Acopia – Falter

Melbourne trio Acopia delivers something exquisite with ‘Falter’, the latest glimpse into their forthcoming album Blush Response. The track marks a deliberate shift toward more expansive territory, trading their usual subtlety for something decidedly anthemic. Kate Durman’s declaration “Even if I fall/ I will never falter” cuts through layers of hypnotic production.

The song emerges from what the band describes as “many iterations” before settling into its current form—a process that involves stripping away complexity rather than adding it. Where previous releases meandered through dream-pop corridors, ‘Falter’ plants firmly in place and refuses to budge.

Blush Response, arriving September 12 via Scenic Route, promises eight tracks exploring quiet introspection. The album follows their 2023 self-titled release and continues the evolution of a band that has graduated from supporting acts like Tirzah and Bar Italia. Their sound blends electronic pop with post-punk influences, creating something that hovers vulnerability and resilience.

This latest offering suggests that Acopia has found its footing in more assertive territory, crafting songs that demand attention rather than simply request it.