Body Break(down) with Beryl

Sometimes, you’ll stumble across an album that has the ability to stop you in your tracks, to take you out of your everyday, even for just a moment. An album that doesn’t just speak, but demands the attention of listeners. Beryl’s mesmerising sophomore album, Body Break, is a masterclass in just that. 

After releasing their accomplished debut ‘Dry Peel Crack’ back in 2023, the duo based here in Eora have been playing stages across the city (and beyond), slowly unravelling their brand new catalogue through their intimate live shows. In this time, they’ve solidified themself as one of Sydney’s most captivating and unique live acts.

Body Break is visceral, completely captivating, a true piece of storytelling – an exemplary album showcasing all that Beryl has to offer. Combining Gab’s signature raw vocals with strings, band, and sometimes just silence is a testament to the band’s restraint, musicality and true understanding of their sound. This record encapsulates Beryl’s true range, from restrained ballads to building ’emo tracks’, this collection of songs is a captivating display of their cutting lyricism and strength as musicians.

Gab and Alex from Beryl joined Dream State host Jas to break down every single track on their brand new album ‘Body Break’. 

Here’s the track-by-track — these are songs that are reminiscent of, contributed to, or inspired songs on this incredible album.

1. If I go – Map of Japan – Fenne Lily
2. What you really meant – Evol – Adrianne Lenker
3. Shock Absorber – Repeat – Hannah Cameron
4. Unravel – A Burning Hill – Mitski
5. Echo chamber – Charm You – Samia
6. Cold touch – Butter Knife – Prima Queen
7. Soft Floor – Much Ado About Nothing – Waxahatchee
8. Kill Me – Music For Low Quartet – Kali Malone
9. Soapy Overkill – Buffalo Replaced – Mitski
10. I don’t think I should – Obamas – Goodwill
11. Away Display – Tough Love – Flyte, Laura Marling

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