‘Buffalo Grass’

Fans of Brisbane’s Oh Ye Denver Birds have been moping around for the last half a year. On the back of strong singles and a solid touring roster, everybody was left hanging for the glorious debut we’d been promised. The band completed Good Ivy in April, but the album was never given a proper release. They may have disappeared into for a little while, but we’ve always had faith! (thanks Matt). After recollecting some headspace and working on different solo projects, OYDB have returned and are throwing a party. The album (re)launch and ‘new’ single ‘Buffalo Grass’ on 7″ vinyl at Black Bear Lodge is happening on the 6th of September. Guarantees of special vinyls, old tracks + music from That Nice Place that all OYDB tunes seem to spring forth from. Thank you lord of layered percussion. Glad these guys are back.

Dom took some time out to give his spiel on things below.

WHERE DID YOU GUYS GO?

I think we all worked so hard trying to make this album the best it could be… by the time it was finished we all just wanted some time to ourselves.

How long did you spend working towards the album?

We were in the studio for a bit over two months. But including all the pre-production and demoing we did before hand, it probably would add up to 6-8 months or even longer. I’d like to try a slightly more spontaneous album next time I think.

Did the break have more to do with the recording process, or was it something that’d been on your minds for a while?

It was definitely due to the recording process. We were in a big studio, with time limits and we were pushing ourselves pretty hard to get the right tones and textures for the album. I think when it was finally complete, we all just wanted to do something different whether it be a separate project or just have some time to ourselves to work and be with loved ones etc.

In hindsight, would you have stretched out the recording process to try and get back momentum on the initial release?

No, I think it’s ok. The album was never actually released, apart from us it putting up on facebook etc. There has never been a push to release the album officially. This was partly due to not having the right people looking after the release which was unfortunate, it was also an interesting experiment (more…)

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If you ever thought wearing an inflatable phallus on your head was an acceptable way to promote your music, then well…here’s johnny.

It’s another decrepit jangle from the yob collective, who’ll be flailing their groundbreaking haircuts and VB paraphernalia up at BIG SOUND. The guys will be also hitting the road during September and October for a string of album launch dates.

Drunk Mums self-titled debut LP is out at the end of the month via Gaga Digi.

drunkmums.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/drunkmums

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I wish I had all these weirdos destroying my lounge room furniture.

Seriously great direction from the guys at Krozm.

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Producer: Chris & Lachlan @ Krozm
Director: Chris & Lachlan @ Krozm
DOP: Germain Mcmicking
Art Director: Jackson Dickie
Editor: Dan Lee
Online: The Editors

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www.gypsyandthecat.com.au

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The Majors – ‘Hello Columbo’ (mp3)

The Majors’ Facebook page describes them as ‘Brisbane’s fourth best calypso band’ (yeah, you didn’t know we had such happening scene down here did you?), but they’re actually a lot closer to our best garage soul pop group. If I was writing for The MX or something, I might say “It’s a MYSTERY why ‘HELLO COLUMBO’ isn’t already a hit” (cause Columbo’s a detective, see…) but luckily I’m not, so I can just tell you how undeniably excellent this track is. With ringing, melancholy guitar and naive lyrics delivered in a voice of complete world weariness by James Boyd, topped off with science fiction keyboards, this is a layered and emotional song that demands repeat listens.

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The Majors Facebook

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The Murlocs – ‘Tee Pee’ (mp3)

Baby Janis is back. He’s obviously inherited some harmonica skills from his old man, Dingoes frontman Broderick Smith.

‘Tee Pee’ is another jangly pastiche (loose catchy riffs, Tennessee snarl) the Murlocs can throw into the good time, time-warp. Mikey Young worked with the guys on their new EP, which was recorded in Ambrose’s nan’s spare room.

The Tee Pee EP launch is happening at The Tote on Aug 31.

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I met Billy Corgan last week. He seemed like a reasonably nice guy. There was a mother nearby who shoved her young child in his path. Ritual blessing or a faint attempt at Corgan recruiting another drummer half his age, the kid was a bit freaked out by the bald behemoth, but I don’t really blame him (this guy). Anyway, this Iowa track managed to scoot in with all my 90’s reveling post-Splendour. The album they just released – Never Saw It Coming sounds decent* (*throwbacks). But if Mudhoney/Swervedriver melancholia is your thing, and you didn’t get the chance to wade in mud at Splendour and see Corgan yell mean things at the sound guy, I suggest you cease your nostalgic weeping and get along to one of these launch shows.



Thur Aug 16th  – FBI Social, Sydney (with Sounds Like Sunset, Narrow Lands & Lyyar)

Fri Aug 17th –  X&Y Bar, Brisbane (with Tape / Off & Sleepwalks) FREE ENTRY

Sat Aug 18th – Tyms Guitars Instore, Brisbane – Afternoon All Ages FREE ENTRY show

Sat Aug 18th – The Waiting Room, Brisbane (with Seaplane, Crass Creatures, El Motel)

Fri Aug 31st – Gasometer Hotel, Melbourne – Co Headline with Bearhug & Cut

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