The Stems

The Stems are an Australian garage rock/power pop band formed in Perth in 1983, led by Dom Mariani. They released key singles and the album At First Sight Violets Are Blue during the 1980s, split in 1987 and later reformed.

Formed in Perth in 1983. Dom Mariani is the principal songwriter and a central figure. Debut album At First Sight Violets Are Blue dates to 1987. From The Vault is a compilation of singles, EPs and rarities from 1983–1987; a 2010 circulation of From The Vault was issued by the Roman label Teen Sound (as noted in the DeBaser review).

DeBaser's review praises The Stems' mix of 1960s-influenced garage fury and crystalline power-pop melodies. The featured compilation From The Vault (singles, EPs and rarities from 1983–1987) highlights both raw garage tracks and early glimpses of "At First Sight"-era songwriting. Dom Mariani is singled out as the central figure behind the band's lasting reputation.

For:Fans of 1960s-influenced garage rock and power pop; listeners interested in Australian independent music from the 1980s.