The Nomadic is an Australian band based in Sydney and masterminded by singer-songwriter Rob Gaylard. Their sound is rich with reverb and organic, roomy mixes that are given flavor by characterful guitars and lush pads. ‘All Changed’ is just the same in those regards. Lush organs, overdriven and jangly rhythm guitars, and roomy, punchy, and simplistic grooves that drive the whole song forward with a steady, collected pace.

A song about major life changes, Gaylord is singing heartily on ‘All Changed’ about growing up, experiencing shifts in relations, careers, friendships, and changes within us. Singing about such a detrimental and huge chunk of our lives over such an upbeat and cozy mix makes for a truly heartwarming listen that is easy-going, brightly colored, and memorable.

The Nomadic is a powerhouse of skilled musicians who are all capable of tight and orderly performances, making their songs solid and neat, and the sweet mixes, prepared by the band’s keyboardist and producer Dan Frizza, manage to eloquently capture the magic. ‘All Changed’ is an all-different kind of fun from ‘Treading Water’, but just as warm, amicable, and memorable.

 

Australian, based in Sydney, The Nomadic is the name of a band composed of singer and songwriter Rob Gaylard, who relocated to Sydney after half a decade of being a staple of the New York indie rock scene, and his company, consisting of Australia’s finest; drummer Miles Thomas, guitarist Oliver Thorpe, and bassist Brendan Clark. ‘Treading Waters’ is expansive and is ever in motion. Starting with an understated acoustic guitar and a wispy synth, the song soon collides with a boomy bassline and a deep-hitting beat, transforming it from an affectionate singer-songwriter cut to huge indie goodness.

The song’s watery guitar arpeggios, and the well-calculated overdrive and tremolo make the guitars on their own a pleasure to behold, and the restraint practiced by the 4 musicians helps create a balanced atmosphere that’s endlessly immersive. A small ensemble keeping time in perfect harmony. The Nomadic are certainly painting themselves as a group of seasoned musicians who know how to weave an entrancing atmosphere.

‘Treading Water’, produced by Dan Frizza is Sydney’s Forbes Studio, is a wonderfully efficient song, technically, and a bountifully soulful one at that. A song that fuses indie charm with country charisma and rock energy in one delightful display of musical prowess.