“The unique combination of instruments and approaches produced the effect of a new - and thoroughly beguiling - musical language. ” - Jessica Nicholas
— The Age
Firetail's music spans from 70’s jazz-fusion, South Indian Carnatic music and their very own brand of jazz-tronica. Since 2018 Firetail has been blending soul-infused rhythms with evocative melodies and driving percussion. Firetail's unique sound is further enriched by collaborations with diverse disciplinary artists, weaving a tapestry of musical unity that transcends borders.
“Anglayang”
Released in February 2025, Anglayang is a groundbreaking collaboration between Melbourne-based electro-jazz fusion ensemble Firetail and Balinese gamelan orchestra Gamelan DanAnda. This album weaves together the intricate textures of traditional Balinese gamelan with the dynamic energy of contemporary jazz fusion, creating a soundscape that is both innovative and evocative.
The project was initiated by the late Zulya Kamalova, former Director of The Boite, who envisioned a musical exploration of multiculturalism in Australia's contemporary scene.
Available on limited edition 12" gold vinyl and digital formats, Anglayang invites listeners on a transcendent journey through rhythm, culture, and connection.
"Undertow"
Firetail's debut album “Undertow” will be released digitally and on a limited run of Hot Pink Vinyl on the 4th of April 2024. This album is a deep dive down the whirlpool of space-jazz-funk. Three singles have been released so far…
“Papier Mache Cave” was released on March 2nd, 2023.
“Mind is Space” feat TheNoEgoThing? was released on Nov 17th, 2023.
“Can't Sleep” was released on the March 7th, 2024.
“Undertow” was mixed and engineered by Myles Mumford and Mastered by Rick O'Neil. Produced by Firetail.
In 2021 the EP "Glow Worm" was released.
In 2020 the EP "Bamboo" was released
“Truly a musical journey that moves in and out of jazz and neo soul textures to progressive experimental post rock with heavy doses of psychedelia all smacked with a wet sloppy kiss of jazztronica flavors”......American Pancake
'Dadaistic nu jazz, by one of the best emerging acts from Australia'..... Last Day Deaf
"I love this uninhibited band not only for their absolute commitment to creating this whacky music, but because they have a distinctly Melbourne sound that never fails to bring me back to the dark, sticky bars of my hometown."..........ABC Jazz
“This is how musical cognition may sound”..... Grotesqualizer
