“…Memphis based ‘70s power pop legends Big Star’s ‘Thirteen’ has been lovingly covered by Sydney combo, The Forresters. This stripped back acoustic version is homage to one of The Forresters’ key influences. Embracing folk and pop characteristics, supported by tender acoustic guitars, the bittersweet lyrics of this Alex Chilton and Chris Bell classic capture the aching innocence of adolescence…”

Thirteen

Something To Give

Tightrope

Emerging from Sydney’s ongoing lockdown, The Forresters deliver their rock’n’roll antidote - an uplifting power pop album, ‘Something to Give’. 
As a feeling of isolation extends across the country and musicians and artists are unable to perform, The Forresters ‘shine a bit of light’ with their sparkling, guitar-based sound. On the back of their debut album and EPs in 2016 & 2019, The Forresters’ follow-up LP ‘Something to Give’ is a joyful excursion into contemporary power pop. 
Singer/songwriter Anthony Bautovich’s (The Lonelyhearts, Orange Humble Band) guitar-driven anthems are filled with chiming emotional sounds. ‘Something to Give’ is a blissful evocation of the radiant '70s power pop bands including Big Star, Rasberries and Badfinger. 
The shimmering guitar work of Matt Galvin (Perry Keyes) and keyboard playing of Cameron Bruce (Paul Kelly) are elevated by the mighty rhythm section of drummer Nick Kennedy (Imperial Broads) and bass player Steve Balbi (Noiseworks). The record boasts a great line-up of guest appearances including Peter Kelly (The Gadflys) on trumpet, Jess Ciampa (Bernie Hayes) on percussion, Nashville based Emma Swift on backing vocals and Charlie Owen (Beasts of Bourbon) on electric guitar.
Founded on a rich sonic tapestry, The Forresters create authentic songs that go straight to the heart. The melodious components of their current single ‘Tightrope’ are carried throughout the album, creating a body of work that is both fresh and ti
The Forresters’ distinctive brand of '60s and '70s inspired power pop was produced by the ARIA award winning producer Wayne Connolly with additional recording and mastering by Michael Carpenter. The album was mixed by US indie legend Mitch Easter at his Fidelitorium studio in North Carolina.

Album 2

Fall Back In

The Forresters’ upcoming single release is a cover of the acoustic track ‘Never Too Far’ by the late and great Tm Hardin. The track will be released on Soundcloud,  itunes, Spotify and all online store and streaming services this Friday the 25th of September.
"...complemented by the vibraphone of Jess Ciampa and dobro of Charlie Owen, this evocative example of folk-leaning rock was mixed by US producer, Mitch Easter..." 
The Forresters’ excursion into this folk classic is a sincere interpretation of a wonderful track by an underrated songwriter first recorded in 1973.

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