The Vampires - Skydancer [CD]

Cat. no: EAR114
Format: CD
Barcode: 9324690445202
Release Date: 19 Jun 2026
Genre: Jazz

The Vampires celebrate 20 years together as one of Australia's most distinctive and acclaimed ensembles with the release of their eighth studio album, Skydancer

Building on the ARIA Award-winning Nightjar (2023, with The Necks' Chris Abrahams), Skydancer sees the quartet reimagining their fundamentals - expanding their sound while remaining grounded in their signature of hypnotic grooves, intertwining horn lines, and melodic invention. Recorded simply as a quartet, the album features extensive overdubbing, synthesizers, and explorations that stretch the boundaries of their acoustic base.

Across eleven tracks, Skydancer explores The Vampires ' fascination with time, melody, and texture. It's a record that consolidates the group's evolution: a sound that feels both familiar and freshly redefned. The music unfolds organically, weaving rhythmic intricacy with atmospheric production and a deep sense of place. Whether through the refective pulse of Asiago, the ambient shimmer of South Coast Noir, or the cinematic sway of Spirit , The Vampires draw listeners into a world that is immersive, rhythmic, and emotionally resonant.

Recorded over several sessions in Sydney's Golden Retriever studios, Skydancer captures the quartet's creative interplay at its most distilled. Formed in Sydney in 2005, The Vampires - Jeremy Rose (saxophones), Nick Garbett (trumpet), Alex Masso (drums), and Noel Mason (bass) - have built a reputation as one of Australia's most creative and internationally recognised jazz groups. With appearances at festivals including A Love Supreme, Enjoy Jazz (Germany), and every major Australian jazz festival, the band's infuence continues to expand globally. Through two decades of shared growth, their chemistry has only deepened - a testament to their commitment to evolving their sound while maintaining the groove and warmth that defne The Vampires' enduring legacy.

Tracks: Asiago / Unfnished Dream / Desperations / Mr Gadabout / South Coast Noir / Lof Life / Skydancer / Stillness in Motion / Spirit / Pitah / Whisper Gently, Stay Strong