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The Seven Ups
Australian instrumental combo The Seven Ups exist between groove and atmosphere. Expansive guitar and warm synth layers stretch outward, grounded by bass and percussion, with horns shifting between restraint and impact.
Led by multi-instrumentalist Trent Sterling, the group has carved out its own space across five studio albums, developing a sound that balances locked-in rhythm with immersive texture and long-form explorations. Their latest release, Fight Night (2024), leans further into analogue synth territory, layering lush pads and rolling arpeggiators over the band’s signature brass and driving rhythm section.
The band is set to release its sixth album Flight, on October 2nd via Nice Guys Records. The new material embraces repetition and atmosphere, unfolding as slow-burning instrumentals that move from widescreen mood into heavy, synth-led momentum.
The Seven Ups have appeared at festivals including Meredith Music Festival, Womadelaide, Blues on Broadbeach, Strawberry Fields, Falls Festival and Rainbow Serpent, among others.
Their music has been featured in Wax Poetics (USA) and named Album of the Week multiple times on PBS FM, Eastside FM and Beat Magazine, with additional support from RRR, KEXP, BBC Radio, KCRW and Triple J.
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"I've been playing this little monster to death on my (BBC) 6 music show. It's raw, it's gritty, it's tough as nails."- Craig Charles, BBC Radio 2 & 6
“Makes us remember how much we can love instrumental music.” - Wax Poetics USA
"As tight as they need to be, and as loose as you want them to be." - DJ Miss Goldie, PBS fm
"The Seven Ups would sound great as a soundtrack to your police chase…these guys are a fun, fun, fun band!" - Chris Gil, Triple R
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The Seven Ups
Location: Melbourne
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