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- Ahhhh. Like a cool drink on a hot day is the six track self titled EP from Outside the Academy. Pawel Cholewa is Outside the Academy and he provides a refreshing and quenching oasis amid the relentless onslaught of indie pop, rock releases with his own brand of experimental indie.

Cholewa has the balance between experimental and euphonics just right. If you haven't yet allowed yourself to dip your toes into the experimental pool, Outside the Academy would be a good place to start. The mood of the EP is soothing and relaxing; this is music to wind down to after a hectic day. I dare say you could physically notice the tension draining from your body as the melodic overtures wrap themselves snugly around you. If you want to know what sound a hug makes, play this EP.

Production has been kept to a minimum, in keeping with the limitations of a solo performer; having said that, the sound is still full enough to be satisfying. I respect Cholewa for not bending to the temptation to fatten his recorded product to a point that would be somewhere between difficult, to impossible to reproduce live.

Beyond the music is Cholewa's voice which is, of itself an instrument with impeccable clarity and tone. This is not a voice that can go unnoticed and serves to draw attention to Cholewa as an artist, in much the same way as a large arrow pointed toward him with the word “TALENT” written in flashing neon lights would.

Outside the Academy can be likened to Melbourne three piece I'lls,( recognising that I’lls have a bigger sound by virtue of the two extra members) and the ubiquitous residents of the experimental genre, Radiohead. The Radiohead comparison is particularly noticeable in the track Monsoon, to the point where, if I told you the track featured Thom Yorke you would not be surprised especially in the closing seconds.

Yes – just like a cold drink on a hot day, I trust you will find listening to Outside the Academy as refreshing and satisfying as I did.

- Jae Salmon.

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