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"There is an unmistakable and alluring Australian gothic feel to much of Ali E's music – a ruddy country sound with a post-punk attitude." Inpress It's taken singer and multi-instrumentalist Ali Edmonds some serious soul-searching, long nights alone writing and in the studio, national touring, and playing with some of Melbourne's most beloved bands to arrive at the stridently stormy sound of Melbourne-based outfit Ali E. Hard work isn't unfamiliar to Ali – formerly of bands Little Athletics, Heavy Beach and Damn Terran, she's now planted her roots firmly in her solo projects and indulging in her love for collaboration. While each of Ali’s tracks feature her personal trademarks of esoteric lyrics and lush, brooding sounds akin to a slow-motion gut-punch, each are brought to life by head-hunting a select handful of unique collaborators. "I like developing a song by myself and then taking it to different people to pick apart," she says. For Ali, it's the chemistry that comes from