Mildlife - Phase II

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Video by Danny Wild, Restless Studio.
Early in 2018, the world was introduced to Mildlife through their debut album Phase. Few first releases amass praise from Mojo, The Guardian, BBC 6 Music, The Express, and Shindig, then go on to be celebrated by DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, Worldwide FM, Dummy and Indie Shuffle. But it’s precisely this eclectic mix of genres, tastes, and influences that brought Mildlife together, and what they committed to reflecting in their sound. After a surreal start to 2018, the four-piece completed a sold-out national tour of Australia, and recently announced plans to cross the oceans for their debut Europe and UK tours.
With the release of their debut imminent, Mildlife took retreat at Research Records HQ in Melbourne, staying overnight after recording each morning and afternoon. It resulted in the evolution of the title track, newly imagined and re-contextualised at increased tempo with swathes of improvisation throughout. The studio recording was the culmination of the song’s growth in a live setting, evolving on club stages and at festivals throughout 2017.
Mildlife’s knack for locked-in grooves and celestial tones features heavily across ‘Phase II’, a more than 11-minute sonic journey. Kevin McDowell's synth soars while Adam Halliwell’s growing prowess as a flautist is peppered over James Donald’s shimmering percussion. Shortly after, Tom Shanahan's phased bass appears, and the four lock into a groove that gives a subtle nod to 1960s Krautrock band, Can. It’s not long before ‘Phase II’ erupts into a cosmic jazz-funk that urges you to move. It sucks you in, free of worry and consequence; utterly otherworldly. It’s no surprise that the band has been described as “kaleidoscopic”, “irresistible” and “enchanting”. With Mildlife, you’ll always leave wanting more.

[@bklja392]

Extremely underrated.

[@aleximix2189]

MildLife is one of the best things happened in 2018

[@realdeal139]

This band blows my mind. Come do a show in nyc soon

[@SizeTenBiscuit]

Just caught them at the Ramsgate Music Hall. Gig of the year. Marvellous.

[@garrettwider2414]

So good thank you

[@VellonWepa]

You’ve gotta be kidding me 🌌🌌🌌🏜🏜 This isn’t a game I pray we all learn a lesson or two Much love 🌊🌊🌊

[@EYEBALLband]

Well this made my day. Thanks for creating such cool music, loved it.

[@jazzcq2502]

AWESOME! THANK YOU 4 THIS!! GREETINGS FROM BRAZIL!

[@floydmagee]

Why the hell is there adverts in the middle of the damn song! #WHATTHEHELL #BRO

[@coversandwhatnot7344]

Fr right as it’s getting good too 😩

[@jameskeighery9058]

yup

[@TheDjpops]

Anyone have a tab?

[@ChristianWaite]

Wow

[@jihenesayadi2147]

This is brilliant

[@johnmerry545]

Class! They supported wooden shjips in liverpool!

[@frankeyperu]

That would be my dream gig - with Léclair thrown in

[@jamesspink1376]

YESSSS! THIS IS DOPE!

[@UltraPowerDemond]

FUNK YES

[@charliervrs]

insane

[@bernardonunez7071]

That bass and ritm❤

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great !!!!

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big like

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mast vagaado chho !!! wahhh mauj.

[@hillaas]

huge!!!

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LSD for the ears

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Yeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh

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Killer

[@AJPuk]

#lickedcity ♫✔

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bene

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Fuaaaaaakkkkk

[@BBlikethegun.412]

This song must really be the s*** because right in the middle I got an ad for zupoo