‘Slow It Down’ is the latest track from Australian indie-pop duo Islandis. Despite three years of exciting singles preceding this one, their style constantly evolves and improves with every release. Once the track emerges from its filter in the opening seconds, the dreamy atmosphere is immediately noticeable, with luscious production merging guitar and synth work into the perfect accompaniment for Ben McInerney’s melodic vocal delivery. The band’s sound is nostalgic yet modern, with bouncy rhythms and infections melodies filling the track, which Islandis describes as “a sparkling journey of nostalgia with a toe-tapping modern twist”. - Dan Peeke