HeyU Issue 31 - 24 June 2015 | Page 10

music Tidal Peak Utilising primarily guitar, synthesisers and a drum machine, Tidal Peak is a musical project aiming to create something unique and noteworthy in Toowoomba’s music scene. Formed in February this year by USQ Bachelor of Education student, Kyle Lacko, the project combines elements of synthpop, new wave and dream pop. With an abundance of musical ideas compiled during his time over the years playing with other local musicians it was not long until Kyle began work on Tidal Peak’s debut single and the groundwork of an EP to be released in the not so distant future. The debut single ‘Quarter of the Century’ has been recorded at Studio 11 in Highfields and is slated for a release as early as late June. While fo r the time being Kyle handles every instrument in both the studio and live, he plans to form a live line-up for the band. However, in the meantime listeners will be able to hear Kyle perform solo for a good cause at ‘Hands for the Homeless’ at Bon Amici Café on the 8th of August alongside other local bands such as Through the Looking Glass, Average Art Club, Stephen Denham & The Superfriends, The Astronaut Headdress and Project 62. Coming soon, keep an eye out for Tidal Peak’s debut single ‘Quarter of the Century’ on SoundCloud, Bandcamp and Triple J Unearthed. WORDS: CORBEN MITCHELL – USQ Student IMAGES: SIMON MERANGE FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY & SUPPLIED Listen now on usqedu Spotify