Shimmer is the debut album from Freefalling – the song-writing duo of Stewart Allan (vocals) and Anton Morgan (guitar, keyboards and arrangements). The album is a modern and radio-friendly twist on the colour, playfulness and exquisite melodies of bands such as the Beatles and Crowded House.

But there are also fresh and distinctive influences from New Zealand (where Stewart and Anton first met) and Malaysia, where Anton set up the hugely successful TwoAM studios in Kuala Lumpur. TwoAM is also where the pair recorded this album with backing from some of Asia’s most talented session musicians, before it was mastered at London’s Abbey Rd by Geoff Pesche (Gorillaz, Kylie Minogue, Coldplay).

The songs are pure listening pleasure, conjuring up the free spirit and joy of 1960s pop. Each track is studded with catchy hooks; the arrangements are sophisticated yet approachable, and the lyrics will make your whole body smile.