All My Friends Are in Bar Bands

A largely unfiltered explanation of what's happened since I last posted an episode, and what I plan to do next. If you care, or if you have ever cared, about this podcast, I thank you.Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoungSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 20 years ago, Luke Steele emerged as one of the great modern eccentrics of Australian music. An ebullient personality (one was a spider, one was a bird), he started the decade as a scrappy underdog and ended it as one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Who else could get to that kind of A to B, from Jebediah to Jay-Z? With a new solo album looming, Luke spoke openly about his one-of-a-kind journey that took him from blues bars in Perth to the Hollywood Bowl and back again. Luke's debut solo album Listen to the Water is out May 13. With thanks to Mariam Dib and EMI Music Australia. Recorded by David James Young and Luke James Steele. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Luke on Facebook: @lukesteeleofficial Follow Luke on Instagram: @lukesteeleofficial This podcast was recorded on Dharawal land and edited between Wirundjeri and Dharawal land. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is coming to an end in 2022 on its 200th episode. That's what this episode is, so if you don't want to listen to a 10-minute ramble then skip this download, you've gotten the gist there. On the off-chance you do, thanks for listening. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few could have predicted that the scrawny Jewish kid with the guitar in Sydney's eastern suburbs would go on to conquer the world. Hell, even fewer could have predicted his second-ever gig would be opening for Sonic Youth. Still, that's just how Ben Lee's career has unfolded - just when you think you have all the answers, he changes the questions. An ARIA winner, a two-time Hottest 100 runner-up and a keen collaborator with everyone from Josh Radnor to Joel Madden, Lee's life can't be summed up with a mere hour of conversation. Still, it's worth a shot. With thanks to Ben Lee, Caitlin Harnett and Wollongong UniBar. Produced by Paul McWhirter, edited by David James Young. Follow Ben on Facebook: @benleemusic Follow Ben on Twitter: @benleemusic Follow Ben on Instagram: @benleemusic Follow Ben on TikTok: @benleemusic This podcast was recorded on Dharawal land and edited between Wirundjeri and Dharawal land. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When then-triple j breakfast hosts Alex Dyson and Matt Okine decided to surprise Melbourne singer-songwriter Gretta Ray with news she'd won a competition through the station's Unearthed initiative, they did not head to her place of work. Nor did they go to her place of residence. Instead, they ended up at Princes Hill Secondary College, where Ray was a student. A prodigious singer and budding songwriter, Ray could not have predicted the ensuing years of national and international touring, millions of streams and a steady ascent to the top of Australian pop's echelon. Now barely in her 20s, a debut studio album awaits - but not before a quick Bar Bands debrief on her choral background, conquering festivals, genre code switches and meeting her heroes. Gretta Ray's debut album Begin to Look Around arrives August 27 via Ballarat/EMI Music Australia. Special thanks to Mariam Dib. Recorded by David James Young and Gretta Louise Ray. Produced and edited by David James Young. Follow Gretta on Instagram: @grettaray Follow Gretta on Twitter: @grettaray Follow Gretta on Facebook: @grettaraymusic This podcast was recorded on Wirundjeri and Tharawal land, and was edited on Tharawal land. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lonely and dreaming on the west coast, Jono Mata and Sam Blitvitch both aspired to be the guitar heroes they saw on their screens at an impressionable age. With Sly Withers - both men's first in-earnest band - they were able to achieve something far greater. With their open, honest every-man take on pub rock and pop-punk, the band quickly carved a niche that soon became bigger than either could have anticipated. With the release of their second studio album Gardens, the band find themselves among the top of the food chain in Australian rock - which is quite the feat for a band that was barely out of high school when it started. Reflecting on their story over a drink on the patio of a Newtown Airbnb, Mata and Blitvich connect the dots to explain how a fledgling guitar band ended up on the national airwaves and touring the country with Amy Shark. Gardens is out now via Dew Process. Special thanks to Amy Simmons, Deathproof PR, Nathan Wood, Dew Process and Skinny O'Leary. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Sly Withers on Instagram: @slywithers Follow Sly Withers on Twitter: @slywithers Follow Sly Withers on Facebook: @slywithers This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wirundjeri and Tharawal land. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much like the inner rings of a cut-open tree, there are a surprising degree of layers to Sydney trio STUMPS. Although they boast a confident, extroverted frontman in Kyle Fisher, he had never actually even so much as sang a note on stage prior to the band's formation in the late 2010s. Their rhythm section, meanwhile - bassist Merrick Powell & drummer Jonathan Dolan - had never played indie-rock before; instead, their bread and butter was hardcore punk matinees - making songs to literally scream at the sun in scene stalwarts Perspectives. So, how did all three end up making jaunty post-punk-revival-revival indie-disco? Gather round, and we'll tell you a tale. Special thanks to Kyle Fisher, Pat O'Hara, Beau Somers and The Lansdowne Hotel. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow STUMPS on Instagram: @stumpstheband Follow STUMPS on Twitter: @stumpstheband Follow STUMPS on Facebook: @stumpstheband This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wirundjeri and Tharawal land. Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlene Bailey has lived a life of reintroductions. A promising country upstart in the heart of Tamworth, the singer-songwriter got her start as a child prodigy in a family band. She later emerged as a prospective indie-pop darling in the big smoke of Sydney and Los Angeles, helming Tigertown for some prosperous but simultaneously tumultuous years. These days, folks know her as Charlie Collins - a big-voiced, big-hearted and utterly charming artist that sonically composes her past and present to create something well worth investing in for the future. With two new songs out in the world - one of which features her childhood hero Kasey Chambers - it felt opportune to saddle up next to Ms. Collins and her two playful cats in her Sydney abode, discussing both the story so far and what we can expect going ahead. Charlie's new singles "Fuck It" and "Honey Can We Run Away" are out now via Island Records. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Charlie on Instagram: @charliecollins Follow Charlie on Twitter: @xcharliecollins Follow Charlie on Facebook: @iamcharliecollins This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wirundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up outside of Cologne, Anika Ostendorf had lofty but headstrong ambitions to get into the world of music. She ended up there, but not in the way her younger self may have initially expected. As Hachiku, Ostendorf has forged a career in the indie pop world that has seen her charming, kitschy indie-pop win over audiences on both a local and international scale - as well as tours alongside the likes of Courtney Barnett, The Breeders and Jose Gonzalez. Before a headlining show at Petersham Bowling Club, she discussed the ins and outs of the Ford family band, sleeping in your car on tour and why her dad still has 800 copies of her first CD. Hachiku's debut album I'll Probably Be Asleep is out now. Stream, download and buy it here: https://hachikumusic.bandcamp.com/album/ill-probably-be-asleep For the curious, Anika's first release as Ani Petite is available here: https://anipetite.bandcamp.com/album/demo Special thanks to Anika Ostendorf, Marcelle Bradbeer, Milk! Records and the Petersham Bowling Club. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Hachiku on Instagram: @hachikumusic Follow Hachiku on Twitter: @hachikumusic Follow Hachiku on Facebook: @hachiku This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wirundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are few intergenerational figures in a music scene that sees bands come and go on a weekly basis. Chief among those that are, however, are Al Grigg and Tom Wallace. Best friends since college, the pair first played together as part of 2000s indie wunderkinds Red Riders, before transferring their guitar-loving and hook-wielding expertise over to the garage-rock world with Palms circa 2011. Here, they lay out their life in music, both on and off the road, on the line in their most in-depth interview to date. Whether you came up circa the Hopetoun or circa the Oxford Art Factory, there's some long lines down these palms well worth tracing. Intensity Sunshine is out now via Ivy League/Mushroom. Stream the EP and purchase a physical copy here: https://palms.bandcamp.com/album/intensity-sunshine Special thanks to Lulu Rae and Brain Drain PR. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Palms on Facebook: @palmsmusic Follow Palms on Instagram: @palmsmusic Follow Palms on Twitter: @palmsmusic All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an increasingly-common modern story. A project born out of a bedroom, a dorm room, a laptop, a loose collection of ideas, shifts from the micro to the macro. Few of these stories, however, have carved out such an intense niche as Dylan Baldi's noise-rock vehicle Cloud Nothings. Initially serving up indie pop with a sunny disposition, the band nosedived into Steve Albini-approved dissonance on 2012's Attack on Memory and never looked back. A prolific outfit and a rough-and-tumble live must-see, Cloud Nothings continue to adapt and evolve as a full-band assault. Following the release of their most recent album, The Shadow I Remember, Baldi spoke to us from his Philadelphia home about the band's ever-continuing and endlessly-intriguing story. The Shadow I Remember is out now via Carpark Records. Download, stream and purchase the band's complete discography - including subscriber exclusives - at Cloud Nothings' Bandcamp: http://cloudnothings.bandcamp.com Special thanks to Rhiannon Cook and Positive Feedback. Recorded by David James Young and Dylan Baldi. Produced and edited by David James Young, with assistance from Paul McWhirter. Follow Cloud Nothings on Facebook: @cloudnothings Follow Cloud Nothings on Instagram: @cloudnothings Follow Cloud Nothingson Twitter: @cloudnothings All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Tharawal and Lenape land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huck Hastings is a relatively new name on the Australian music scene, although the Sydney-based singer-songwriter has had his eyes on the stage well before his current solo iteration. Born into a pub-rock heritage, Hastings eventually found a niche within the indie-rock spectrum and has carved that into a heartfelt and endearing debut album, Cheers to Progress. Ahead of its release, he spoke candidly about his progression through high-school rock band to solo troubadour before eventually striking a balance between the two. Cheers to Progress is out now. Stream, download and purchase the album here: https://huckhastings.bandcamp.com/album/cheers-to-progress Huck will launch the album tonight at the Darlinghurst Theatre Company. Produced and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Huck on Facebook: @huckhastings Follow Huck on Instagram: @huckhastings Follow Huck on Twitter: @huckhastings All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good Evans, it's a crossover! A week on from David featuring on Kevin Mitchell's Good Evans, It's A Bobcast!, the Jebediah frontman and solo singer-songwriter under the Bob Evans moniker had the tables turned on him. We traverse decades in just under an hour, ranging from high-school dances to the Big Day Out and a myriad of unexpected places in-between. After 25 years in the game, Kev isn't one to settle into the nostalgia market - he still has a lot to prove, and he's happy to talk through the ins and outs of his various performance outlets to explain why that is. Bob Evans' new album Tomorrowland arrives April 6. Preorder the album, and listen to David's episode of Good Evans at the official Bob Evans website: www.bobevans.com.au Recorded by David James Young and Kevin Mitchell. Produced, mixed and edited by David James Young. Follow Bob Evans on Facebook: @bobevansmusic Follow Bob Evans on Instagram: @bobevansmusic Follow Bob Evans on Twitter: @bobevansmusic All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal and Kaurna land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You all know the story by now. Formed in 1997, megastars by 2000, whatever-happened-tos by 2004, has-beens by 2006, comeback kids by 2016 - and, finally, comeback kids again in 2020. Of course, those are just the touchstones - in truth, there's way more to The Avalanches' story than you might expect. It starts in a fruit shop, it heads up to country Victoria, through to the suburban sharehouses of Melbourne and onto a festival stage in Barcelona. Keyboardist, producer and founding member Tony Di Blasi has seen it all - and he's ready to get into the gory details of how The Avalanches went to hell and back to secure their status as all-time greats. The Avalanches' new album We Will Always Love You is out now. Stream, download and purchase the album here: https://theavalanches.lnk.to/wewillalwaysloveyou Special thanks to Mariam Dib, EMI Australia, Karl Chandler and The Little Dum Dum Club. Recorded by David James Young and Tony Di Blasi. Mixed and edited by David James Young. Follow The Avalanches on Facebook: @theavalanches Follow The Avalanches on Instagram: @theavalanches Follow The Avalanches on Twitter: @theavalanches All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rare to be simultaneously a decade-plus performance veteran and also still under the age of 30, and yet Imogen Clark happily exists within that Venn diagram. This ain't no child-star operation, either - really, this Blue Mountains native is just getting started. Having toured internationally, supported Shania Twain and even navigated a global pandemic to get her unique blend of country, rock and pop out to the world, Clark is a rare firebrand - and if you're not familiar already, make it a priority to rectify that. Imogen Clark's First Annual Holiday Hootenanny takes place at the Factory Theatre on December 9. Tickets available here: https://bit.ly/FAC20_ImogenClark Special thanks to Nicole Stringer, Jeremy Dylan, Chugg Entertainment and Potts Entertainment. Mixed and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Imogen on Facebook: @imogenclark.music Follow Imogen on Instagram: @imogen__clark Follow Imogen on Twitter: @imogen_clark All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land, and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're one of the most distinctive figures in the history of Australian rock music - not least of all because their frontman is nearly seven foot tall. They're a platinum-selling Hottest 100 runner-up with decades of sold-out theatres to their name, but they're also one of the more vulnerable and emotively-striking bands this country has produced. There's never been a band quite like Something for Kate before - and it's likely there never will be. From their music room in their suburban Melbourne home, vocalist/guitarist Paul Dempsey and bassist Stephanie Ashworth share the finer details of their lives in music - both together and apart. Something for Kate's new album The Modern Medieval is out now. Stream, purchase and download it here: https://somethingforkate.lnk.to/TheModernMedieval Special thanks to Mariam Dib and EMI Music Australia. Recorded by Paul Dempsey and David James Young. Mixed and edited by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Follow Something for Kate on Facebook: @sfkmusic Follow Something for Kate on Instagram: @somethingforkate Follow Something for Kate on Twitter: @sfkmusic All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a super-fun first round, the late crowd shuffled in for a second round of Bar Bands banter. This time around, it was a celebration of some of David's formative years in front of the stage and listening in his bedroom. This included Hurstville's own Patrick Matthews - founding member of The Vines and bassist of Youth Group - as well as Children Collide frontman Johnny Mackay and ARIA-award winning veteran vocalist Sarah Blasko. There's a lot of history here - some well-remembered, others best forgotten. It's all a lot of fun, though. Besides, arguably no other podcast this year will take you from lunch at Warren Ellis' house to The Big Banana to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Special thanks to Kristy Pinder, Betty Fink, Chris Sheppard and Roly Elias. Recorded live at The Vanguard in Sydney on October 25, 2020. Mixed and engineered live by Anieke Robinson. Post-production and editing by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Sarah Blasko appears courtesy of Look Out Kid. Johnny Mackay appears courtesy of Spinning Top Music. Patrick Matthews appears courtesy of Ivy League Records. Follow Sarah on Facebook: @sarahblaskomusic Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahblasko Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahblasko Follow Johnny on Facebook: @lordfascinator Follow Johnny on Instagram: @lordfascinator Follow Johnny on Twitter: @lordfascinator Follow Youth Group on Facebook: @youthgroupmusic Follow Youth Group on Instagram: @youthgroupband Follow Victoria on Instagram: @victoria_theband All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Bar Bands' fifth birthday* (*not really) and David's 30th* (*also not really), a diverse but elite crew of Australian musicians descended upon The Vanguard in Sydney for a night of storytelling, song-sharing and top-tier banter. This is the first of two episodes recorded that night, which sees the inimitable Alex the Astronaut, L-FRESH the LION and Dear Seattle's Brae Fisher coming together for a wholly unique and entertaining panel. Criss-crossing across their entire respective careers, we find plenty of intersections along the way - as well as plenty of laughs. Special thanks to Mel Cheng, Ash Maher, Chris Sheppard and Roly Elias. Recorded live at The Vanguard in Sydney on October 25, 2020. Mixed and engineered live by Anieke Robinson. Post-production and editing by Paul McWhirter. Additional editing by David James Young. Alex the Astronaut appears courtesy of One Louder Entertainment. L-FRESH the LION appears courtesy of Elefant Traks. Brae Fisher appears courtesy of Heavy Legged and Domestic La-La. Follow Alex on Facebook: @alextheastronaut Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex.the.astronaut Follow Alex on Twitter: @Atheastronaut Follow L-FRESH on Facebook: @lfreshthelion Follow L-FRESH on Instagram: @lfreshthelion Follow L-FRESH on Twitter: @lfreshthelion Follow Dear Seattle on Facebook: @dearseattlemusic Follow Dear Seattle on Instagram: @dearseattle Follow Dear Seattle on Twitter: @dearseattleband All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you all ready? Are you ready? Get set, let's go. We're heading on a journey through the career of one of Australia's most unique and powerful voices - the kind that can elicit tears as quickly as it can shatter glass. Although physically locked down (at the time) in Melbourne, her stories span across the globe - from bikie bars in Tasmania to behind a golden mask on television. Kate Miller-Heidke has taken on pop charts, festival stages, musical theatre, the opera and just about every dive in the Valley you can think of - and she's not done, either, as her fifth studio album is testament to.  Kate Miller-Heidke's new album Child in Reverse is out now. She will perform at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on November 20 and 24. Thanks to Mariam Dib and EMI Music Australia. Follow Kate on Facebook: @katemillerheidke Follow Kate on Instagram: @katemillerheidke Follow Kate on Twitter: @kmillerheidke All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Tharawal and Wurundjeri land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine an island within an island. Pretty isolated, right? That was life for a young Maddy Jane, whose connection to music was her ticket to the world. Now a resident on the mainland - Wollongong, specifically - Maddy's brand of heartfelt jangly indie-rock has afforded her a myriad of unbelievable opportunities. From arena openers, to national tours, to her very own prom night, Maddy has taken it all on - and that was all before her album even came out. Now, with her album out and (at long last) some shows to play, Maddy is ready to share her story - from humble public-school beginnings to chumming it up with Harry Styles. Tickets for All My Friends Are in Bar Bands' Fifth Birthday are almost gone - less than 20 for the early show, less than 30 for the late. Join us at The Vanguard on October 25! Tickets available here: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/all-my-friends-are-in-bar-bands-5th-birthday-and-davids-30th/122481 Thanks to Madeleine Woolley, Kristie McCarthy, Lemon Tree Music, Iggy and Paul McWhirter. Follow Maddy on Facebook: @maddyjanemusician Follow Maddy on Instagram: @madddy_jane Follow Maddy on Twitter: @maddyjaneau All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Tharawal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't let the electric guitar and the sultry singer-songwriter stuff fool you - Lisa Caruso didn't always dream of glamourous indie rock & roll. As a child she was an aspirational pop star, which in turn gave her the confidence needed to pick up the guitar and see where it took her. Where it's taken her is all the way to her debut album, In Feelings, which has been several years in the making across several continents. For now, though, we're grounded in Sydney's inner west on a rainy Friday afternoon - why not talk PJ Harvey, Destiny's Child, headset mics and (literally) shitty situations? Lisa's debut album In Feelings is out now. Tickets for All My Friends Are in Bar Bands' Fifth Birthday are 50% sold for the early show. Join us at The Vanguard on October 25! Tickets available here: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/all-my-friends-are-in-bar-bands-5th-birthday-and-davids-30th/122481 Thanks to Lisa Caruso, Phil Jamieson and Paul McWhirter. Follow Lisa on Facebook: @lisacarusomusic Follow Lisa on Instagram: @lisacaruso Follow Lisa on Twitter: @lisacarusomusic All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Stack has hauled his trusty double bass into just about every RSL, pub, club, theatre and arena you can think of. Abby Dobson has sung all the way from tiny restaurants in Europe to the open air of The Domain in Sydney. They've both managed to notch songs of theirs into the Australian psyche – Phil with “In the Summertime” as part of Thirsty Merc, Abby with “Even When I'm Sleeping” as part of Leonardo's Bride. After all these years, however, both still have an insatiable love of performing – indeed, it's what has brought them together for this very chat in the first place. Ahead of Phil's album launch show in Sydney – where Abby will support – the two spoke openly about lugging PAs, surviving grunge, Paris syndrome and how hindsight in 2020 is still 20/20. Catch Phil and Abby playing live at Mary's Underground in Sydney on Thursday October 15. Tickets available here: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/phil-stack-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98colourful-noisy%E2%80%99-album-launch/122236 Tickets for All My Friends Are in Bar Bands' Fifth Birthday are 50% sold for the early show. Join us at The Vanguard on October 25! Tickets available here: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/all-my-friends-are-in-bar-bands-5th-birthday-and-davids-30th/122481 Thanks to Nicole Stringer, Chugg Entertainment and Paul McWhirter. Follow Phil on Facebook: @philstackmusic Follow Abby on Facebook: @abbydobsonmusic Follow Phil on Instagram: @philstackmusic Follow Abby on Instagram: @babydobson Follow Abby on Twitter: @abbydobsonbaby All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fanny Lumsden is a household name - provided, of course, that your house is located at least 50kms or so from the nearest city. She's at the helm of the Country Halls tour, which has seen her perform from coast to coast and plenty of spots in-between alongside her husband Dan and their trusty caravan. Of course, that was until this year - Lumsden's plans for her third album Fallow were put on hold back in March, as were the world's. Fear not, though - from her scenic Tooma home, there were still plenty of stories to be shared across an unconventional, endearing career.  Thanks to Red Dirt Road Productions, Dan Stanley, Wally, El Davros and Paul McWhirter. Follow Fanny Lumsden on Facebook: @fannylumsdenmusic Follow Fanny Lumsden on Instagram: @fannylumsden Follow Fanny Lumsden on Twitter: @fannylumsden All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Wiradjuri land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coupla questions, but more importantly WE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW! Sorry, I did I say live show? I meant live shows! All My Friends Are in Bar Bands' 5th Birthday (and David's 30th) Sunday October 25 The Vanguard, Sydney Early show (6:30pm) and late show (9:30pm) Tickets $15 - $1 from every ticket going to Support Act On sale now from www.thevanguard.com.au https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/all-my-friends-are-in-bar-bands-5th-birthday-and-david-s-30th-/122481 Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knocked Loose are just what the Colonel ordered: A fresh batch of Kentucky-fried, scorched-earth, brutal-beatdown hardcore to throw bodies off stages to. The band's menacing and unrepentant approach to the genre has cemented them as heavyweights despite only being two albums and a handful of years in. Hell, even Corey Taylor has championed them as the future of heavy music. How did these southern boys send their trajectory skyward? Prior to a show in Newcastle with Jesus Piece, vocalist Bryan Garris and drummer Kevin "Pacsun" Kaine broke down their own personal musical histories and how they inevitably intertwined within a small town that they turned into a global village for hardcore. Thanks to Janine Morcos, Dallas Does PR, Mark Bawden, Ash Hull, Greg Bower, Destroy All Lines, the Cambridge Hotel and Paul McWhirter. Follow Knocked Loose on Facebook: @knockedloose Follow Knocked Loose on Instagram: @knockedloosehc Follow Knocked Loose on Twitter: @knockedloose All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Awabakal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. Dedicated to Justin Townes Earle, Riley Gale and Mike Noga. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in the concrete slabs of the Gold Coast, you can't always get what you want. It wasn't until Kate Cooper moved up north to Brisbane that she was truly able to get some degree of satisfaction. A mid-2000s stint at the helm of Iron On turned her into one of the country's cult indie darlings, which blossomed to a global scale with her next band, An Horse. Things were very very good for awhile there, but things also got very very real. Cooper doesn't hold anything back in discussing the highs and lows of her career at the tail-end of a national An Horse tour back in late February. Thanks to Sarah Thompson, Poison City Records, Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich, Damon Cox, the Factory Theatre and Paul McWhirter. Follow An Horse on Facebook: @anhorse Follow An Horse on Instagram: @anhorse Follow An Horse on Twitter: @anhorse All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. Dedicated to Justin Townes Earle, Riley Gale and Mike Noga. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

With a blend of psychedelia, pop, folk, jangle, indie, shoegaze and rock & roll, RAT!Hammock have assembled and curated a sound that is irresistible and wholly endearing. It's made them a lot of friends and fans along the way, which is always a plus - but this band, like most their age, started out with no loftier ambitions in mind. They're suburban kids, ranging from aspiring metalheads to baby Elvis impersonators. How exactly did they all end up in Brisbane, on a co-headlining tour with Horror My Friend and sold-out signs on the door? It's a long story. A fun one, too. Thankfully, there was some dude with a microphone there to document the entire thing. Thanks to Rad Management, the Black Bear Lodge and Paul McWhirter. RAT!Hammock's new single "Word Of The Day" is out now. Follow RAT!Hammock on Facebook: @RAThammock Follow RAT!Hammock on Instagram: @rathammockmusic Follow RAT!Hammock on Twitter: @RAThammock All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Turrbal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com   Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fresh out of rock & roll high school, LA's Starcrawler wasted little time in delivering their punchy blend of glam, punk and rock & roll to an unsuspecting but entirely appreciative audience. It's turned their late teens and early 20s into a dazzling melee of sold-out shows and jaw-dropping accomplishments, receiving recognition from industry giants like Dave Grohl and Sir Elton John along the way. In January 2020, Starcrawler came to Australia for the very first time. In-between shows, they took a half-hour of power out of their busy schedule to elaborate on how this slap-dash batch of wiry teen rockers evolved into one of their city's most talked-about rock bands. Thanks to Charlie Ellison, Remote Control Records, The Lady Hampshire and Paul McWhirter. Follow Starcrawler on Facebook: @starcrawlertheband Follow Starcrawler on Instagram: @starcrawler Follow Starcrawler on Twitter: @thestarcrawler All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

It wouldn't matter if Newton Faulkner had one hit or not - he'd still be a wonder. Whether it's his inventive and dizzying guitar playing or his stirring, emotive voice, Faulkner has remained one of the more charming and entertaining prospects of the singer-songwriter circuit - both in his native UK and abroad. He's spent most of the last decade working on his terms, outside of the structure of major labels and primarily touring with little more than a pedal board and his tour manager - who also happens to be his sister. What can we learn from the freewheelin' Newton Faulker? Quite a lot, as it turns out. From teenage punk bands to sold-out theatres, there's not much this ginger ninja hasn't done. Newton's new EP 'Chapter I - I Can Pretend' is out now via Battenberg Records. Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/2OOW5OVQghI1grgnMIalBA?si=xhTSj1MdQUWbQ-r4qSqKOA Thanks to Nicole Stringer, Chugg Entertainment, the Oxford Art Factory and Paul McWhirter. Follow Newton on Facebook: @newtonfaulkner Follow Newton on Instagram: @newtonfaulkner Follow Newton on Twitter: @newtonfaulkner All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Here he is. The mayor of Goodtown. The king at the top of the Tower of Song. The alt-country frontman's alt-country frontman. Better at bingo! Better at chess! He even beat you on the NAPLAN test! That's right folks, Henry fucking Wagons is here. In a Bar Bands first, we're speaking from hundreds of kilometres away - David in Wollongong, Henry in the wild west of Victoria. Don't think for a second that's gonna kill the vibe, though. What we have here is a conversation for the ages - we begin in the suburbs of Melbourne, we end up in a hotel room somewhere in Canada and we talk about just about everything that happened in-between. There's noise collectives! Country bands! Banter about Bob Dylan! What more could you want? Wagons new EP 'Need A Ride?' is out now via Spunk Records. Stream, download and purchase it here: https://wagons.bandcamp.com/album/need-a-ride Thanks to Jo Corbett Publicity. Follow Henry on Facebook: @henrywagons Follow Henry on Instagram: @henrywagons Follow Henry on Twitter: @henrywagons Listen to 'Tower Of Song' every Monday night from 8pm on Double J: http://doublej.net.au All My Friends Are in Bar Bands is part of the Not For Print podcast network. Follow us on Instagram: @notforprintpods For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri and Tharawal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

What started in a bedroom on the south coast of New South Wales has now spread its wings and traversed the country - singing songs, sharing stories and exploring a wide spectrum of musical ideas. Sean Conran was synonymous with Obscura Hail from his teens and well into his 20s before the moniker expanded to include other people. In 2019, this included bassist/vocalist Tamara Issa and drummer/percussionist Stevie West - and it was this line-up that created the project's most recent effort, the Zero EP. While on a national tour in support of it back in November 2019, the trio shared tales from across parks in Nowra, rough nights in Bendigo and crab shacks in outer-suburban Melbourne. Stream, download and purchase Obscura Hail's discography: https://obscurahail.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to Charlie Ellison, Remote Control Records, The Oxford Hotel and Adam Buncher. Follow Obscura Hail on Facebook: @obscurahail Follow Obscura Hail on Instagram: @obscurahail Follow Obscura Hail on Patreon: www.patreon.com/obscurahail For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Conroy Ross, Paul Minor and Tomy Thisdale grew up in small-town Canada, dreaming of the west coast. Each found their way to music in a similar fashion, and soon enough they ended up in a tight-knit music community exploring their love of rock music in all its shapes and forms. Having originally formed The Carbons with a different lineup, Tomy first recruited Paul and then Conroy to be a part of the band - and now, with well over a year of experience playing together, The Carbons have their sights set on the next level. In November 2019, the trio toured Australia for the very first time. In-between dates at the Australian Music Week conference, the band held court upstairs at the Town Hall Hotel and shared tales from ramshackle pubs, makeshift US jaunts and Montreal assholes. For your chance to win a vinyl copy of RVG's new album Feral, thanks to Our Golden Friend, email barbandspod@gmail.com with your name, address and favourite episode of Bar Bands. Entries close June 26. The Carbons' new single "Superheroes" is available to stream and download now. Check it out here: https://thecarbons.fanlink.to/Superheroes Thanks to John Larney, Footstomp Music, Australian Music Week, the Town Hall Hotel and Adam Buncher. Follow The Carbons on Facebook: @thecarbonsmusic Follow The Carbons on Instagram: @thecarbonsmusic Follow The Carbons on Twitter: @thecarbonsmusic For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

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Canada's Cancer Bats never formed out of any grand ambitions to change the world - indeed, it began as little more than a side project for Liam Cormier and Scott Middleton. Even so, the next 15 years saw the riff-loving Canucks take their love of punk, hardcore and rock & roll to a global stage. No matter what has come their way, the band has made a point to never lose sight of their roots. They've also made a point of never losing their sense of humour - and this episode will happily testify to that. In October 2019, Cancer Bats ran ruckus on Bar Bands before a freezing-cold show with Totally Unicorn in the nation's capitol, Canberra. Cormier and bassist Jaye Schwarzer turned the podcast into their playhouse, while simultaneously offering up informative history of the early 2000s Canadian hardcore scene. Equal parts factual and funny - what's not to love? For your chance to win a vinyl copy of RVG's new album Feral, thanks to Our Golden Friend, email barbandspod@gmail.com with your name, address and favourite episode of Bar Bands. Entries close June 5. Cancer Bats' most recent releases are The Spark That Moves and the remastered 10-year anniversary edition of Bears, Mayors, Scrapes and Bones. Stream, download and purchase both via Cancer Bats' Bandcamp: http://cancerbats.bandcamp.com Thanks to Ash Hull, Destroy All Lines, The Basement Canberra and Adam Buncher. Follow Cancer Bats on Facebook: @cancerbats Follow Cancer Bats on Instagram: @cancerbats Follow Cancer Bats on Twitter: @cancerbats For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Ngunnawal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

There was never a universe in which such a strange band with such a strange sound and an unmentionable name would be successful. Except, of course, this one. A wholly DIY freak-folk expedition, Crywank have been streamed millions of times and faced a fervent cult fanbase wherever they would show their faces. How exactly did two working-class English punks make such a considerable dent? Vocalist/guitarist James Clayton and drummer Dan Watson (with special guest melodica player Joel Hernandez) offered up a guided tour before their last-ever Sydney show at the Red Rattler theatre towards the end of 2019. Expect ongoing tales of musical boxes, travel disasters and a testicular scare in the midst of an emotional rollercoaster. Yes, all of those stories are real. For your chance to win a vinyl copy of RVG's new album Feral, thanks to Our Golden Friend, email barbandspod@gmail.com with your name, address and favourite episode of Bar Bands. Entries close June 5. Crywank's final album Fist Me 'Til Your Hand Comes Out My Mouth is out now. Stream, download and purchase the album (as well as Crywank's complete discography via their Bandcamp: https://crywank.bandcamp.com/album/fist-me-til-your-hand-comes-out-my-mouth Thanks to James Clayton, Dan Watson, Joel Hernandez, Stitches Music, the Red Rattler and Adam Buncher. Follow Crywank on Facebook: @crywanktheband Follow Crywank on Instagram: @crywank Follow Crywank on Twitter: @CrywankBand For updates on Bar Bands, as well as other podcasts and writing endeavours, follow David on: Facebook: @davidjamesyoungwrites Instagram: @djywrites Support David and the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Sasami Ashworth grew up as a quiet achiever. She pursued music only on her own terms, and even when she ended up in a touring band it was as a side player. It's only in the last 18 months that Sasami has finally emerged in the spotlight as a singer-songwriter in her own right. Her debut self-titled album is a thing of vulnerability and resplendent indie-rock beauty, indebted to the likes of Liz Phair and The Breeders and yet quintessential enough to forge its own identity. In November 2019, Sasami arrived in Australia for her second visit and her first national support in support of Spacey Jane. Before a show in Wollongong, Ashworth (and perhaps a special guest) spoke openly about piano lessons, touring with Cherry Glazerr and meeting Debbie Harry. Thanks to Gabrielle Ryan, Lucy Buckeridge, Domino Records, the University of Wollongong and Adam Buncher. Donate to Support Act: http://supportact.org.au This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Damian Abraham never wanted to be in a band or be involved with music above simply appreciating it. Whatever happenstance allowed it to happen, however, the man who would later become known as Pink Eyes eventually evolved into one of the scene's most passionate creatives. Whether he's at the helm of Fucked Up, hosting his own podcast or sharing his love of wrestling and weed to a global audience, Damian lives and breathes what he loves. We spoke to the man himself while Fucked Up were touring Australia in October of 2019, discussing everything from Toronto hardcore, sustaining a band over 18 years and getting wailed in the balls at shows.Sliding Doors Turned Out a Punk Thanks to Samantha Clode, Frontier Touring, The Gasometer, Damian Abraham and Adam Buncher. Stream and subscribe to : https://audioboom.com/channel/turned-out-a-punkTurned Out a PunkStream, download and purchase Fucked Up's discography: https://fuckedup.bandcamp.com/ Donate to Support Act's emergency relief fund: http://supportact.org.au This podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

As a belated bonus, here is a two-parter in which David goes through his 100 favourite songs of 2019. New episodes soon! Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NL8fwsr1rgIx3DGS0EBeb?si=56CydFIYRB6U9zpyrkKUDg Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung

As a belated bonus, here is a two-parter in which David goes through his 100 favourite songs of 2019. New episodes soon! Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4NL8fwsr1rgIx3DGS0EBeb?si=56CydFIYRB6U9zpyrkKUDg Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung

In November 2019, Gang of Four toured Australian to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their debut album, . This would end up being the final ever Gang of Four tour, as guitarist and founding member Andy Gill tragically passed away in late January 2020. This marks one of his final-ever interviews, and here he details his remarkable career as a part of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.Entertainment! Thanks to John Howarth, James Anderson, Matt Manning, the Pacific Hotel and Adam Buncher. Rest in power, Andrew James Dalrymple Gill1956 - 2020

Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer and Jen Cloher first joined forces in 2013 after nearly a decade of friendship and travelling up and down the east coast together. Between the three of them are ARIA nominations, sold-out shows and a set in just about every bar and club around the country - and yet, when they convened as Dyson Stringer Cloher, they'd never felt stronger. Over a few chai teas in their Zetland hotel, each women talked through their own story and shared thoughts on fame, fortune, the in-between, rude punters and unforgettable nights both together and alone. How could it be? Believe it or not, it's just them. is out now via Milk! Records.Dyson Stringer Cloher The band will be on tour from February through April. Dates and tickets can be found at www.dysonstringercloher.com Thanks to Georgia Cooke, Charlie Ellison, Remote Control Records, Milk! Records, Meriton Suites, Mia Dyson, Liz Stringer, Jen Cloher and Adam Buncher. This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Amanda Palmer has never been the kind of artist that bows to the status quo. Existing outside the conventions of rock, folk, punk and cabaret, she's been making music that provokes, intrigues and entertains for some 20 years now. Whether it's part of The Dresden Dolls, the Grand Theft Orchestra or under her own name, Palmer has always been creating and performing. It's not come without its controversies, but every setback has allowed her to grow, adapt and evolve. It's lead to her third solo album, , which is her most exhaustive and personal collection yet. In the midst of an extensive Australian tour, Palmer spoke at length about her origins as a child of the 80s and teen of the 90s, before kicking into the 21st century with a ferocity and unbridled ambition.There Will Be No Intermission Amanda will be on tour until the end of February. For a full run of dates, visit www.amandapalmer.com Thanks to Amy Simmons, Deathproof PR, Steve Griffiths, Southside Charmers, Amanda Palmer and Adam Buncher. Follow Amanda on Twitter and Instagram: @amandapalmer Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land.

Growing up amidst the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad found both a lifeline and an escape through music. Encouraged by their families and their peers, they each kicked around teenage garage-rock outfits before forging their own path as Girlpool. With the release of their debut album, 2015's , the duo clicked on an international level and ended up with a cult following for their unique, folk-inspired take on indie rock. More albums and tours have followed, the most recent being 2019's . After a show in Wollongong and before a show in Sydney, Cleo and Harmony gave a whirlwind tour of their fascinating lives up to this moment.Before the World Was BigWhat Chaos is Imaginary Thanks to Cat Clarke, Cooking Vinyl Australia, Harmony Tividad, the Boat Harbour Motel and Adam Buncher. Follow Girlpool on Twitter and Instagram: @girlpool Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal land. www.davidjamesyoung.com

As a scrawny little teen playing Red Hot Chili Peppers covers, a young June Jones could have never seen the person that she'd end up becoming. In her late 20s, she now stands as one of the country's most promising and captivating singer-songwriters, thanks to both her solo debut as well as two modern-classic LPs with previous band Two Steps On The Water. In September 2019, Jones was part of a national tour in support of Seeker Lover Keeper. Prior to a show at the Heritage Hotel in Bulli, she spoke candidly and openly about how her bedroom ambitions ultimately translated into a life on the stage.Diana June Jones' is out now.Diana Stream, download and purchase the vinyl via June's Bandcamp: https://junejones.bandcamp.com/ Thanks to June Jones, the Heritage Hotel and Adam Buncher. Follow June on Instagram: @june__jones Support direct bushfire relief on the south coast: http://paypal.me/ontheground2020 This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

They may be tiny dots on an endless timeline, but La Dispute have made their time together count. Over 15 years and four studio albums, plus a dozen EPs and countless tours, the band's unique and poetic take on post-hardcore has endeared them to a global audience. Theirs is the definition of a cult following - they may not pack arenas, but everyone at a La Dispute show will scream every last word right back in the band's face. One of the band's key turning points was coming to Australia for a completely DIY national tour back in 2009, and the country has become a second home for the band - quite literally in drummer Brad Vander Lugt's case, as he now lives on the Sunshine Coast with his family. Both he and vocalist Jordan Dreyer - not only cousins, but the founding members of the band - tracked the band's history before one of the final stops on their most recent tour, at the Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle. Thanks to Cat Clarke, Cooking Vinyl Australia, Mark Bawden, the Cambridge Hotel and Adam Buncher. Follow La Dispute on Twitter and Instagram: @ladispute Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Awabakal land and edited on Tharawal land. Thank you for an amazing year. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

From the depths of small-town Oklahoma, garage rockers Broncho (rhymes with 'poncho') have spent the 2010s crafting a compelling and unique niche within their genre. It's a band unlike anything its members have worked on in the past, whose origins range from sibling rock duos to bedroom acoustic projects. On the back of their fourth album, Bad Behaviour, Broncho toured Australia for the first time in June in support of previous guests of the show Methyl Ethel. Prior to doors, we spoke with Ryan, Penny and Nathan from the band about what they've been able to achieve as a part of Broncho - and where it might take them next. Thanks to Melanie Bunker, Footstomp Music, Gareth Lindsay, the Enmore Theatre and Ewan Birtwell. Follow Broncho on Twitter and Instagram: @bronchoworldwide Support David on Patreon: http://patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

On paper, the two members of Cry Club couldn't be more different. Guitarist Jono Tooke, for instance, has been playing in bands for over a decade despite not even being 30 yet - from big-swinging indie to freaky math-metal and back. Vocalist Heather Riley, on the other hand, has never been in a band before. Their mind was always on the theatre (dahling), and that's where it would have stayed had they not been saddled up next to Jono on a flight. Since their first show at the start of 2018, Cry Club have achieved an unbelievable amount of things - just the day before this went live, they were revealed as the number-one most-played artist on triple j Unearthed radio. That's just the tip of the iceberg, too - we get into EVERYTHING on this bumper edition of .Bar Bands Cry Club head out on the "Robert Smith" tour this January. For information and dates, visit www.cryclub.com.au Thanks to Jono Tooke, Heather Riley, the North Wollongong Hotel and Adam Buncher. Follow Cry Club on Twitter: @cry_clubFollow Cry Club on Instagram: @cryclubmusic This podcast was recorded and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Georgia Mooney was a shy, awkward kid with Backstreet Boys posters on her wall and a dream of one day being a singer. Not only has she become one of the most celebrated folk artists in the country as a part of All Our Exes Live In Texas, she's even been able to perform alongside her childhood crushes - and plenty of others where that came from. The multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter's journey stretches from northern Sydney to Perth and all the way across to foggy London town. Over a coffee in Newtown, Georgia shares how her fascination with music lead from clearing the family home just so she could sing all the way to hosting her own songwriters' circle. Thanks to Mitch Fresta, SCG Media, Blu 212 and Ewan Birtwell. Buy tickets to SUPERGROUP at the Giant Dwarf here: https://giantdwarf.com.au/events/supergroup Follow Georgia on Twitter: @georgia_mooneyFollow Georgia on Instagram: @georgiamooneyFollow Supergroup on Twitter: @supergroup_showFollow Supergroup on Instagram: @supergroup_official This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

Are they the most punk band in power-pop or the most power-pop band in punk? Really, it doesn't matter - any way you cut it, Joyce Manor have been one of the most consistent and engaging bands in rock throughout the 2010s. Never quite settling, and constantly switching things up, the band has found a cult following that's lead to sold-out shows and deafening sing-alongs in just about every corner of the planet. Not that this kind of ambition was realised by a young Barry Johnson, however - starting out as a young punk in Op Ivy worship bands, he could have never forseen how his career would go down. Hell, he didn't even envision having career. Prior to a show at Sydney's Oxford Art Factory, Johnson raced through his musical upbringing and his coming of age right through to where the band stands in the present tense.a Special thanks to Cat Clarke, Cooking Vinyl Australia, the Oxford Art Factory and Adam Buncher. Follow Joyce Manor on Twitter and Instagram: @joycemanor Support David on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com

A quiet kid from suburban Adelaide, Sione Teumohenga always kept their passion for music private and locked away. Bit by bit and song by song, however, saw them unravel that shyness and insecurity to ultimately reveal a blooming, blossoming and creative songwriter. The last few years has seen Teumohenga at the helm of Lonelyspeck, creating some of the most unique and immersive experimental/electronic music that this country - or indeed any country - has to offer. Through Lonelyspeck, Teumohenga has gotten to play Laneway Festival, collaborate with Allday and even open for The Dillinger Escape Plan - and they're far from finished, too. Back in June during a visit to Sydney, Teumohenga had a chat out the front of a busy Surry Hills cafe and gave a quick guided tour through nu-metal discoveries, high-school bands and opening up to Ableton. Lonelyspeck's new EP is out November 15 via Good Manners Records.Abyssal Body Lonelyspeck will be opening for Baths on November 19 in Melbourne and November 20 in Sydney. Thanks to Sione Teumohenga, Hugh McClure, Good Manners, Two Good Eggs Cafe and Adam Buncher. Follow Lonelyspeck on Twitter and Instagram: @lonelyspeck Support David and the podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/davidjamesyoung This podcast was recorded on Gadigal land and edited on Tharawal land. www.allmyfriendsareinbarbands.com