like atmosphere. It was a slower build. The chords had been sitting around for a while before everything clicked once we started reversing parts and layering it out. A last-minute acoustic addition ended up completely changing the track for the better.If there's one song that sums up the album, this is it." VINTED VINEER
Recorded with RUBEN MCINTYRE (Armach), the album was created and nurtured in an environment every player felt comfortable within – the chemistry within the band is matched by the trust and level of exchange held with the producer and engineering team.
"The album was recorded across a few different spaces, mostly at home in my own setup, as well as at Ruben McIntyre's place and Chris's studio at Underground Audio. Ruben produced the record, and I worked very closely with him throughout. We've known each other since we were kids, so it's a really natural working relationship. It took about two to three years from early demos to the final masters.
The process was pretty fluid, with writing and recording often happening at the same time. Some early demo ideas even made it into the final versions. A big shift along the way was learning to simplify things. Stripping back layers and focusing on what actually mattered, rather than overworking songs." VINTED VINEER
With influences pointing towards artists like The Smiths, Jessica Pratt and Lionmilk, the record is a concise and ambitious effort from a band who is deservedly, one to watch as 2026 rolls out. Since releasing their debut EP in 2023, VINTED VINEER have carved themselves an impressive place in the local Brisbane scene. Headline performances as well as shows with the likes of Velvet Trip and dust have placed the band on more radars, with industry support only bolstering for them with each release.
UPCOMING SHOWS
Friday May 8 The Brightside Brisbane QLD
Friday May 15th Nighthawks Melbourne VIC
Friday May 22nd Buddy's Sydney NSW
Saturday May 23rd The Lass O'Gowrie Newcastle NSW
Photo Credit: Seb Harman
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