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“The White Wall” is the fourth single to be released from Sydney indie rock three-piece Crystal Cities forthcoming third LP, I Should Have Known That This Was War. 

The single is the group’s most hard-hitting and assertive track in a while. While the band’s iconic reverb-drenched dreamscapes are still present, the more energetic and aggressive performances from each member on this track don’t go unnoticed. 

“The White Wall” captures the listener’s attention immediately with its stark intro; a thunderous drum groove with only vocals to accompany it. Geoff Rana’s lyrics are biting: “My God, I can’t believe it, that you have fallen for this now. The lights are barely flicking, but you can’t wait to put them out.” 


The guitar and bass tightly interweave with one another in the verses to create a kind of claustrophobic tension, before the song finally opens up into an ocean of guitar ambience with Rana asking the listener, “Did I tell you about the time? Yeah, behind the white wall.”

“‘The white wall’ is a term I read about, regarding the illusion of reality, where behind the white wall lies the truth about our existence. I related this concept to my experience during the Covid lockdowns and the psychological warfare I found myself in during this time; unable to reach for any kind of solid truth within the fog of mass hysteria…”
⁣- Geoff Rana (vocals/guitar/keys)


Lead vocalist and guitarist/keyboardist Geoff Rana has been spending days on end in his self-made studio where he’s been writing, producing and engineering the band’s latest material.

While the band’s previous effort - their sophomore album Hold Me Close Hold Me Tight - was an exercise in hard-hitting alternative rock that could rattle a live audience, the band’s third LP, I Should Have Known That This Was War, feels more explorative and colourful (at least from the three singles released from the band thus far:“Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”“I Should Have Known That This Was War”, and “The Strangest Dream”). 

This new album also marks the departure of previous drummer Daniel Conte and the arrival of new drummer Neel Shukla. Neel, Geoff and Jared have a long-standing relationship that spans all the way back to when they all studied Contemporary Music Performance together at The Australian Institute of Music in Sydney.

Long-time Crystal Cities collaborator Paul Lani (David Bowie, Prince) was once again tapped to handle mixing and mastering duties for the recording.

Since the band’s formation in 2016 they have released a highly praised EP - Who’s Gonna Save Us Now (2017) - and two critically acclaimed albums - Under The Cold Light of the Moon (2019) and Hold Me Close Hold Me Tight (2021). There is no scheduled release date for the band’s forthcoming third album.

I Should Have Known That This Was War

The White Wall

I Wish I Lived This Life

Move On

Chasing my dreams

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Rat Race

So High

Trippy blends of Fierce Alternative Rock and Psychedelia, recorded at RML Studios.

The poetic lyrics reflect upon how throughout our lives as adults, time seems to slip through our grasp uncontrollably, contrary to our younger days, when time seemed to almost stand still for us, or at least in our memories...

Produced by Charm & Ryan Pinson.

Released on 01/12/23.

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Shadow of Time

I'll Be Waiting

Atlantis

LYRICS:
You shout it loud
But I can't hear a word you say
I'm talking loud, not saying much

I'm criticized, but all your bullets ricochet
You shoot me down, but I get up

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium

Cut me down
But it's you who'll have further to fall
Ghost town and haunted love

Raise your voice
Sticks and stones may break my bones
I'm talking loud, not saying much

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose
Fire away, fire away
Ricochet, you take your aim
Fire away, fire away

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
I am titanium

Stone hard, machine gun
Firing at the ones who run
Stone hard, as bulletproof glass

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
I am titanium
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SINCERE IMPOSTER writes and performs a curious mixture of NewWave, Folk, Art Rock, Dreampop & Alternative Indie. Collectively, it is a genre known as "KITCHEN POP" -or- more accurately, "QUIRKPOP".
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Titanium (Small Choir-1st Place)

Lillians is a punk rock band formed in Cesena, Italy, in 2022. The band features Marco Piccoli (bass, vocals), Filippo Cinotti (guitar, vocals), and Cristopher Amadori (drums). In 2025, longtime friend Nicola Casadei joined the band as second guitarist, further expanding their sound and live energy.

With their explosive energy and emotional songwriting, Lillians craft a sound that merges the raw power of classic punk rock with catchy pop sensibilities.

The band draws inspiration from acts like blink-182, Sum 41, and Rise Against, but infuses their songs with a personal and contemporary edge, addressing themes of alienation, self-destruction, and resilience.

In 2024, they released their debut album "I Wish I Lived This Life", under the independent label Tropical London Records. The record is a collection of fast-paced anthems and introspective lyrics, capturing the struggle of finding meaning in a chaotic world.

Whether on stage or in the studio, Lillians deliver music that’s honest, high-energy, and made to connect with anyone who’s ever felt out of place.

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