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Drawing influence from the story-telling of Jeff Buckley and sinister melodies of Radiohead, Sydney trio St Joan fuse psychedelia, blues, indie and folk to create vulnerable and dynamic music. Some songs connect like no others can. Perhaps it’s a mesmerising voice, or an undeniable melody, or in this case, it’s the story and the raw emotion of a piece that grips your heart, tightens your chest and momentarily takes your breath away. In the same way that Bon Iver casts a spell over the listener with haunted yet vulnerable music; Daniel, Christopher and Alasdair facilitate the connection from artist to audience and pain to peace with their intimate and engaging music. St Joan are a meticulous band; often it’s the space in between the notes that provokes as much of a reaction as the ones that are strummed. Daniel’s commanding vocals, reminiscent of Jeff Buckley, are a call to arms as the sound envelopes you. Meanwhile, Christopher and Alasdair add a dynamic drum and bass unison that