Postures 'Together, Slowly' album launch at A Smith St Basement

Melbourne/Naarm group Postures seek moments of solace with their cinematic brand of indie and chamber pop. First conceived as the solo project of songwriter Troy Sheehan, the outfit expanded into a five-piece (Dan Oke, Bridget Chilver, Reuben Dyer & Emily Wilson) with a focus on lush arrangements and dynamic tension, coloured with “twee” sensibilities.

Their debut album Together, Slowly was largely written during the 2020-21 lockdown. The album’s confessional songwriting captures early heartbreak and suburban stillness, threading personal grief with a broader sense of looming unease. Drawing on dreams as a form of escape using a dramatic orchestral palette, the songs explore coming of age in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. Co-produced by Imogen Cygler, who also provides orchestral arrangements across its nine tracks, the album pairs sweeping strings and woodwinds with textured guitars, piano and drum machines, drawing heavily on film scores.

Postures launch Together, Slowly on Friday 9th October at Smith St Hotel with Imogen Cygler and Ruby Milner.