Low Point High
Low Point High is Cam Merton’s vessel for exploring the boundaries of melodic pop and electronic experimentation. Heavily influenced in his teens by the work of Australian experimental electronic outfit Severed Heads, Merton renders the uncanny with an emotive edge. His work as a video artist is also keenly tied to the project, including the sumptuous dreamlike visuals for debut single ‘Aching for Sleep’.
Discography
Aching for Sleep
June 2025
‘Aching for Sleep’ is the perfect introduction to the music of Low Point High. The track is steeped in lush, hypnagogic aural imagery that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the seminal Warp roster as it traverses it’s five minute runtime. Hazy ambient tones merge with synth-strings and found sounds as the shifting beat pulls everything inexorably forward. The song’s micro and macro call- and- response teases answers, but instead leaves the listener with an uneasy sense of unquenchable longing.
Biography
Low Point High is visual artist and musician Cam Merton, co-founder and manager of the Hidden Shoal label. Merton has played and recorded in several Perth-based experimental, noise-rock and dream-pop outfits since the late ‘90s, including CSR, Lake Disappointment, Silo and Glassacre. In a previous life he was also an established artist with national and international exhibitions and performances behind him. In recent years he has created a number of music videos for the Hidden Shoal roster, and is currently working on a number of other musical projects.
News
Debut Single & Music Video by Low Point High
Hidden Shoal is excited to announce the release of the debut single from Cam Merton’s new project, Low Point High. ‘Aching for Sleep’ is available now to stream on Spotify et al and for download via BandCamp. The beautiful accompanying music video is also available to stream on YouTube. The music of Low Point High is available for licensing across tv, film, web and more. Contact us for more information.‘Aching for Sleep’ is the perfect introduction to the music of Low Point High. The track is steeped in lush, hypnagogic aural imagery that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the seminal Warp roster as it traverses it’s five minute runtime. Hazy ambient tones merge with synth-strings and found sounds as the shifting beat pulls everything inexorably forward. The song’s micro and macro call- and- response teases answers, but instead leaves the listener with an uneasy sense of unquenchable longing.
Low Point High is visual artist and musician Cam Merton, co-founder and manager of the Hidden Shoal label. Merton has played and recorded in several Perth-based experimental, noise-rock and dream-pop outfits since the late ‘90s, including CSR, Lake Disappointment, Silo and Glassacre. In a previous life he was also an established artist with national and international exhibitions and performances behind him. In recent years he has created a number of music videos for the Hidden Shoal roster, and is currently working on a number of other musical projects.
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Reviews
Low Point High ‘Aching for Sleep’ Reviewed at Frequency State
“Low Point High – Aching for Sleep Blends Ambient Texture and Subtle Rhythmic Drive
Low Point High’s debut single Aching for Sleep introduces a layered blend of ambient textures, subtle rhythmic development, and evolving harmonies. Opening with atmospheric tones and soft harmonic movement, the track gradually introduces a steady drum pattern that adds momentum without dominating the sound.
Vocal elements drift in and out, enhancing the track’s immersive quality, while later string layers contribute an added depth and warmth. The arrangement gradually builds before dissolving into a more stripped-back finish, reinforcing the track’s dreamlike pacing and structure.
The project is the latest musical endeavour from Cam Merton, co-founder of Australian label Hidden Shoal. With a background in experimental pop and audiovisual work, Merton’s Low Point High project explores the space between melodic structure and electronic experimentation. Aching for Sleep draws influence from ambient and electronic traditions while maintaining a clear compositional arc.
A video accompaniment created by Merton himself offers a visual interpretation of the track’s tone and pacing, extending the immersive quality of the release. It’s a strong introduction to the Low Point High project and sets a clear direction for future work.”
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Artist Photos
Music Videos
Licensing
The music of Low Point High is available for licensing (master & sync cleared) through Hidden Shoal. Please contact us with some basic details about your project and the track(s) you wish to use and we’ll be sure to get back to you straight away.
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