DMA’S Return to Guitar Roots | Edinburgh News

0:00It's September 11th, from your city to your ears. This is Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. The Australian band DMAS just dropped their fifth album and it's a full circle moment for them. They've gone back to their roots, focusing heavily on guitar sounds instead of the synths they used on previous records. This new self-titled release is a nod to the guitar-driven music that first put them on the map, aiming for that anthemic feel fans loved from there. This return to form is partly inspired by their connection to the UK, especially Manchester's rich musical history. One track, Heaton Park, even plays on the name of a famous Manchester venue, Heaton Park, where legendary bands like Oasis and the Stone Roses have, performed. It's a deliberate homage to the sounds that shaped them. Guitarist Johnny took actually lived in Edinburgh for a year, soaking in the city and its culture. He found himself exploring electronic music, like the chemical brothers and underworld,

1:00which influenced their sound on their third and fourth albums. This period of living abroad really opened up his musical perspective beyond the rock and folk he grew up with. The band has a strong following in Scotland, with their last album hitting number one there. They're set to play the Usher Hall in Edinburgh next February, a venue took remembers finally from a previous tour. He even lived in the leaf area of the city for a year. Opening his connection to the place, their upcoming shows in Scotland, including a date at Glasgow's Barreland Ballroom, highlight their ongoing appreciation for the country and its iconic music venues. It's clear that their time in Scotland and the broader UK music scene has left the lasting impression on their sound and their career.