All My Friends Are In Bar Bands

What can you say about this week's guest that hasn't already been said? Andrew W.K. is more than just a hard partyer - he's a prodigious multi-instrumentalist, motivational speaker and world record holder. He is a phenomena that has overcome every obstacle and lived to tell the tale - and for 15 glorious minutes, we held court with the great man before his show at the Manning Bar in Sydney. It's not a long time, but it's a damn good time. Andrew W.K.'s new album "You're Not Alone" is out now via Sony Music Australia.Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0JxUvmY64hj0QKgbChqv6z Watch Andrew's interview and performance on Tonightly:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EteZ6sd1iAEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_3Rhi3Ny-s Huge thanks to Janine Morcos at Dallas Does PR and to Mike Hohnen. Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/barbands Follow Andrew on Twitter and Instagram: @AndrewWKFollow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites Support David on Patreon: http://patre

They call her MC. She's a singer, guitarist, kickass mum and the leader of Sydney's resident garage-rock sweetheart gang Bloods. The band was born out of a desire to do new things, as three mates all switched instruments to see what would happen. It was far from MC's first rodeo, though - across nearly 20 years in the game she's toured all over Australia and played with some of her teenage idols across a variety of projects. With Bloods' new album dropping, we pulled up some stools at The Forresters in Surry Hills to make sense of it all - from high-school band comps to antipodean Sub Pop signees. Bloods' new album Feelings is out now.Stream, download and purchase the album here: http://bloods.bandcamp.com Bloods play a Girls Rock! fundraiser this Saturday at Beatdisc Records and have album launch dates this December.Head to www.facebook.com/bloodsband for more info. Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/barbands Follow Bloods on Twitter and Instagram: @bloodsbandFollow the podcast on Twitter: @barb

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Press Club played their first show at the start of 2017. 18 months later, they'd opened for everyone from The Smith Street Band to Kingswood and sold out their first-ever headlining tour. Sure enough, this kind of thing just didn't happen overnight. The members of Press Club have been at it for years now - in fact, bassist Ian MacRae and drummer Frank Lees have been playing in bands together since they were in high school. Before a packed-out show at Sydney's Chippo Hotel, the rhythm section convened in a nearby park to talk about their unexpected background and the current wave of momentum they're riding. Press Club's debut album, Late Teens, is out now.It can be downloaded, streamed and purchased here: https://pressclub.bandcamp.com/album/late-teens The band play two sold-out shows at Bloodhound Bar this weekend before appearing at Beer Incider and Yours & Owls festival later this year. Follow Press Club on Instagram: @pressclubmusicFollow the podcast on Twitter and Facebook: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twi

Gotta catch 'em all! Following on from Jules' appearance in episode 9 and Anty and Craig's appearance in episode 35, we're now completing the set with the two remaining members of The Bennies that have yet to do the show: Founding member David "Bowie" Beaumont on drums and new guy Nick Williams on the bass. Settled in next to the heater on a Sunday night at Wollongong Uni Bar, the rhythm section pick up the pace with some hilarious and endearing stories from high school all the way up to their most recent tour. The Bennies' new album, Natural Born Chillers, is out now.It can be streamed, downloaded and purchased here: https://thebennies.bandcamp.com/album/natural-born-chillers The Bennies finish their Australian headlining tour tonight in Perth at the Rosemount Hotel and tomorrow night in Dunsborough at the Dunsborough Tavern. The band also open for Andrew W.K. next month in Melbourne and Sydney. For more information and tickets, visit www.poolhouserecords.com Follow The Bennies on Twitter and Instagram: @Th

There ain't no party like a RAAVE TAPES party. The Newcastle dance punks have been on a steady ascent for the last couple of years on the back of some dazzling live shows and killer singles. Now, with single 'Suds' out in the world, their positive partying is reaching a bigger audience than ever before. Take this night, for instance, where Raavies sold out Wollongong's Rad Bar and promptly dominated it. Before they did, however, the band - vocalist/guitarist/founder Joab Eastley, bassist Lindsay McConnell and drummer Lewis Horne - sat down and we all gathered 'round to hear tales of footy, friendship and a bunch of Newy stuff. RAAVE TAPES' new single SUDS is out now.Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUkeGLMSXHY RAAVE TAPES Shut Down The Cambridge Hotel is happening this Saturday at the Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle. For more information and tickets, visit: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/raave-tapes-shutdown-thecambridge Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/barbands Th

Fifteen years ago, Australia was introduced to a cheeky Melbourne-born singer with a true-blue nickname and dimples out the wazoo. Rob Mills - or Millsy, as he's better known - was a breakout star of Australian Idol in its first season, arriving at it after years of slugging it out in pubs and singing to anyone who would listen. In 2018, Mills still keeps as busy as he ever has. Though he's gotten out of the pop game, he's an active theatre performer and current Neighbours supervillain. Presently starring in Puffs, the barely-legal play concerning the universe of a particular boy wizard, this chat takes place in the foyer of the Alex Theatre in St. Kilda. Millsy bares all on his inspiration, his reinvention and his traversing of mediums. Falling short of his one night in Paris, it's a tell-all.Puffs is running at the Alex Theatre in St. Kilda until July 9. For dates and tickets, visit www.puffstheplay.comThis podcast is sponsored by Braven Audio. Use the offer code FRIENDS to get 25% off at checkout: www.brav

In space, no-one can hear you scream. In Musswellbrook, they can hear you sing - they just don't care. From a small town in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, Eat Your Heart Out didn't set out with any lofty ambitions. They were just five friends inspired by an assortment of experiences that lead them to create music together. Soon enough, they were touring nationally and inking international deals. Today, they stand as one of the country's top pop-punk exports - and they haven't even dropped their debut album yet. Gathered around a conference table at Universal in Sydney, the five-piece gave some back-story to their brief but eventful run as a band.Eat Your Heart Out's "Mind Games" EP is out now. The band will be on tour with Movements through late August and early September. For links to the EP and to tickets for the tour, visit www.eyhoband.comSupport the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/barbands This episode is sponsored by Braven Audio. Visit www.braven.com.au and use the offer code FRIENDS

Raised on a diet of Queen and Nirvana in a small northern English town, the Jarman brothers - Ryan, Gary and Ross - knew they'd end up making music. What they could have never anticipated, however, is how far it would take them. From sleeping in vans to playing the main stages of the biggest festivals in the world, The Cribs have rolled with the punches for well over a decade - and they're not done yet. On their first tour of Australia in five years, the Jarmans locked in a half-hour of power to dissect the Wakefield punk scene, how The Sleepy Jackson kicked off their career and why you should never leash your dog to a power generator. The Cribs' latest album is entitled 24/7 Rock Star Shit. You can stream and download it from their Bandcamp: http://thecribs.bandcamp.com Thanks to Sarah Chipman at Title Track and to The Lansdowne. This podcast in sponsored by Braven Audio. Use the offer code FRIENDS at checkout to receive 25% off your purchase: http://braven.com.au Support the podcast on Patreon! http://patre

If two's company and three's a crowd, what the hell are West Thebarton? The Adelaide-based septet have been getting the party started over the last few years, taking them across Australia and back again on the back of their raucous live shows. Today, they release their debut album – but back in December, the band were warming up the stage for Polish Club on a national tour. Frontman Ray Dalfsen, percussionist Brian Bolado and guitarist Josh Healey pulled together as representatives of the West Theb republic to share stories of South Australia and beyond.West Thebarton's "Different Beings Being Different" is out today via Domestic La La. To buy the album and check out the band's upcoming tour dates, visit www.domesticlala.com With thanks to Adam Buncher for mixing and editing assistance, and to Deathproof PR for setting the interview up.This podcast brought to you by Braven Audio. Go to www.braven.com.au and use the offer code FRIENDS at checkout for 25% off. Support the podcast on Patreon! www.patreon.com/bar

In January 2015, Ben David - erstwhile troubadour, frontman of The Hard Aches and feeler of feels - sat in front of a microphone and got interviewed for the first-ever episode of All My Friends Are in Bar Bands. Almost exactly three years later, Ben sat in front of that very same microphone for episode 101. A lot has changed in the intervening years - and we get to a lot of it. Among the topics are Melbourne, gig safety, strangers knowing the words to your songs and even the podcast itself. This episode brought to you by Braven Audio. Get 25% off when you use the offer code FRIENDS at www.braven.com.au. The Hard Aches' "MESS" is out now. Buy the album here: http://anchorhead.com.au/album/messFollow The Hard Aches on Twitter and Instagram: @TheHardAchesFollow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It finally happened. Bar Bands hit triple digits, and we threw together a live episode at the Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville to celebrate. Three musicians from very different backgrounds - singer-songwriter Thelma Plum, Frenzal Rhomb frontman Jay Whalley and The Wiggles' own Murray Cook - came together to share stories from their first love of music, their time on the road and what drives them as artists. It was about the most enjoyable thing you could have done Around Here. I can't remember when I'd ever had so much fun. A wiggly good time was had by all.Recorded live at the Red Rattler Theatre in Marrickville on Saturday, April 28. Mixed by Shannon O'Riley. Additional recording and assistance by Nathan Harrison. Our thanks to the venue, the guests, Tank @ Fidelity Corp and Bec Brown @ The Comms Department. Support the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/barbands This episode brought to you by Braven Audio. Visit www.braven.com.au and use the code FRIENDS at checkout to get 25% off. Follow Thelma on Ins

One of Australia's most celebrated contemporary writers - medium regardless - Gareth Liddiard has told stories to divided but uniformly attentive audiences for over 20 years at this point. He penned a song voted by his peers to be the greatest Australian song of all time. He has a bevvy of acclaimed, modern-classic LPs under his belt through both The Drones and his time as a solo artist. And the most terrifying thing of all? He sound like he's only getting started, thanks to a new life at the helm of supergroup Tropical Fuck Storm. Ahead of their debut album release, Gaz fulfilled a Bar Bands pipe dream and came on the podcast to talk about his incredible career thus far. Tropical Fuck Storm's debut album, A Laughing Death In Meatspace, is out April 26 via TFS Records/Mistletone. Pre-order the album and buy tickets for their upcoming headlining tour at www.tropicalfuckstormrecords.com This podcast brought to you by Braven Audio. Use the offer code FRIENDS at check-out for a 25% discount. Visit www.braven.com

Born Sophie Payten, Gordi was a wide-eyed kid falling in love with music out in country New South Wales on her family farm. After being particularly inspired by a Missy Higgins show in her teens, she focused her attention on songwriting - first a folksy dreamer, then a maximalist indie-pop maestro. Her debut LP, Reservoir, was released to critical acclaim in 2017 and lead to huge tours both nationally and internationally. In late November, Gordi played a sold-out show at Sydney's Oxford Art Factory. Just after her soundcheck, however, she took some time to map out her story from out in Coutawindra to the bright lights of New York City. Gordi's debut album, Reservoir, is out now. It can be streamed, purchased and downloaded here: http://gordi.bandcamp.com/album/reservoir Gordi will be on tour in support of Missy Higgins this May across Australia. A full run of dates can be found at www.gordimusic.com/ Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/barbands This podcast brought to you by Braven Audio. Vi

Born in Perth, raised in Singapore before moving to London and then back to Australia, Stefan Niedermeyer - AKA Evan Klar - has seen more of the world in his formative years than most will see in their lifetime. Before coming to the realm of solo performance, Niedermeyer was a session musician. It lead to cushy gigs and tours, but something greater was inevitably on the horizon. For a Bar Bands first, David speaks to a man that he's never met and never heard the music of - just to see what may come of it. The answer may surprise you. Evan Klar's debut album, Deepest Creatures, is out now. Catch Evan on tour, both headlining and in support of The Jungle Giants, throughout March and April. For full dates, visit: http://www.facebook.com/evanklarmusic Follow Evan on Twitter and Instagram: @EvanKlarMusic Follow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPod Follow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites Thanks to Adam Buncher for assisting with the audio mix for this episode. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjam

It's a long road from Computer Town Australia to an Airbnb in Los Angeles, but in just under six years Hockey Dad have blazed the trail there and back again. Billy Fleming and Zach Stephenson have known one another since they were kids, growing up on the same street in the southern suburbs of Wollongong. They formed Hockey Dad on a whim in 2012, and the years since have seen them steadily build up a profile as one of the country's hardest-touring and most fun to watch bands. Rolling darts out in the gutter of Young Henry's in Newtown before playing with Grinspoon (as you do), the duo talked about their evolution from grommits to headliners and all the adventures that have come with it. Hockey Dad's brand-new album, Blend Inn, is out today via Farmer & The Owl.To stream, download and purchase the album, visit http://hockeydad.bandcamp.com Follow Hockey Dad on Twitter and Instagram: @hockeydadbandFollow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPodFollow David on Twitter: @DJYwritesSupport the podcast on Patreon: http:/

We have lost a giant of the Australian punk scene in every conceivable sense. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You voted, we compiled and now we have the top five episodes of All My Friends Are in Bar Bands for 2017! Thanks for casting your votes. 5. Alex Lahey 4. Sarah Thompson (Camp Cope) 3. Lincoln Le Fevre 2. Amy Shark 1. David Liebe Hart The 2018 season of All My Friends Are in Bar Bands kicks off February 2. All My Friends Are in Bar Band's 100th episode will be LIVE at the Red Rattler in Sydney on March 17 at 2pm. More info at http://www.facebook.com/amfaibbpod Follow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPod Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They started out as Andrew Jackson Jihad in 2004 - two friends in Arizona, taking on the weird and wonderful world of folk-punk. In the ensuing years, vocalist/guitarist Sean Bonnette and bassist Ben Gallaty have created some cult-classic LPs, toured the world and found themselves in a variety of peculiar situations. While in Australia on a headlining tour, the duo warmed up for their Newcastle date by telling stories about everything from Fieldy from Korn's solo album right up to playing in the back of a bikie bar. AJJ's latest releases are the rarities compilation "only God can judge me and more," the 2017 EP "Back in the Jazz Coffin" and their 2016 LP "The Bible 2." All of them, as well as the rest of the band's discography, can be streamed, downloaded and purchased at http://ajjtheband.bandcamp.com Follow AJJ on Twitter and Instagram: @AJJtheband Follow the podcast on Twitter: @BarBandsPod ​Follow David on Twitter: @DJYwrites Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio

Growing up as an awkward music nerd in New Jersey, Lauren Denitzio never saw themselves fronting a band or playing punk rock. In 2017, they've done it twice - first as part of the crucially-underrated outfit The Measure [SA], whose album Notes was twice as good as most punk albums released in the 2010s and got half the recognition. In their second act, Worriers, Denitzio has further explored the semantics of the genre. With a slew of friends along for the ride, Denitzio has turned Worriers into something fearless, fun and fiery. Three chords and the truth has never sounded better. In September, Denitzio toured Australia for the very first time. Before a show at the Red Rattler in Sydney, they explained the key differences between basement shows and proper gigs, the freedom of a musical collective and being a polite punk. Worriers' third album, Survival Pop, is out now via Sideonedummy/Cooking Vinyl.You can stream, download and purchase the album here: http://worriers.bandcamp.com/album/survival-pop/ Follow La