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Little Murders exploded onto the Melbourne music in August 1979 with their debut single “Things Will Be Different” playing their first gig on the day of release. That record is now revered as a classic Australian power pop indie release. They then proceeded to release a clutch of classic singles before grinding to a halt in 84. Since then Little Murders have made a number of brief comebacks releasing 100 drugs in 85, the “Stop” album in 86 and in 1996 releasing their second album “..and Stuff Like That”. From then on Little Murders would release an album (1998 “First Light” 2001 “We Should Be Home By Now” ) play a few gigs and then slip away again. However in 2008 a couple of things changed in the Little Murders camp. Firstly they got a call to support “From The Jam” and reconnected to the Mod audience from back in the early Eighties. This lead to regular rehearsals and Rob writing new songs. Secondly in August 2009 Off The Hip released an anthology of all their early studio recordings “Stop Plus Singles”. Little Murders went out on the road to support the CD but this time they had a bunch of new songs that fitted seamlessly with the older tracks. Even before the release of “Stop Plus Singles” (the anthology) the band had begun recording the new songs at Audrey Studios in Coburg with producer Craig Pilkington (The Killjoys). Initially Mick Barclay (Weddings Parties Anything, Paul Kelly) played drums and sang harmonies and his contributions are integral to the Murder sound. But with Mick working with so many other bands Little Murders found a permanent drummer in Duncan Hamilton (ex-Holoscene) who also plays and sings on this record. “Dig For Plenty” is full of new stage favorites from the opening power pop treats of “For You” “Pretty Penny”, and “Rock Academy” to the London jet set swing of “Roxy” and the bouncy pop delight of “Girl What’s On Your Mind?”. The album is full of simply great Little Murders tracks. The garage rock groove that is “Running Man” the psychedelic rock trip of “Velvet (Get Out Of Bed)”. And more. So open the cover, take out the disc and put it the car stereo. Enjoy the open road with the sound of Little Murders “Dig For Plenty”. |
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Or do they just set up their myspace page and wait for the email to say they’ve been discovered? Upon the release of last years self-titled debut, The Dunhill Blues took on a ridiculous amount of touring for a small time band. In the 12 months since it’s release, The Dunhill Blues have packed into a 1997 Hiace and played countless regional gigs across the country in places such as Bangalow, Bateman’s Bay, Bega, Belconnen, Maitland, Geelong, Lennox Heads, Lismore, Port Macquarie, Fairy Meadow, and Mildura. All this on top of gigs in Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane (3 times) and Melbourne (3 times) and at least a dozen gigs in their home town of Sydney. The result is a well oiled, wall of sound, rock n roll machine, with a bunch of blistering new tracks and a chaotic live show that’ll make wallflowers bloom. The Dunnies (they’re cool with the abbreviation BTW) are now set to release their 2nd album through Off The Hip. After making guest appearances on the debut album, Frank Bliss (Sax/Banjo/Vox) and Tilly Campbell (Organ/Vox/Percussion) are now fully fledged members of the band. Mike “Dad” Budden (Guitar/Trumpet/Vox) also joins the band following the untimely death of original member Kristen McCall shortly before the release of the debut album. They join original members Dan Batchelor (Vox/Guitar), Adam Brzozowski (Vox/Bass) and Greg Bergin (Drums/Vox). The 16 tracks on the album cover a record collection’s worth of styles. Everything got thrown at the wall, and by Jesus, it’s all stuck. If nothing else, The Dunnies can now lay claim to being the greatest Blues-Punk-Country-Garage-Rock-Psychedelic-Soul-Revival band going around…… and that’s not such a bad thing.
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Nailing a classic British infused garage style, Sole Stickers enlisted Jon Auer of The Posies, who mixed the album and added his musical finesse via internet collaboration from the super fuzz capital of Seattle (USA). With Jon waving his magical wand, the album cranks the dial back to when the go-go groove was an essential part of the daily diet and when electric bands were changing the World. Jon’s impressive CV includes working in the production studio with You Am I, Tad, Redd Kross amongst others. And along with Ken Stringfellow (his band mate from The Posies), Auer also has been a pivotal part of the reformation of quintessential American power pop band Big Star. Forming two years ago from the ashes of Tassie garage band The Reactions, Sole Stickers is the musical marriage of lead singer/guitarist James Dilger (ex-The Reactions) Matt Labedzki (drums/vocals) and Jono Hill (bass). Sole Stickers are masters of guitar-driven four-chord hooktastic rock/pop, and even throw in a country tune for good measure, aptly titled Country Ballad #8, which would sit well on Ween’s album 12 Golden Country Greats. We Got All Things That Are Good features eleven blistering songs, filled with music that is a return to the sub three minute single, driven by the garage guitar riff, wild drums, middle 8's, boys singing like girls and the occasional freaked-out feedback solo. It also showcases guest performances by Jon Auer himself, as well as Kim & Lulu of Seattle’s beloved Fastbacks. |
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I have always been the guy on drums at the back of the stage. The Devilrock Four are my way of getting on stage and having fun playing live music (Fez Perez & Luxedo before that). But the music in my head has never seemed to fit those bands. So I taught myself guitar, bass and finally plucked up the courage to put my voice on tape. The Jimmy C became a way to show people my music. Though I am every member of the band (engineer, producer & designer too - the saying "Jack of all trades, master of none' springs to mind), I wanted The Jimmy C to look and feel like a real band. Maybe I don't like the idea of a solo artist, maybe it's a lack of self confidence (I've noticed that most musicians second-guess their work & never really seem convinced their music is actually... good), maybe the idea of a "Band" was just more comfortable for me given my background. In 2005 I had a collection of songs that resembled an album. Encouraged by friends I put it together and "Project E.G.O" was released as a short run of 50 or so distributed free to friends and anyone who was interested. "Project E.G.O" was well received and encouraged me to write and record "The Jimmy C" a self titled follow up in 2006. At this time I was recording on 4-Track cassette using borrowed gear but the sound I was achieving met my standards of "What's good enough for people to listen to". Musically I concentrated on surf-garage & 60's pop - a sound which suited my low-fi methods. In November 2007 I started work on 35 new songs ranging in style from country-folk to rock, pop & spy movie soundtracks. My influences are fairly eclectic - Ween, The Turtles, John Barry, The Pretty Things, Joe Raposo (70's Sesame Street), Calexico, Roger Miller, John D. Loudermilk, Lee Hazlewood, The Left Banke & lots of 60's garage - so the result was a wide range of genres all slammed into roughly 1 minute 30 second songs. Almost 2 years later my favorite 20 songs were assembled into order and became my 3rd album (and first to have a proper pressing of 500), Glamour & Fame. Glamour & Fame is an album for people with a short attention span. Songs average 1:30 (some even shorter) and cover a wide range of styles. So if you don't love a particular song, the next one's started before you can reach for the skip button. It's because of my tastes in music that Glamour & Fame has turned out this way - I don't always have time or patience for epic songs or entire albums of the same genre and I don't expect others to either. I'm pleasantly surprised when people like my music. I hope you do too. Jamie Coghill, Follow The Jimmy C online: www.myspace.com/thejimmycgroup |
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Their first single came out in 2002, followed the next year by the LP Shakin & Prayin. Then they recorded Fat Spark in 2005 for H-Records. In 2007 they released Launching Rockets with Dirty Water Records and RockIsPain records. Followed by the single We Sound Amazing But We Look Like Shit in 2009 and the LP of the same name in 2010, both of them on Dirty Water. In between those recordings they've tried to spread the word of rock'n'roll: jumping like monkeys on stage, with a killer twin brother twin-guitar attack, an earthquake of a rhythm section and a mad frontman who seems to fly through the top of the speakers like Tarzan. This great party defenders could be like a mix between Black Flag and the Shananas or like Otis Redding with a Texas Punk Garage band with their gear about to explode! They have shared stage with The Sonics, Roy Loney, Johnny Casino, Paul Collins, Southern Culture On The Skids, Eddie & the Hot Rods, King Khan, Barrence Whitfield, Hi-Risers, and a lot of great bands from any part of the world and all of them are since then great fans and friends of the band. If so many people with that kind of musical background have set their eyes on them, there must be a reason. Get ready to set your shoes on fire 'cause you just can’t stop dancing if Los Chicos are in your town!!! LOS CHICOS Touring Australia August 2010: Friday 6th - The National Hotel - Geelong - VIC
Saturday 7th - The Old Bar - Fitzroy - VIC
Sunday 8th - The Retreat - Brunswick tbc - VIC
Wednesday 11th - The Phoenix Bar - Canberra - ACT
Thursday 12th - The Old Manly Boatshed - Manly - NSW
Friday 13th - Newcastle/Maitland/Sydney - tbc - NSW
Saturday 14th - Sydney Harbour Boat Cruise - Sydney - NSW
Sunday 15th - The Excelsior Hotel - Surry Hills - NSW
Thursday 19th - The Esplanade Hotel - St Kilda - VIC
Friday 20th - Live Instore Off The Hip Records - Melbourne - VIC
Saturday 21st - Yah Yahs - Fitzroy - VIC
Sunday 22nd - The Former Tote - Collingwood - VIC |
march 2010: Release date 8th March 2010. |
With influences ranging from obscure 60’s beat bands, Soul, Chicano R&B, and 70’s punk, Thee Wylde Oscars mix these elements into a potent cocktail that’s drop you to the dance floor - it is essential, shredding rock n’ roll - danceable and wholly modern. Starting off with Keito Wylde’s clarion call to rock - this 12 Song CD, "Right, Yeah" features 9 original written by Thee Wylde Oscars. Thee Wylde Oscars CD rips into a haze of music styles: 60’s garage punk inflected "Why Do We Have to Meet in the Dark", anthemic power pop in "All for Naught", soul-tinged cover version of Johnny Guitar Watson’s "Big Bad Wolf", and straight ahead punk with the edgy "Live Wired". Included is an beat-ified version of Velvet Underground’s "White Light, White Heat" and The Pack’s German punk classic "Nobody Can Tell Us" as seen though a Small Faces prism. All of this with a signature sound that can be hard to pigeon-hole with a broad brush. Founding member Jay "Wylde" Wiseman is was a member of seminal garage R&B acts such as The Trebels and The Hoods throughout the 80’s and 90’s, playing the thriving scenes in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco and Seattle. Starting with the basic ground rules of "Simple - not simple-minded" he forged an alliance with likeminded stylists with similar tastes. They called themselves Thee Wylde Oscars to pay homage to their favourite historical figure (albiet altering it somewhat); a brilliant tragic figure. T.W.O.’s love the disposable, throwaway music of other decades, yet decided from an early stage not to get bogged down in the details of these styles and to achieve a "group sound" - using the best parts of these sounds and recombining them into something immediate. Now with less than a year and a half together they have written more than 50+ songs and have performed 40 or more shows, growing stronger with each appearance - commanding a formidable live show. Their next step is an upcoming vinyl release and European tour in July 2010. Look for their upcoming CD release party sometime in April 2010. "Right, Yeah" 12 song CD available from March 8, 2010 on Off the Hip Records. |
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2 what? 2 band members? 2 albums? 2 shots of whisky please? Well, yes. Wrong Turn’s new release,2, is full to the brim with super charged roots Rock and Roll and Juke Joint stompin’ action. From Bo Diddley inspired maraca shakers through 50’s rockers to a couple of hat tips to the Stones-if you’re a fan of honest hard hitting Rock and Roll this is the stuff for you. Ian Wettenhall and Myles Gallagher have been honing their sounds for decades. Together they put out a hell of a lot of noise! Using vintage drums, amps, guitars the album was recorded in their own hideout studio in the hills above Melbourne Australia to valve driven reel to reel tape. Wrong Turn’s 2 joyously marries the essence of Garage Rock’n’roll - Dirty Slide Guitar -Harmonica to a huge pounding back beat…not to be missed!
They play rock n roll, and they play anywhere, anytime. The Dunhill Blues don’t sound like other bands. You reckon you can hear someone else in there then you’re kidding yourself. The Dunhill Blues ain’t got cool haircuts and they leave wearing girl’s jeans to the ladies. The Dunhill Blues love their mums. The Dunhill Blues are indestructible. Their rehearsal space burnt to the ground, and the van’s been stolen (more than once). They have also survived the sudden death of founding member and beloved friend, Kristen McCall (4/4/77-29/4/09). The Dunhill Blues are Dan Batchelor (Gtr/Vox), Greg Bergin (Gtr/Vox), Adam Brzowski (Bass/Vox), Frank Bliss (Banjo/Sax/Vox), Michael Budden (Gtr/Trumpet/Vox), Daris Atrins (Organ/Gtr) and Kristen (he’ll always be there). The Dunhill Blues are just regular guys trying to get by. The Dunhill Blues released the super rare “12” mini-album” in May 2008 (100 copies only). Everybody that heard it seemed to think it was a bit of the alright. I-94 called it “the Hope Diamond in a window of Pandora’ Bracelets” The Dunhill Blues are set to release their debut album through Off The Hip Records. The album was recorded at Brain Studios in Surry Hills NSW, over 2 days in February (The same 2 days that Victoria almost burnt to the ground!). The album is full of songs about unsavory acquaintances, lonely shift workers, hangovers and evil twins. The release is a bittersweet milestone for the band. On April 29th this year, shortly after the album had been recorded, Guitarist/Co-Vocalist, Kristen McCall, died suddenly at the age of 32. Kristen’s vocals can be heard on 4 of the albums tracks MONICA, FRANKENSTEIN, BELLDESK BLUES and WENDY. His guitar playing is all over it. He is missed dearly. Like a giant Rock n Roll Pheonix, The Dunhill Blues have risen from the ashes, and will hit the road in support of the new album.
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Formed in 2007 the band was a meeting of musical minds for Dom and Nick who teamed up with Howard Shawcross vintage bass man (The Elks, The Jackals, Dave Warner) and Marz Frisina drummer around town (DM3, The Calhoons, New Egyptian Kings) This hang loose combo plays a mix of Dom and Nick originals with a nice spread of 60's and 70's garage soul classics. One part Memphis stew, one part Stones and Faces inspired and one part Aussie garage guitar rock this band of seasoned players punches well above its collective musical weight. Now in 2009 they are ready to release the Mini album Hey Rock ‘N’ Roller the band’s first assault on CD through Off The Hip Records. Consisting of 5 Nick and 2 Dom penned tracks Hey Rock ‘N Roller was recorded in three studios (Kingdom, Loop and Forrest) over the space of ten months and was mixed by the formidable duo of Rob “Radio Birdman” Younger and Wayne Connolly (producer of You Am I and The Vines). There are rockers that swagger with a Stick Fingers atmosphere and there is a down home soul groove in “Hey Fellas” that channels Bobby Womack. The band’s lean and mean four piece sound is enhanced by brass and keyboards on some tracks to full effect. Since 2007 The DomNicks have performed at Perth’s top venues including Mojos, Clancys, The Flying Scotsman, The Mustang Bar, Fremantle Arts Centre, Devilles Pad and regularly at Settler’s Tavern in Margaret River. Hop on board and enjoy the ride on the Domnicks groove train as the band launch Hey Rock ‘N’ Roller at Clancys Fremantle on Friday 20 November and at Devilles Pad on Saturday 21 November. tracklist:
Mass Cult Suicide "S/T" CD (OTH 7088) The Mass Cult Suicide sound is heavily influenced by the likes of The Damned, Iggy Pop, Johnny Thunders, David Bowie and Lou Reed to name a few. Like minded friends were recruited in the bands line up, the first rehearsal was held in April 2008. The line up, Dan Trolley vocals/organ, Mickey Heartbreak (The Dead South) guitar, Billy McCabe (Sailors and Swine) guitar, Nils Arnold (Sailors and Swine) bass and John Beard (ex Teeth and Tongue) Drums. Mass Cult Suicide then played a handful of shows that year, in between other band commitments and busy schedules. These shows left a lasting impression on the audience with the bands raw, unpredictable, high energy live show. In December 2008, the band decided to enter the studio to record their debut album. Trolley completed the writing of the album and took on the production duties. The general vibe of the album would be upbeat, loose and honest but with a very dark shadow hanging over it. The Mass Cult Suicide album was recorded in 3 locations around Melbourne over a 6 month period. Most of the recording was at A Secret Location with Paul Maybury (ex Rocket Science) who also had a hand in the production duties. The rest was recorded at Trolleys then house in Brunswick and the Magosophy Studio in South Melbourne by a magician friend of the band. The final result captured the Mass Cult Suicide sound perfectly on record. Mickey Heartbreaks distinctive sneering, feedback guitar work in the opening track ‘The introduction’ sets the mood for the whole album. From the urgent gnarled ‘Back in Time’ to the 1960’s garage pop ‘Last night I got drunk’ the overdriven Farfisa organ is dominant throughout the record. Dark acoustic tracks ‘This is Love?’ and ‘Everybody’s in debt’ give the album another flavour, while the organ instrumental ‘Diabolical Spirit’ is the perfect end to an album of 9 songs that tell the story of love, loss, happiness, rejection and triumph. Mass Cult Suicide self titled debut album is proudly released through Off The Hip records. |
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So what about the Russian Roulettes? The Roulettes display the same energy and integrity you’d expect from any of the band members more established projects and on their debut they sound as fresh and excited as a bunch of 15 year olds from the outer suburbs who just got there first set of instruments. From the opening track Drinking Much Too Long you get the feeling that the Russian Roulettes are delivering something special. From straight up rockers September Girl and Gonna Make It through to 50s esque kitch on All the Things and the 11 minute epic Girl You Know How to Dance the band can’t put a foot wrong, playing everything from Funkadelic styled party tunes, Stooges styled punk and Sun Ra tinged free jazz wig outs. Tracked by live music guru John Watson and mixed by Melbourne’s grunge Phil Spector Robbie Adams “R n R” bursts with old school low fidelity goodness that is probably back in vogue again. Proudly presented by Melbourne’s finest independent label Off The Hip checkout Russian Roulettes at www.myspace.com/therussianroulettes and on “R n R”. |
Armed with two vintage guitar amps and a beat-up drum-kit, The Cheats have recorded 13 tracks of live-wire party rock n’ roll that is sure to make waves and bring good times wherever it is heard. Recorded at Sing Sing South, and produced by Robbie Adams (Kamikaze Trio ‘Rain On Your Parade’ and The Specimens ‘Jazz Brutus’), ‘Hats Off To The Cheats’ maintains the raw energy and imagination of The Cheats live show, while adding a few extra sounds into the mix. The two misfits; Julian Tovey (guitar, vocals) and Tom “Coops” Cooper (drums, vocals) met in 2004 when they joined The Flaming Lips onstage at The Big Day Out dressed in furry animal costumes. Not long after they went on tour through the US and UK with Riff Random - Coops as guitar tech and Jules on bass. It was over a beer at The Espy once they had returned, when they decided to start a band. The Cheats was formed and songs began to flow, creating a high energy sound based on equal parts rock n’ roll, blues and punk. Having shared stages with an impressive list of acts including Eagles Of Death Metal, Louis XIV, The Zoobombs, Bob Log III, British India, Spazzys, The Exploders, The Meanies, The Grates, The Drones, and Brant Bjork & The Bros, The Cheats have cemented their electric live show and developed a growing fan base all over town. The Cheats also served as the rhythm section for Shooting At Unarmed Men, teaming up with Jon Chapple (ex-Mclusky), to write and record the album ‘Triptych’. Things will not be slowing down for The Cheats, after winning triple j’s Unearthed competition, having songs featured in both seasons of Channel 9’s crime-drama Underbelly, and now the release of their debut album, The Cheats are gonna bring the good times with ‘em and make one hell of a racket along the way! “Hats Off To The Cheats is a fantastic get-the-party-started album.“ “I love this band. It's boogie and it cooks. Rating: 5/5.“ “This is a lesson in riotous fuzzy rock: it’s not cheating – it’s a winning formula!” |
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THE GIMMIES are rock action personified with screaming guitars that tap into the Detroit tradition of the Stooges & MC5 and matched by a cockiness that would put The Pretty Things to shame. Combined with their love of Australian garage rock and their English-as-a-second-language-lyrics, they twist rock music into shrapnel only matched by their Japanese brethren Guitar Wolf, Teengenerate and the King Brothers. THE GIMMIES’ latest album “Roll Up” to be released on Melbourne’s own internationally acclaimed Off The Hip Records in April not only showcases a tougher than a burnt steak energy (Flame Of Wings”, “Turning Into Your Mind”, “Quaky City”, “) but also displays a classic rock maturity (“Comin’ Through The Night”). Their salute to Oz Rock comes with their passionate cover of the Lime Spiders “Beyond The Fringe”. Having played rock and roll hosts in Japan to the likes of the Stems, the Spazzys and the Celibate Rifles it’s Australian audiences turn to get front of stage with a beer in hand to witness the live onslaught of THE GIMMIES and make them feel welcome in Australia’s sweaty live dens. THE GIMMIES live are an adrenalin addiction – take the chance to plug into their power. Wed 13 May Ballarat - Karova Lounge |
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Recorded between Christmas and New Years Eve 2008, The Pink Fits have created a diverse blend of rock’n’roll focussing on the key themes of dented despair, joy in a can, the heartache, and chrome tinted reflections of the social machine. The thirteen tracks were recorded in a borrowed home theatre under the watchful ears of Static Attack Sound and re-affirm The Pink Fits as being one of the best rock’n’roll bands to plug in, hit and harmonise in this wide brown land. ‘THE PINK FITS ripped shit. Four guys, four instruments, no fucking about, balls out, sweaty rock'n'roll... I wish they lived in Melbourne. It's kinda hard to fathom that The Pink Fits were spawned over the border- they belong here, I'd watch them every weekend. The world is full of injustice.’ ‘It's like watching a train almost about to crash – you're waiting for it to go off the rails and plummet down the bank, but it never does. In fact, the entire band seems to revel in the frenzy it whips up...’ ‘You don’t need a Commission of Inquiry to know there’s something very special going on here. Bring on the next album...’ |
'The Dolly Rocker Movement are a psychedelic rock band, smattered with pop sensibility like ink blots dropped onto a celluloid backdrop. Lead singer, guitarist and psych-pop auteur Daniel Poulter oozes the type of stage charisma you'd associate with the iconic rock stars who now dominate 60's pop memorabilia. The songs are underpinned by riffs so sweet and succulent they'd bring a tear to Anthony Bourdain's eye.' - Patrick Emery - Beat Mag Many questions to answer. Many answers to question. Our world is filled with electric sunshine and a blistering blend of flowering psychedelia, chemical country & a dusty garage vibe. One way to get high is to come along for the ride... The Dolly Rocker Movement formed late 2002 in the inner surrounds of Sydney, Australia. With ideas derived from the more primitive side of rock 'n' roll & a sound that bears a true influence of late 60's garage/psychedelia, freakbeat & west coast folk. 2006 saw the release of The Dolly’s debut album, 'Electric Sunshine'. After only 5 months and a string of warm reviews, The Dolly’s released their second album 'A Purple Journey Into The Mod Machine'. Whereas those first two albums were recorded on 4 and 8 track reel-to-reel machines in Daniels home recording environment, this new album has all the lushness and sonic space that only a more professional studio offers. "OUR DAYS MIND THE TIME" is easily their best album to date. |
february 2009: After quickly compiling more than twenty songs in a loose psychedelic style, it wasn’t until a complete band line-up was formed, that a definitive style was born. With the addition of extra guitarist, vocalist and mate Rosco Wood (Columbia) and a quick succession of bassists finally settling on Lea Hamely that a scuffed, fuzzed up psych-rock direction was affirmed. Influences include the usual suspects for 60’s infatuated individuals: The Beatles, The Stones, The Velvets, The Who, coupled with more select tastes: The 13th Floor Elevators, The Creation, T-Rex, Spacemen 3 and the Jesus and Mary Chain. Early gigs confirmed this direction. Gigging infrequently initially, although to great response, it was only until the end of 2008 that a solid line up was born. Most of the early studio work was jettisoned off into the stratosphere. Clearly by this stage, there was no longer a need for loose country and folk psych rants. Gone were the drum machines, moog synths and cut and paste vinyl loops that formed a major part of the band’s inception. The self titled debut album was finished by mid 2007, and Melbourne garage psych label Off The Hip Records expressed interest in releasing the piece. Spread over 11 songs, ‘The Long Strides’ is the sound of confident musicians finding their space and place in the development of the band’s identity. Marvel at the Keith Moon like mania as it juxtaposes against the rock steady drumming of Sonik. Air-Townshend along with the guitars of Echo and Rosco. Try to remove the simple Lou Reed style melodies that grapple hook into the melon. In the end, the debut album is quite expansive in it’s sonic field. Mellotrons, organs, synths, acoustic guitars (gasp!) and electric sitar, mesh with an at-times percussive heavy brew of primal rock and psych. Revel in the street riot punk attitude of opener ‘Black, Black Smoke’, the weird eastern tinged ‘Devil in Jesus’ Sandals’, the Zep stomp of ‘Perfect Prescription’ and the quite unique fuzz trip of ‘Cyclone on the Loose’. The songs in-between are just as focused and rewarding. The only rule initially sent by both Sonik and Echo, was that the record was to sound old and 60’s authentic. Whether this was achieved, is hard to define. What can’t be ignored is that the record has energy in abundance. The level of musical comrade-ship that flows between Echo and Sonik is evident in their contributions here and on the soon to be released debut solo album of Richard Lane (The Stems), which Echo produced. So prolific are the working methods of Echo and Sonik, the Strides’ second album is nearing completion just as the debut is released unto the public. The up-coming album continues the rich seam of classic pop, rock and psych influences that run through the debut, naturally with sharper focus that comes with evolution and maturing. The Long Strides are embarking on a long journey, both internally and externally. A quick tour of the Eastern States, planned for around Easter time with label mates THE DOLLY ROCKER MOVEMENT, will be the first of many eastward forays. |
The follow up to their successful and critically acclaimed self titled CD (currently in its second pressing), showcases the many influences and talents of the band. Although certainly entrenched in the 60's garage punk vein, their 2009 release finds us with an eclectic mix of self penned tunes in soul, west-coast pop and straight out rock'n'roll! From the first track of 'Makin' It' the BT's are channelling The Who circa '65, 'Diddley Wrong' a skull bustin' Bo beat shaker, 'Long Way To Go' a tough soul dance stomper, 'Searchin'' a harmony soaked Mamas & Papas inspired tune & 'Bad Reaction' a snarling fuzz killer in typical '66 North West style...this is just a snap shot of the how this buzzin' beer coaster is going to hit your sub-woofers! The Booby Traps are:
Each member has a long pedigree in previous bands such as:
Since 2003 The Booby Traps have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Hoodoo Gurus, The Stems, The Johnnys, The Detroit Cobras, Billy Childish & The Buff Medways, The Persian Rugs, 5,6,7,8s, The Strange Tenants, The Runout Grooves, The Breadmakers, The Groovie Ghoulies, Mach Pelican, Asteroid B6-12, Six Ft Hick, The Spazzys and many, many others... "Sneering Shangri-las inspired girl-group, meets the fuzz monsters from the garage. Primevil & raw, with a lead singer thats equal parts Gerry Roslie (of Sonics fame) & wild cat hillbilly. Go see em, theyre great to watch. Youll dance & shake, youll be revived". (TIMEWARP NEWSLETTER) "If youre looking for some chick fuzz pop to go go with catchy songs you can play loud at your next party without the guests leaving immediately, go ahead and check the Booby Traps out!!"(LOW CUT..34) "The Booby Traps would have to be the hardest working garage band currently playing the Sydney circuit. Theyre great at what they do and that whole accelerator-down, chicks-with-flick knives feel that their music has, is pretty special. A Booby Traps show is always an enjoyable one. Plenty of sixties garage comin at you. Screaming, nasty vocals, warm fuzzy guitar that takes me to a time when Boss Hoss and Skinny Minny let the good times roll. Sweet melodies and drumbeats that come from the heart of all things garage. The Booby Traps were rockin and rollin and the only thing the crowd were left with were extremely sore feet. Mod escapees from a Russ Meyer flick! (Faster Louder 2004-2005)" "IT WAS IN 2006 WHEN I FIRST HEARD THIS GROUP FROM NEWTOWN, SYDNEY. I KEPT GETTING LETTERS FROM THE KIDS RAVING ABOUT A BAND CALLED THE BOOBY TRAPS. IN THE INNER-WEST THERE ARE MANY BANDS AND COMBOS WHO HAVE RELEASED RECORDS FROM TIME TO TIME. SO I REALLY WASN'T TOO EXCITED WHEN I HEARD THIS BAND, THE BOOBY TRAPS, FIRST LONG PLAYER FROM THE OFF THE HIP RECORD COMPANY. I DID GET EXCITED WHEN I SAW THE PHONES RINGING OFF THE WALL THE FIRST TIME I PLAYED IT ON MY SHOW! THE MOST SIGNIFICANT THING ABOUT THIS GROUP IS THE FACT THAT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS THEY HAVE COMPLETELY DOMINATED THE TEEN-DANCE BUSINESS IN THE SYDNEY METROPOLITAN AREA. RIGHT IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD THIS OUTFIT IS IN SUCH DEMAND THAT THERE JUST AREN'T ENOUGH NIGHTS IN THE WEEK FOR THEM TO PLAY ALL THE JOBS AVAILABLE TO THEM. ANOTHER UNIQUE THING ABOUT THE BOOBY TRAPS IS THAT THEIR APPEAL IS NOT JUST TO THE KIDS. THE BOOBY TRAPS HAVE PLAYED, OR HAVE BEEN ASKED TO PLAY, FOR DANCES BY EVERY MAJOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY IN THE LAND." HARVEY FINKELSTEIN Radio 2BS |
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Mick’s songs have appeared on several film soundtracks (including “Young Einstein” and “Hiding Out”) and been covered by artists from You Am I to D4 and The Goo Goo Dolls . Suffice to say Mick Blood has had a vital impact on the history of antipodean rock and roll and he is now proud to introduce his new band Bloodgroop. This potent possie intitially came together for a spontaneous project whereby the songs were written, recorded and mixed in three consecutive days. The hauntingly intense Revolution Blues and the sinister swagger of Never Comin’ Back were spawned from this session, inspiring Bloodgroop to repeat the process months later where the magic was captured again with the other three songs presented on this stunning debut release, showcasing a wide range of musical styles. Mick Blood has finally decided that two guitars just isn’t enough and the explosion of sound on this recording is courtesy of Julian Poulsen (Moler, Stiff Kittens, Green Mist), Andrew Kentler (Glide, Gamma Rays) and Ollie Laurie (Exotics, Hoss). Completing this superb line up is the awesome rythmn section of Pete Leeming on bass & the hired gun of Michael “Kaos” Glenn on drums. |
A garage rock'n'roll band at heart, THE KITS have taken the stomp and grit of the '50s and '60s and given it the injection of eternal youth through relentless guitar hooks and snarling vocals. Primitive Tales was recorded in sessions at various London studios selected for their out board equipment or room acoustics. The albums opening track "Primitive Tales" and Australian A Side single "Get Closer" were recorded at Gizzard Studios (with Ed Deegan- The Cribs, Cornershop). UK Single "Don't Want To Lose This Fight" and "She's The Number One" were taped at Liam Watson's famous analogue workshop Toe Rag Studios (White Stripes, The Kills). Primitive Tales also revisits tracks from The Kits "This is your Lung" EP. Giving audiences the opportunity to discover tracks they may have missed first time around. Originally formed by brothers Jay and Kit Atkinson the band has seen various line up changes to fully develop their sound. Their move to London in late 2006 was designed to mould the sound of the band in the crucible of the UK's unforgiving club and festival circuit. This called for the commitment of new members of the band and Primitive Tales delivers blow after blow of driving material which showcases for the first time now permanent members Marc Bonet from Spain and Michael Cleverly from New Zealand. |
november 2008:
Johnny Casion and The Secrets "I Am Who I Am Not Who You Want Me To Be" CD (OTH 7069)
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october 2008:
Molten Universe "No Love Around" CD/EP (OTH 7059)
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Featuring members of ROCKET SCIENCE (Roman Tucker, Kit Warhurst), THE DEAD SOUTH (Mikey Heartbreak) and fronted by a wild raven-haired British songstress, THE RANSOME BROTHERS boast soulful melodic wails of heartbreak and long-lost love affairs, backed with a 60’s grinding organ, punching swampy guitar hooks and freakbeat-fused drums. With their debut album “Whiskey Set” (produced by Paul Maybury of ROCKET SCIENCE), this gang of untamed urchins have returned to their natural environment and are set to shake-up Melbourne with a string of live shows throughout the year, and then take on the world!
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Their new album - High Technology - brings to mind the exciting big studio rock/pop of HOODOO GURUS and YOU AM I. Smashing! |
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| december 2007: The Philisteins "A Savage Affection 1986-1992" 2xCD (OTH 7053)  Great 2xCD set from this long lost Australian garage combo led by Guy Lucas (Freeloaders). Compiles all their studio material for labels like Sympathy For the Record Industry, Dog Meat, Greasy Pop, with many great Philisteins orginals including savage takes on Pretty Things, Zeros, Stooges, Electric Prunes, Troggs, Roky Erickson, Scientists, plus wild 11 song rehearsal session rouding out disc two. Most tracks appearing on CD for the first time. 20 page booklet with lotsa rare pics and flyers, and detailed first-hand liner notes from Guy's brother Adam Lucas. |
Wrong Turn "Nothing Grows From Scars" CD (OTH 7050)
Ian Wettenhall and Todd McNeair present a formidable sound. Wrong Turn pump and grind out the primitive punk rock and roll they have remained true to for decades. Drawing inspiration from obscure 1950s rock and roll, 60s garage, R&B and the best of 70s punk rock these guys have put together a potent cocktail to go! Not your usual run of the mill blues based duo, Wrong Turn are infused with pure punk. Ian cut his teeth in the 1980s in legendary 60s tinged psych band, The Philisteins. He has also played in The Freeloaders, Seminal Rats, Hands of Time, Lords of Gravity and The Stoneage Hearts. Todd’s unique drum style provided the backbone to Seminal Rats, Hoss and The Powder Monkeys. Whether on record or playing live, he is a powerhouse who has helped create some of the most intense and memorable rock and roll this country has seen. For those in the know Wrong Turn’s combined history should give you a good indication of the sounds these guys conjure up. For those who aren’t, its time you found out! 2007 marks Wrong Turn’s recording debut. Firstly with a track on the highly anticipated and current release, Off The Hip compilation, ANTIPODEAN SCREAMS VOLUME 2. |
| november 2007: Various Artisis “Burn Your Fingers On The Sun” 2xCD (OTH 7052)
Burn Your Fingers On The Sun is a two-disc set that captures the remarkable depth of talent and scope of song-writing that exists within a growing collective of home-grown bands. Made up of bands from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Burn Your Fingers is an important document of the sounds currently emanating from the psych-flavoured Australian underground. Evident on this record is Syd Barrett-inspired psychedelia, jangly Byrds-esque pop, Spacemen3 drone and the noise and shoegaze sounds indebted to such bands as My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain, all of which attests to the broad spectrum of musical styles captured on this collection. Sydney-based Belles Will Ring, who have been creating a palpable buzz amongst critics and have just released their debut album Mood Patterns, recorded a track especially for the compilation that is entirely unavailable elsewhere. Similarly, The Black Ryder - a band comprised of ex-members of The Morning After Girls, and recently handpicked for the Australian national support for The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – have submitted tracks that can also only be heard here. Burn Your Fingers also showcases a large number of up-and-coming talents such as The Dolly Rocker Movement, who released two full-length albums through Off The Hip in 2006; Triple J Unearthed winners Richard In Your Mind; and indie pop favourites Treetops, who have played alongside The Vines and You Am I. Additionally, the compilation features unreleased and exclusive tracks from The Laurels, The Years, Starstream, The Sun Blindness, The Unheard (whose track here was incredibly recorded in 1989 and has not surfaced till now), and many, as yet, undiscovered gems. Like the notorious compilations Pebbles and C86 before it, Burn Your Fingers On The Sun is a startling collection of compelling new music from its time. Released by Off The Hip records, compiled by Darkland Recordings. |
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october 2007: SPECIAL NOTE: THE URGES play CAVESTOMP NYC 2-4 NOV with THE SONICS & many more greats!
A new generation of teenage psych-punk bands is hitting the scene these days and the leaders of this movement are without any doubt the amazing Urges, which 'Psych Ward' proves impressively. They can be best described as the missing link between those old titans of the 60's, such as the Music Machine, the Seeds and the Electric Prunes and the 'Paisley Underground' of the 80's with bands like the Morlocks, Fuzztones and Miracle Workers. LP version of the album will be out 1ST NOV on the way cool German label - SCREAMING APPLE RECORDS. |
Johnny Casino and The Secrets tour Spain thru November 2007 |
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Many exclusive tracks, most notably: THE PERSIAN RUGS (Hoodoo Gurus), THE STEMS, THE TASH MINTS (ex-Meanies/Breadmakers), LORDS OF GRAVITY & THE CRUSADERS. ANTIPODEAN SCREAMS is the modern day companion to these essential Australian compilations: “DO THE POP”, “TALES FROM THE AUSTRALIAN UNDERGROUND” & “UGLY THINGS”. |
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| august 2007: The Bo-Weevils "Anthology" 2xCD (OTH 7045)  This 2xCD set features 30 songs spanning 150 minutes of music, a 20 page booklet with rare pix, complete discography and extensive liner notes from founding member Neil Rogers. The Bo-Weevils formed in 1985 playing ‘60s inspired garage punk and released a couple of 45’s on the Kavern 7 label. The line-up changed in late 1986 – Davern (vcls/gtr/keyboard) and Nino (gtr) joined original members Mark (drums) and Neil (bass) [replacing Ian (vcls/gtr) and Stephen (gtr)]. This new line-up released a 12" ep on Kavern 7 and debut LP on Mr. Spaceman Records. Around this time their sound/style moved away from garage punk to a more psychedelic/hard edged style. Disc 1 focuses on studio tracks from their 5 albums. Disc 2 contains previously released live tracks, unreleased live tracks, rare B sides and tracks never before available on CD. All tracks have been re-mastered. |
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May 2007 sees the release of the debut Johnny Casino and the Secrets album “NEW CLOTHES OLD SHOES”, a further testament to Casino’s enduring love of the rock’n’roll tradition. Whether it’s driving down the highways that lead to the Motor City, taking a meandering journey through the cactus plants of Joshua Tree, or giving thanks at the altar of Motown, Casino refuses to sit back and follow the well worn path. Beyond the release of the Secrets album, Casino’s quest is simple and honourable – to play music anywhere and everywhere (European dates are being organized now for Oct/Nov 2007), and to record the songs that just seem to keep coming thru his head. |
april 2007:
They released one obscure studio album called “A Portable Altamont”on an even obscurer French label as well as numerous 7”singles on great labels such as Estrus, Dog Meat and Bang! Collected here on two CD’s you’ll find all the bands studio recordings (even their impossible to find debut cd/ep “Getting’Beyond A Shit”) as well as live stuff, demos and covers. All tracks carefully remastered from original studio tapes with a few tracks rescued from cassette tape oblivion. The 16 page full colour booklet includes extensive liner notes and rare pics of this now legendary band that over the years included members of ASTEROID B-612, TUMBLEWEED, CELIBATE RIFLES and THE NEW CHRISTS. BROTHER BRICK are a must for fans of HIGH ENERGY
Aussie rock’n’roll a la RADIO BIRDMAN, THE EASTERN DARK
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They've just signed to Oz label Off The Hip, who will release their new album "Sisyphus, Window Cleaning" to coincide with their Australian tour with The Drones and a host of others, in March 2007. And Dimi has been invited to join the Dirty Three hosted All Tomorrow's Parties Butlin's gig in the UK in April, performing in his other band, Youpi Youpi Yeah. Dimi Dero Inc were born one drunken night in Paris, when a bunch of musos were pissing in each other's pockets, talking shit, and promising they should work together sometime. So they did. Dimi Dero Inc is now: Dimi (vocals, guitar), Brenko (guitar), Vinz (bass) and Manga (drums). Two albums later they took the interest of Philippe Marie (ex-manager of the Gun Club, Cramps, Saints from the legendary New Rose French label). Their new album features Ash Wednesday (Einstürzende Neubauten, Sacred Cowboys) on synthesizers.
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Check out www.mc5.org/dollhouse Johnny Casino and the Secrets "Get Some" CD (OTH 7040)
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Collected here on one CD you’ll find all the tracks from the band’s two albums, “Top 10 Hits”and “Evolution”plus three tracks from their Screaming Apple 7”“I’m Drained”. All 27 tracks carefully remastered from original studio tapes. 8 page full colour booklet includes extensive liner notes and rare pics. THE EARLY HOURS are a must for fans of DM3, THE
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january 2007: The Dolly Rocker Movement
launches their second album ‘A Purple Journey Into the
Mod Machine’. The Dolly Rocker Movement's debut album "Electric
Sunshine", released just 5 short months ago, is OFF THE
HIP RECORDS fastest selling release to date, and this new album
promises to be just as popular with the critics and paisley-clad-gentle-people …… The Pink Fits "Fuzzyard Gravebox" CD
Various "Hellbound Honeys Vol 1" CD DIGIPAK
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july 2006:
"WHY ISN'T ANY BAND IN AMERICA MAKING MUSIC THIS BEAUTIFUL" GREG SHAW (RIP) BOMP. Read more at: http://www.myspace.com/thedollyrockermovement |
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Off The Hip - The Label OFF THE HIP are Australian distributors for these fine labels: VOODOO RHYTHM, SCREAMING APPLE, BAD AFRO, LOW IMPACT, SOUNDS OF SUBTERRANIA, ALIEN SNATCH, NO TOMORROW, BOOTLEG BOOZE, RAVE UP, MISTY LANE.... please get in touch for wholesale pricing or mailorder enquiries. |
april 2006:
Collected here on "Shell Collection" are 14 cuts that've never appeared on any of his long players, including 2 exclusive songs and most tracks appearing on CD for the first time. This CD compilation will complete your Dom
Mariani collection. |
march 2006:
Mink Jaguar - self-titled CD (OTH 7027)
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hey, here we are with a new release from off the hip records. and this time it's our first foray into vinyl. yes a 7" single with two exclusive recordings from one of australia's best rock'n'rollers JOHNNY CASINO. "HIT THE GROUND RUNNING" (casino) b/w "HEAVY MUSIC" (seger). Johnny's albums from the past few years have seen some of his best work to date, and these new recordings show the gamblin' man is still at the top of his game. **limited to 500 copies, individually numbered. USA pressing, glued jackets.
Smashing their way like a magic bus full of power pop love, Tasmania’s Sole Stickers plant their Converse sneakers on the pedal and grind the gears up the hip shaking highways of rock’n’roll on their debut album We Got All Things That Are Good (out 21st Aug on Off The Hip).
A confession from The Jimmy C.
Los Chicos got together around 10 years ago. They started building a country-punk-rock-soul-gospel machine that has blown out venues all over the world. They've recorded four albums and appeared on a couple of compilations, like international tributes to Chuck Berry & the Fleshtones. 
5 teenagers from Geelong, Australia playing the most authentic sounding garage, beat and R'n'B you'd swear this album was recorded circa 1965. If you have ever listened to the comps; Back From The Grave, Pebbles, Ugly Things or Nuggets then you'll be instantly blown away by this debut album. The Frowning Clouds don't pummel you with fuzz. No, their's is a sadder, more forlorn look at impossible love, teenage angst and rabid yearning. Produced and recorded by Mikey Young of ECSR and Mickster of Off The Hip. This album is an instant classic.
Garage punk / Power R&B combo, THEE WYLDE OSCARS are set to release their debut 12 song CD, "Right, Yeah" on March 8, 2010 through Off the Hip Records.
WRONG TURN RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM 2
The Dunhill Blues are the noisiest bunch of malcontents this side of the petticoat. 
The DomNicks combine the Perth Garage Rock/Power Pop legend Dom Mariani (The Stems, DM3, Someloves), with the British punk attack of Nick Shepherd (The Clash, The Cortinas) 
After recording a home demo of 70’s inspired punk/rock n’ roll songs in late 2007, Dan Trolley departed the Whiskey Go Go’s after 18 months playing bass, to bring to life these demoed songs to the stage. Mass Cult Suicide was then born. 
Second album of garage trash from Australia's premier all girl combo. Suzi, Babs and Kitty return with a more ferocious garage stomp this time 'round. So beware, don't let their saucy looks fool you into thinking they're all sweet 'cause this album proves The Shimmys will dig their fingernails in DEEP once they get their hooks on you!! Includes killer new originals like "Doctor Doctor", "Two Pot Screamer", "He's My Werewolf" plus a few raunchy covers; "Don't Slander Me", "Whatcha Gonna Do". For fans of Gore Gore Girls, Headcoatees, 5678's, and "Girls in the Garage" styled trash. 
Johnny Casino And The Secrets delivered an inspired live set on "Sunglasses After Dark" last December for Melbourne's renowned radio 3PBS's during their Live To Air week. Captured live, in one take are 10 cracking tunes:
This CD collects all 27 studio recordings from this seminal Australian punkish powerpop outfit. Alongside THE RIPTIDES, SCIENTISTS and YOUNG MODERN, LITTLE MURDERS set the blueprint for late '70s Australian powerpop. 24 page full colour booklet. Fully remastered.
The Reckless Hearts are a four piece Powerpop group hailing from the
Formed in mid 2007 the Russian Roulettes have certainly taken their time unleashing their debut monster R n R and with good reason. The band comprises of Sam Agostino on vocals/guitar who has been seen globetrotting on five European, one Korean and one American tour with local dropouts Digger and The Pussycats as well as a European tour with the now defunct Kamikaze Trio. Sam’s cranked out albums and 45s on labels all over the planet including Spooky Records, P Trash, Slovenly and Beast Records. If you thought that was a full schedule check out Agostino Soldati. Not only does he bash his vintage drumkit with Roulettes he has also been doing the same for the Go Set around Australia and on their recent European tour promoting their most recent offering on France’s Cortex records. In his spare time he knocks out 45s with Deep Street Soul on the uber-hip Jaycees and Freestyle record labels and once upon a time killed it on drums with Legends of Motorsport playing on their debut long player out through Reverberation. Tim Wold on bass and vocals fronts Kids of Zoo in his spare time; that is after he finished his stint playing smokin’ lead guitar licks with The Specimens. You can check that out from their releases on In-Fidelity, Low Transit, Human Bretzel and Forte Records or ask any spell bound punter who witnessed them on their European tour a few years back.
Following on from the release of their single ‘Burn It Up’, Melbourne’s party rock n’ roll duo The Cheats unleash their debut album ‘Hats Off To The Cheats’ through Australia’s premier garage rock label, Off The Hip Records.
Tokyo Garage Rock Yakuza THE GIMMIES are returning to Australia to promote their second hi-octane album “Roll Up” with a five state, nine date, national tour this coming May.
Just when you started to doubt your place in the regurgitating rock world, The Pink Fits are back to reassure you that this ain’t Kansas anymore. In fact, it isn’t anywhere unless you are somewhere with their new full-length album ‘Déjà Blues’. 
**(not for wholesale export to europe)
The Long Strides began as a studio concern in mid 2007, when drummer Sonik and singer, guitarist Echo began working on material in the Fremantle studio run by Echo (production and engineering credits include The Stems, Richard Lane, The Painkillers, Blackmilk, Columbia, Next Time Hearts and The City Watch).
The Booby Traps long awaited second release "Makin' It with The Booby Traps" is without fail their finest recording to date, out Feb 4th from Off The Hip records!
Mick Blood is best known as the iconic frontman/ singer/songwriter for the LIME SPIDERS After dominating the Australian independent charts in the mid eighties (no.1 independent song of the year for three years in succession including the monstrous “Slave Girl”) Mick further developed his awesome reputation over the course of three studio albums with Virgin Records. According to Juice magazine in Nov ’04, “Mick Blood has a knack verging on genius for penning three minute garage gems”
After an internse twenty four months of winning the hearts of gig goers in the UK, Melbourne's The Kits return to Australia for a brief promo tour to coincide with the Australian release of their album "Primitive Tales". Drawing comparisons with THE SAINTS, GANG OF FOUR and THE SONICS, THE KITS' tales of crime, addiction and short-lived romances have resulted in a rapturous UK following and earned them recent supports with THE DIRTBOMBS, WOLFMOTHER, THE SAINTS and THE NIGHTMARCHERS. These slots plus regular shows at the Boston Arms in Tufnell Park, where the notoriously hard audiences have adopted the band as their own led to a deal with industry respected Dirty Water Records.
More Sydney psych greatness from Dan Poulter's doped-out paisley brigade. 2 songs from the coming DOLLY ROCKER MOVEMENT album (due Feb'09), plus 2 exclusive tracks. It's gonna be a trippy summer to be sure.
Just out is the great new album from JOHNNY CASINO AND THE SECRETS titled "I AM WHO I AM, NOT WHO YOU WANT ME TO BE" and i'll testify here and now that it's as good OR BETTER than last years cracking album "NEW CLOTHES, OLD SHOES" - which appeared on many end of year lists and this new one will do the very same for all the right reasons; great songs, great performances and worldclass recording and production!! Get yours now!!
This double CD reissue charts their Au-Go-Go years. Taking in the whole "Not Meant For This World" album (outta print for yonks), the "Teen Sublimation Riffs" ep (unavailable for even longer) plus 2 bonus tracks plus another 8 studio demos for the album - both Johnny Spittles and Stew Cunningham testify the demos are BETTER than the released versions!! Comes with great liner notes from man-about-town Richie Ramone. All tracks remastered for this release.
Third album of mod, powerpop, psych subtlety from these Adelaide upstarts. 
Swamp, blues, surf and garage all go into MIDNIGHT WOOLF's heady brew. "Tropical Disease" is their fourth, and best, album. Think Cramps, Gun Club, Johnny Cash, or Australia's own Exotics. Touring Europe from Oct 30th.
Not to be confused with the KYUSS song or the Swedish label and management company of the same name, this MOLTEN UNIVERSE hails from Sydney, Australia and plays a heavy brand of garage rock, similar in vein to Australian legends THE LIME SPIDERS’ early 7” output. Not surprising really when three members of MOLTEN UNIVERSE cut their teeth in that seminal OZ band! Perverted lyrics with a heavy sound; is it any wonder there’s “No Love Around”.
“What makes you any different?” When these four skinny boys walked into my office on a cold May afternoon, one could be forgiven for thinking here’s another big fish band swimming with a hundred others in the gargantuan toxic and deadly pond that is the Melbourne music scene. Imagine my surprise when listening to their music (and having since had the pleasure of seeing them perform both in their home state of Perth and in some of Melbourne’s most venerable venues) and realising that if it’s possible to bring a freshness to stale commercial rock and roll being stamped out of the mill, these boys are doing it. Benny Barbarino and Leroy Slikk‘s complimentary guitars and vocal melodies is where it starts – rather than being an Iggy Pop cloned riff on rhythm guitar with standard lead lick at the end of every repetition, the guitars are truly working together in more of a Verlaine/Hell style partnering. The vocals also are more akin to the Everly Brothers (or Elvis Costello) after a hard night on mescal when all the bad stuff is coming out rather than again the stock Bon Scott/Malcolm Young vocals. And a true rhythm section knows how to lay it down – manning the cannons rather than a futile charge at the enemy – and Mitch and Charlie’s bass and drums respectively provide the kidney damaging rumble necessary for the whole thing to work. So tight and exciting live, but with a true ear for melody akin to Redd Kross, Ash, and distinctly Australian acts like the Eastern Dark. Singing about life and rock and Melbourne, it’s music for the everyperson but without being just about girls and cars. So show your scars and lend them an ear – it’s not safe, it’s not packaged, it’s not backed by a gazillion dollars. It’s a band hitting their peak with a rhythmic gut punch and a sweet melodic centre, and they make me think that maybe you have to come from miles away to be miles ahead. 
Goodnight Loving smooth the edges of wild basement punk into something more organic, twangy and irresistibly catchy - effortlessly weaving country, garage rock, folk and pop into a sound all their own. Hailing from rustic Northwoods Wisconsin hamlets, the members converged on Milwaukee in the early 2000s and established themselves as one of a growing number of bands thriving in the basement scene. Their demo caught the ear of Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound, Oblivians, Mary Weiss), leading him to produce their debut album "Cemetery Trails," a slick, stunning record showcasing their knack for beautiful, passionate pop perfection. Just weeks after "Cemetery Trails" was recorded, and months before its release, the band headed up north the record another set of songs in the more relaxed confines of a remote cabin. The resulting sessions produced their second full-length "Crooked Lake" - a twist to their sound, featuring a decidedly more lo-fi approach paired with a darker edge to their lyrics, rendering a fitting mood to the times with themes of paranoia, melancholy, and desperation. 
2 new tracks from JOHNNY'S forthcoming album (due Oct '08 on OFF THE HIP), plus 3 exclusive tracks. His 2007 album "NEW CLOTHES, OLD SHOES" appeared on many end of year lists, and rightly so. This seasoned Australian rocker is at the top of his game, adding blasts of horns to his ever maturing songwriting and production, as well as his ever-present flailing guitar work.
The Breadmakers have been playin’ their sleazy brand of swingin’ Louisiana swamp pop and garage trash around hometown Melbourne, Europe, the States and Japan for close to twenty years.
Los Hories have been holed up in their garage (yes they really do practice in a garage) next to a matt black ford panel van, churning out party anthems all summer. While the rest of New Zealand was holidaying at the beach Los Hories chose the power of homebrew beer and bbq's to deliver you 11 slices of pure yell it at the wall, tear out your vocal chords rock'n'roll party magic.
Complete studio recordings from this mighty Australian powerpop quartet, featuring Michael Carpenter, Mick O'Regan, Matt Allison and Off The Hip boss Mickster. In 1999 they released their impressive debut album "Fresh Set-O-Prints", containing classic tracks like "This Time It's Love", "Adeline Now", "Tonight" and many more. During their 3 year existence they recorded 52 tracks of powerpop laced with garage nous over 2 albums, 2 cd/eps, countless compilation tracks and songs for tribute releases to The Stems, The Replacements, Gene Clark, The Flamin' Groovies, The Real Kids and Radio Birdman. Comes with 16 page full colour booklet including rare pics, and extensive linernotes from main songwriter and all round skin pounder Mickster. All tracks recorded by Michael Carpenter at his Stagefright stuido. All tracks produced by Mickster and Michael Carpenter. All tracks remastered for this release by Ernie-O.
The Creep Outs began years and years ago in the small town of Bakewell, England. Nick Wheeldon and Andrew Anderson both grew up there, though they did not really speak whilst at school. They met in the local park through football, and found that they had a shared love of listening to records and playing music. Soon they had the idea to play music together, even though they were not very good with any instruments, and record whatever they managed to come up with. This they did, and though the results were amateurish by most standards they were still pleased. Over the years they did more music things, played football and spent time in and around nature in their hometown. In the summer of 2006 Nick decided that they should have another go at recording, this time as a band (he came up with the name ‘The Creepouts’) - writing half the songs each, and playing on each others songs. Realising that you did not need to be very good at guitar to write a good song, they tried to make a record that sounded like their favourite bands – REIGNING SOUND, PAVEMENT, THE KINKS - whilst still being their own thing; after all, that was what most bands that they liked had done. Following several different recording spells they had enough songs for an album. Luckily for them Off The Hip records heard what they had done, and thought it was good enough to be released - so now The Creep Outs have an album that you can buy.
Sprawling from the gutters of urban Melbourne and brought together with lavish style, a thirst for life and a taste for cigarettes THE RANSOME BROTHERS appeared in the public eye late last year with two select live shows. 
Authentic
BEAT band often referred to as the Australian MILKSHAKES. 51 tracks
from this frantic mid '80's Melbourne combo, includes complete studio
recordings plus lotsa rarities with most tracks appearing on CD for
the first time. Comes with 16 page full colour booklet and liner
notes from mainstay singer Bill Leggett. All tracks remastered from
original source tapes.
THE REACTIONS are a nifty little garage rock'n'roll band from Hobart, Tasmania. Sometimes they get lucky and play gigs with bands such as The White Stripes, The Black Keys, The Living End, The Greenhornes, Dallas Crane, The Hard Ons, The Drones, The Mess Hall, Even and Rocket Science. Usually they just gig for kicks with people around town. Besides, what's more fun than playing in a band with your mates on a Friday night?
From OFF THE HIP’s most exciting live band comes a new 6 tracker suitably titled “Super Mini Album”. THE PINK FITS deliver a take-no-prisoners garage-punk blast and at least 2 of these tracks (“Maybe Tomorrow” and “Saturday Night Millionaire”) will stick to your brain like bubblegum to a shoe.
What can you say about a couple of guys who combined have been playing raw angst ridden rock and roll for more than 50 years…they must have taken a WRONG TURN.
This is the unknown. The fact that you may not know all of the bands on this compilation is meaningless, for once you have been exposed to their sound: you will surrender.
Born out of suburban frustration The Urges started out in a damp Dublin garage in late 2004. With little or no musical knowledge they set out to write nothing but raw stripped down rock 'n' roll. 
Johnny Casino (Asteroid B-612/Easy Action)
37 bands over 2 discs with great cover art from respected garage artist Darren Merinuk. Our first volume of Antipodean Screams remains one of the best sellers for the OFF THE HIP label and this second edition boasts an even stronger representation of the current rumblings from the Australian and New Zealand garage rock underground.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia and featuring members of THE CRUSADERS, THE UNFUCKABLE, INTERCONTINENTAL PLAYBOYS, CLEAR SPOTS and NERDBURGERS, THE MESS MAKERS play garage tinged punk in a no-frills DIY vein. 
In 2006 Community Radio
3CR and Wakefield Press produced the Tomorrow Is Today: Australia
In The Psychedelic Era, 1966-70 book documenting
and celebrating the Australian youth culture of the late 1960s. In
June 2007 3CR, Weather Records and Off The Hip will release a double
CD featuring 19 of Australia’s finest psych, garage and indie
bands covering classic songs from acts such as The Masters Apprentices,
Love Ones, The Twilights and Marty Rhone. All of the tracks were recorded
live, primarily at 3CR’s live-to-air studio, and a bonus disc
of originals from 17 of the bands is also included. The two discs feature
tracks from Even, The Green Circles, The Sand Pebbles, ninetynine,
Mid State Orange, The Masonic Whores, Amaya Laucirica, The Paul Kidney
Experience, Sly Hats, Thee Stag Knights, Tarantula, The Great Apes,
The Kleber Claux Memorial Singers, Sun Blindness, The Love Letters,
Ian D. Marks, Thee Pink Stainless Tail, King Felix and 3D TV.
On their debut album “Drive You Wild!” THE
SHIMMYS continue their love affair with THEE HEADCOATEES, THE 5678’s,
PANDORAS, SHANGRI-LAS and the CARRIE NATION. That’s right,
all girl garage trash is at the heart of what THE SHIMMYS live for,
that and champagne
cocktails. 
JOHNNY
CASINO (ASTEROID B-612/EASY ACTION) scoured the Australian musical
landscape for his latest project – JOHNNY CASINO AND THE SECRETS.
Casino is backed by a rotating band of musicians located in Sydney,
Melbourne and Perth. The players may vary (Brad Shepherd-Hoodoo Gurus,
Kent Steedman-Celibate Rifles, Bill Gibson-Eastern Dark all make
appearances on this record) but the basic philosophy – to invoke
and celebrate the intrinsic beauty of the rock’n’roll
form – is as solid as Casino’s melodic rock’n’roll
riffs.
Hailing
from Sydney, Australia, BROTHER BRICK played DETROIT and PUNK-tinged
rock ’n’roll thru the early to late 90’s.
How
do French rockers Dimi Dero Inc come to be so well known to so
many Australian musicians, and come to produce a tribute album
to Rowland S Howard? And get the likes of Mick Harvey, The Drones,
Penny Ikinger, Warren Ellis, Spencer P. Jones involved? They've
supported and played with/ for and in honour of so many Australian
musicians, you'll feel like they should be old mates. 
A
little over a year ago I produced an album by Dollhouse from Enköping,
Sweden. In my opinion one of the best live bands on the planet
today. You often hear about bands sounding like The Stooges/MC5
(funny 'cause The Stooges never really sounded like the MC5 did
they?) but here's a band that actually sounds a bit like both.
Soul/R&B drenched high energy rock & roll to the max. The
album's called "Royal Rendezvous" and it's finally out
on March 16th through OFF THE HIP records.
Special
priced 13 song sampler from one of Australia’s best. JOHNNY
CASINO (ex- ASTEROID B-612, EASY ACTION) has a new studio album
out in 2 ’s a sneak peak. On the “Get Some”CD
sampler
Hailing
from Perth, Australia, THE EARLY HOURS played garage-tinged powerpop
thru the mid to late 90’s. They released two studio albums
as well as notching up two European tours. 
Hailing
from Sydney the Dolly Rocker Movement have developed a style
and sound bearing a true influence of late 60’s garage,
psychedelia and freakbeat, with splashes of west coast folk. 
The
Pink Fits are coming out of their Wollongong garage and are hunting
down the nearest drinking hole near you. Featuring Lenny from Tumbleweed
and three other guys you ain’t ever heard of, the Pink Fits
are a firey conglomerate of ideas, frustration, doobjuice, whiskey
and raw energy. They supply the out sound from the beach bound
borders of trash, new wave punk and old time r’n’b,
and mix it in with some swamp mud, fish hooks and sharpened spikes.
Modern
day girl garage/rock comp featuring: LAS CURVETTES (Argentina),
THE BOOBY TRAPS (Australia), THE DIRTY BURDS (UK), THE CHERRYPOPS
(Germany), THE SHIMMYS (Australia), THEE GIRLFRIENDS (Spain), THEE
MINKS (USA). 2 songs from each band gives you a 14 track blast
of lipstick rock action!!
Described
as trashier than Poison Ivy's lingerie collection and more primitive
than Wilma Flintstone's hens' night, the Shimmys are the spiritual
sisters of the Sonics, Nancy Sinatra, Billy Childish, the 5678s,
the Shangri-las, the Pandoras, the Mummies and the Carrie Nations.
5 tracks of all girl garage trash! 
Hailing
from Gothenburg, Sweden, CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT are the epitome
of Northern European rock and roll. With influences like New Bomb
Turks, AC/DC, Sex Pistols & Motoerhead CHUCK NORRIS delivers
hard and heavy punkish rock!
And
now for something a little different; Sydney's DOLLY ROCKER MOVEMENT
are equal parts VELVET UNDERGROUND, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE and
georgeous west-coast folk. Blending quaint psychedelia and haunting
jabs of love, DOLLY ROCKER MOVEMENT pervade a space in your brain
that's reserved for acid. [As heard on Australia's TripleJ radio.]
Exciting
second album from our Sydney/Philadelphia supergroup. JOHNNY CASINO
(AKA JOHNNY SPITTLES - ASTEROID B-612) leads this mighty rock'n'roll
combo; lucky punters caught them live in 2005 thru USA, Europe,
Australia....and Johnny promises they'll be touring again late
2006!! YEAH!!
OUTTAKES
AND RARITIES 1988-2006
THE
BOOBY TRAPS are influenced by primitive fuzz sounds of garage
bands from the 60’s, such as The Sonics & The Count Five, melodies
and arrangements from girl groups such as The Shangri-Las and
the Ronettes, the swagger and grit from black R’n’B from such
greats as Nathaniel Mayer and Little Richard. Modern bands with
similar influences with their own unique sounds also fill out
the melting pot - The Pandoras, The Muffs, The Makers & The Headcoatees,
THE BOOBY TRAPS are united in their passion for all things primitive
and swingin’!
MINK
JAGUAR is from the same spiritual stratosphere as Little Rich
