From Hubbub UK:
“Fresh out of Melbourne comes this new offering from Dion Read and his piano power pop outfit, The After Thoughts. Originally from Queensland before re-locating to Melbourne Read manages to combine thoughtful and meaningful lyrics with superb piano accompaniment. Backed up by strong musicianship from James K Pere on bass and Kyle Goldsworthy on drums the trio who have been together since 2007, bring you quirky stories of love and lust along with everyday dramas, whilst maintaining an upbeat dynamic tempo. After tales of a lovers tiff in the title track “Be Here Now” the EP then flits to besotted adulation in the catchy “In the City” before a dose of realism strikes with the final track “Air Balloons”, finishing with the line – I think the best things in life are gonna pass me by, there they go, I don’t put up much of a fight. This is a well produced and superbly performed collection of songs, a new album must surely be in the pipeline.”