LoudNLocal » Discoveries

Australian rocker combine to create Brother James

Aaron Kopanica — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 01:42:35 +0000

Brother James’ release debut single ‘Singalong’

This is Brother James’ debutante ball. Their presentation to the world. They’ve been peeking around the curtain, getting up the courage to take the steps out onto stage. And now they are! Working completely backwards, they have recorded an album, then thought ‘Well, I guess we should show people this thing.’

Don’t be fooled Brother James are anything but shy. With members from The Vasco Era, The Exploders, Rat & Co and Second Hand Heart, Brother James will smash their beer glasses blending a vintage of noisy garage rock and impassioned purpose.

‘Singalong’ is the lead single of their debut album that is due for release early 2014. Launching into high-velocity garage rock crescendos, lead vocalist Ted O’Neil taunts with urgency above crashing cymbals and guitars. ‘Singalong’ heaves between the gentle and fierce as they trundle out to peddle their wares.

An explosive tune with well-placed melodies Brother James gives a healthy nod to the past while pitching a hearty dose of gritty blues-rock. Performing at the Kennedys Creek Music Festival on October 26^th and 27th with artists including The Murlocs, Fraser A Gorman & Big Harvest and Kashmere Club, Brother James cordially invite you to their debutante ball. They want to get messy and they want you to singalong.

____________

Band members

Ted O’Neil (The Vasco Era) – guitar, lead vocals

Michael Fitzrgerald (The Vasco Era) – keys, backing vocals

Paul Doery (The Exploders) – bass

John Waller (Rat & Co, Second Hand Heart) – guitar

Chris Duffy (Second Hand Heart) – drums

____________

Sounds like : Wavves, The Drones, The Pixies

‘Singalong’ is released on 3 October 2013

Stream and purchase Brother James single ‘Singalong’ at

http://www.soundcloud.com/brotherjamesband
http://www.brotherjamesband.bandcamp.com

____________

Upcoming gigs

26^th – 27^th October – Kennedys Creek Music Festival

Kennedys Creek Town Hall Grounds

Tickets $50 + booking fee

Available at www.stickytickets.com.au

30 October – The Workers Club

51 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Supporting The Fire Alive w/ Fucking Teeth

Tickets $10 on the door

30 October – The Tote

71 Johnston Street, Collingwood

Supporting The Pretty Littles

Tickets on the door

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – We almost lost Detroit

Aaron Kopanica — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:07:03 +0000

Jake Bugg – Someone Told Me

Aaron Kopanica — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:36:18 +0000

This young guy has a voice that is about 30 years before his time, rough, etchy and raw I would say. I like it.

Cheyenne Marie Mize – Wishing Well

Aaron Kopanica — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:58:13 +0000

Susanne Sundfør – White Foxes

Aaron Kopanica — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:34:07 +0000

Im still not 100 % sure on what I think of this song, however its got a lot of stuff going on and has a pretty fucked up film clip. Crazy Norwegian’s…

Delta Rae – Bottom of the River

Aaron Kopanica — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:54:07 +0000

There is something about the swing of this song that I really like.

The Griswolds – Mississippi

Aaron Kopanica — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:29:45 +0000

Rhye – Open

Aaron Kopanica — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:51:21 +0000

If this isn’t a sexy song I don’t know what is.. (regardless of the video clip)

Of Monsters and Men – Little Talks

Aaron Kopanica — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 23:20:26 +0000

I’m throwing it out there that I think this band is going to hit the big time once they start getting air time in Australia.

When they do, I feel that their fame should come purely because they have a piano accordion.

They are a 6 piece out of Iceland and have been around since 2010. They have created a bit of a buzz in the US and its only time until these guys come to Australia and have to fight to a bloody death with Angus and Julia Stone for the title of the sweetest voices, who can go more mainstream and have the most 16 year old confused teen thinking their music talks to them as fans.

That is all. ENJOY!

24.45 mins of Bon Iver bliss..

Aaron Kopanica — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:44:39 +0000