Light and twinkly were the first words that popped into my head when listening to Charlie Mayfair’s debut EP Watch My Hands.  The EP is imbued with a floating quality that somehow makes me think of fairy floss and summer picnics.  The Brisbane five-piece, consisting of Dave Di Marco, Hannah Shepherd, Sam George-Allen, Will Weightman and Billy Bodean were previously known as The Cardboard Kids, but since their name change in January, the band are already turning heads with their whimsical pop tunes. Their songs feature beautifully layered vocals, sweet sounding glockenspiel and clever harmonies.

Title track "Watch My Hands" is a beautifully melodic song with so much texture instrumentally. "Sing Me To Sleep" has an edgier sound with a stronger beat and quirky lyrics, such as “The sky is blue, the grass is green and the sun is sipping tea”. 
Debut single "Run" shows off great harmonies between lead vocalists Hannah Shepherd and Dave Di Marco, kicking off with a dreamy sound and gradually building in tempo. 
"If I Fell Down" is a stand out track, catchy withs lots of  "ahh's" and fun lyrics. "Please Stay" is a bittersweet love song with a more laidback vibe and soaring vocals.

The EP is a wonderful showcase of Charlie Mayfair’s diversity and after listening to it, I’m not at all surprised at the band’s growing popularity. Charlie Mayfair have produced an EP full of delightful indie pop tunes, and with an album in the works, I’m pretty certain that the band will keep turning heads in Brisbane and beyond.

Review score: 8/10