1. Your Profile
Three (sometimes more) living beings with loud instruments and amps. We like dogs, dirt, wind energy and picking at deceased estates. We dislike the current political system and the so-called ‘leaders’ in Australia, inequality and coal mining. Our music tries to sound like a chimpanzee shouting homonyms at flying drones. Or at least something does. Probably sounds more like psych-grunge-pop though. Do you agree? Are you reading this? Wanna hang out? Wanna start a riot? If so, come to a show and have a dance!
2. Keeping Busy
We’ve just released a six-track EP called Creatures with Anna Laverty (who also produced it) at Sing Sing – it’ll be available as a ten-inch on orange transparent vinyl, if it ever arrives! We’re currently in the middle of touring the EP up the east coast and we’re playing with some amazing bands, including Bec and Ben in Sydney. But once the tour is over, we’re going to have a break for a while. A long while.
3. Best Gig Ever
It was just recently actually, supporting Adalita at the Gasometer in Collingwood. It was our first gig as full band since we finished recording the EP and we had a guest viola player, Ceci Dowling (who also features on the release). It felt good – there was a really nice crowd there; we just played the same ol’ set that we usually play, but there was something about it.
4. Current Playlist
Right now I am listening to Lia Mice, Grimes and Blonde Redhead while working. They’re all bands/artists that make good thinking music to help me get through the working day. There are also so many local bands that are kicking goals too – Warmth Crashes In, Howl At The Moon, Mangelwuzrel, Jess Ribeiro, Twin Beasts, Kinder, East Brunswick All Girls Choir, Palm Springs, Rich Davies, Tempura Nights, Darts, ScotDrakula, Immigrant Union, Bec and Ben, Dunes, Hayley Couper – they’re all rad and they all play amazing live shows.
5. Your Ultimate Rider
I’d really like a beach, a bunch of dogs, some cocktails, nice salty snacks and a hammock, but you know, that ain’t going to happen! So we usually just take what we’re given (read: a few tinnies each and maybe a free meal, which is always the best) and appreciate it.
Creatures is out now independently, and you’ll find Ali E at Frankie’s Pizza Wednesday July 29, along with Bec and Ben.
