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Cody McWaters is an ARIA award-winning producer, engineer, mixer, and musician based in Brisbane, Australia.  Under the mentorship of ARIA award-winning producer, Doug Roberts (INXS, John Farnham, Boom Crash Opera), Cody spent his formative years gaining an insight into a range of production approaches and the importance of nurturing musical relationships that play a strong role in developing the sound of emerging artists. With a talent for understanding and developing artists' sounds, Cody has established himself as a leading engineer and producer in the Brisbane area, working closely with the likes of King Stingray, Selfish Sons, and Osaka Punch. His relaxed and easygoing approach provides a calm atmosphere in any creative environment, allowing artists to create and explore comfortably, resulting in the best musical outcome. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Working in multiple genres Helping artists define their sound Working under Doug Roberts (INXS) Using gear that you don't think should work Working with artists like The Chats and FELONY Focusing on clarity in a mix Not being afraid to mute tracks Stepping outside of your comfort zone as an engineer Top-down mixing How to have perspective on your own mixes To learn more about Cody McWaters, visit: https://www.codymcwaters.com/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

Welcome back my friends to Ep. 213 of the InObscuria Podcast! Last week one of your esteemed co-hosts mentioned that he was going to start a new funk rock band called White Pepper… We thought this week would pontificate about what that group will sound like! We will once again explore all things FUNKY! Let your body move and your asses groove as we get down with some badass funk rock! What is it that we do here at InObscuria? Besides eating pop-tarts, we exhume obscure Rock n' Punk n' Metal in one of 3 categories: the Lost, the Forgotten, or the Should Have Beens. In this episode, we take a listen to all 3, as we move n' groove our way through funk-infused rock n' roll. This genre has a special meaning to the hosts, as they have dabbled in this funkdafied landscape throughout their musical journeys. Songs this week include:High Fade – “Burnt Toast & Coffee” from Burnt Toast & Coffee - Single(2023)Electric Love Hogs – “Just Another Day” from Electric Love Hogs (1992) Osaka Punch – “How We Operate” from Mixed Ape(2023)Sinister Dane – “Ravens” from The Claws Of Time (2023)JonesWorld– “Feel The Groove” from Feel The Groove – Single (2016)KRUSH GROOVE – “K.G.” fromHAVE A BREAK(2002)Precious Death – “Shine” from Southpaw (1995)Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://twitter.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/inobscuria/og-shopCheck out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/If you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/

Interview by Kris PetersThe expectations placed on new and emerging bands in the modern era surpass any of those from eras gone by.Not only is there the sheer abundance of new music being released on a daily basis, but there is also the proportionately high number of new bands forming at a rate never seen before.Because of this, there is not only competition in the form of bands vying for their own slice of the market pool of listeners, but there is also the growing attitude of complacency when it comes to recycling familiar trends and genres while also striving to stand out and be heard.Melbourne four-piece alternative rock outfit Terrestrials are just one of a plethora of bands starting on that long industry road to acceptance and success, but have done everything in their power to avoid being absorbed into a growing pack of fresh artists by choosing to diversify their sounds within the label so graciously applied to them.While promoted as alternative rock, Terrestrials upcoming debut album Iridescent - to be released on December 8 - contains elements of many more styles and influences, creating, according to their press release, "intensely dark, melodic moods through subtle hints of prog rock and metal".HEAVY caught up with vocalist Scotty, Bassist Lee and guitarist Adrian to find out more."Pretty pumped," Scotty enthused when we ask the boys how they are feeling about the album's release. "It's something that we have been working towards for a copious amount of time now. We were probably about a quarter of the way during all the pandemic stuff, and we were starting to get a bit of momentum happening up to that point. So it's been a bit of a journey, but I think it's that extra bit satisfying to get through having a little bit of resilience."We ask the band to delve into the musical side of Iridescent a bit more."We did alot of songwriting over the years," Adrian began. "It's the best of, but it all fits together still. Quite a while ago Lee put together the song order, and we worked that into the album a bit with quite a few transitions. I wouldn't say the songs are that prog, but the album feels proggy.""There's moments of prog," Scotty continued. "It's called alternative rock, but it sounds aesthetically… We dipped our toe in a few different genres, just to a touch to keep things interesting for us, and it seems to be accessible to people."In the full interview, Terrestrials talk more about the direction of the album, what sorts of things they discussed going into their debut, the singles released and how they represent the album as a whole, the awesome video for Hollow Hands and where they came up with the idea, combining their influences in music, supporting Osaka Punch recently, their upcoming album launch show and more.

Interview by Coco Le Sex BombOsaka Punch are justifiably riding the crest of a musical wave at present.Their long-awaited album Mixed Ape has come out to rave reviews and the tour by the same name kicked off recently in Brisbane to a packed house at The Triffid.If you aren't familiar with Osaka Punch then no words could prepare you for the sonic beauty that awaits, but if you have already been converted by these lovable larrikins then you know exactly why we had Coco Le Sex Bomb nail down guitarist Chrispy Town to chat all these weird, wonderful and wacky.After having the chance to see the band kick off their new tour Coco gets to have a chat with resident Osaka Punch shredder, love machine and all-round awesome dude Chrispy. We talk about the new album and how well it has been received, the writing process and how new drummer Blair brings his own twist to the entire situation. We also cover their film clip prowess and how they come up with the ideas behind every classic belly laugh that is an Osaka Punch music video.

On the Scars and Guitars September new music show Shepherds Reign will kick things off with their powerful fusion of Polynesian culture and metal, bringing a tribal spirit to the stage like you've never seen before. And who could forget the iconic metal queen, DORO, whose anthemic melodies and commanding vocals have defined the genre for decades. Thrash metal pioneers Sadus will be there to unleash blistering riffs and relentless speed, while STAIND brings emotionally charged lyrics and raw sound. PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS feature Phil Campbell's signature guitar riffs, and Don Broco will groove into your souls with their catchy hooks and alternative rock beats. Prepare for an industrial metal assault from PAIN, and let Karoshi take you on an explosive journey with their heavy sound and thought-provoking lyrics. STEVEN WILSON crafts intricate, otherworldly soundscapes that transcend the boundaries of progressive rock, while Derrick Stembridge brings his cyborg sounds.  There's a hauntingly beautiful mix of metalcore and ethereal melodies with SPIRITBOX and dive into the darkest realms of sound with CELESTE's atmospheric black metal. BLACKBRIAR has haunting vocals and symphonic elements, and OSAKA PUNCH infuses metal with a dose of funky energy. Classic rock revivalists, GRAVEYARD will transport you back to the '70s with their modern twist, while Green Lung takes you on a psychedelic trip through heavy riffs with their stoner rock sound. Eric Sardinas teleports you to the Mississippi Delta with his bluesy slide guitar and raw vocals, and OUR LAST ENEMY will assault your senses with their industrial-infused metal. Silent Planet will explore deep and introspective themes with their progressive metalcore, and With Honor will deliver raw aggression with a message of unity through their hardcore punk. There's a sonic assault from HEAD CLEANER with their brutal grindcore and groove to the explosive mix of punk and alternative rock from Banks Arcade. The pioneers of brutal death metal, JOB FOR A COWBOY, will bring their signature brutality and technical precision, while Glacier Eater takes you on a journey through complex compositions with their progressive metal. TESSERACT will mesmerize you with their djent-infused progressive metal, and CARNIFEX will deliver bone-crushing deathcore with a symphonic edge. There's a lightning-fast guitar assault from EXMORTUS, and brace yourself for a relentless sonic assault from Fuming Mouth. SYLOSIS combines melodic death metal with thrash elements for a headbanging experience, while CRYPTOPSY pushes the boundaries of musical complexity with their technical death metal. The sonic storm of heaviness from SUFFOCATION and OBSCURA's progressive death metal showcases virtuosic musicianship and intricate compositions. GO AHEAD AND DIE brings a ferocious blend of punk and thrash, and Born In Blood delivers an extreme metal assault that'll leave an indelible mark. REBAELLIUN will unleash a relentless barrage of Brazilian death metal, and DEN SAAKALDTE will weave a cold and haunting atmosphere with their black metal. KONTUSION combines crushing breakdowns with melodic hooks in their metalcore sound, while OCTOBER TIDE evokes a sense of melancholic beauty with their death-doom metal. There's an auditory spectacle with IN THIS MOMENT and their theatrical twist on metalcore. Empire de Mu pushes the boundaries of metal with their experimental sound, and Martorn takes you on a complex and emotional journey with their progressive metal. OCEANS explores the depths of emotion with their post-metal sound, and Gravethorn delivers a dark and punishing sonic experience with their blackened death metal. Enjoy!

Interview by Kris PetersOsaka Punch are one of those once in a generation bands that would be perfect for ANY line up or concert.Their music is a force unto itself, mixing jazz, rock, metal, piano lounge vibes and an eclectic nature often tried but seldom mastered.Until now.If you live in Queensland then you definitely have at least heard of Osaka Punch, but if you live anywhere else in the world and have managed to escape the hype these guys have generated over the last decade then you are about to be baptised with the impending release of Mixed Ape, Osaka Punch's "official" debut album.Featuring all of the above musical nuances with even more spectacular surprises, Mixed Ape is an absolute gem in every way, harnessing Osaka Punches elusive on stage chemistry and humour with an array of styles and influences that have to be heard to be fully appreciated.HEAVY sat down for a chat with frontman Jack Muzak earlier this week to take us deeper into the crazy world that is Osaka Punch."We did an album with Voodoo Love machine but we recorded it as another band when we were Kidney Thieves," Muzak cleared up. "So ages and ages ago we were a band called Kidney Thieves and another band called Kidney Thieves tried to sue us and threatened to kick us off the face of the planet, so we had to change our name and we changed it just as we were releasing that album. Also, just as we were moving overseas to the U.K, so it was kind of all bad timing. We went overseas, released the album as Osaka Punch and then while we were in the U.K recorded an EP and then that was done in Liverpool. We released that when we got back from the U.K, so we're not very smart at how to release things. It's like, 'here, have this. See ya later, we're going somewhere else'. (laughs). So this is the first one that we're actually doing right. We recorded it in Brisbane, we're releasing it, we're touring it, we're doing it right. We're finally going to have something to tour properly which is cool."Sound confusing? Welcome to Osaka Punch..."There's a whole bunch of songs that didn't make it onto this album," he continued, "which will make it onto the next one. The ones that made it onto this one... first of all, we wanted it to show the eclectic nature of the band. We wanted to show all of the different facets that we do. Every song has either been written by one different member and then added to by others, or written entirely by all four members which kind of is what gives it that... makes them all sound so different. For example, Too Old For This Shit, I basically wrote that on the computer with the vocals and everything and then for the big band swing jazz section I got a mate of mine from the Jazz Music Institute to arrange the big band section so that song was almost entirely written by myself and Travis Jenkins, who is an absolute jazz genius, and then the boys put their own flair onto it. But other songs like Hekyll & Jive - which is the last track instrumental - we all put our brains in and wrote it completely together. The good thing about different brains behind it is we all listen to different music. I listen to funk and more on the jazz spectrum, the bass player listens to a lot of heavier and instrumental stuff, Chrispy the guitarist listens to literally everything but a lot more metal guitars so it kind of brings it all together into this weird, eclectic mix which is cool. To be honest, I would say the songs that were ready first, were the ones that made it on the album (laughs). I'd like to say there was a lot of thought went into it..."In the full interview, Jack talks more about what to expect from Mixed Ape, the styles that went into it, finding the balance between so many influences, the urban myth surrounding the Mixed Ape, the infamous black dildo that seems to make its way into most film clips and where it currently resides, their upcoming tour and more.

Interview by Kris PetersBrisbane funk metallers Osaka Punch have been strangely quiet of late.Not quiet in the sense they have done nothing, but more so quiet in terms of their usual prolific output and touring schedule.Towards the back end of last year the band made their first trek outside of their home state since 2019 with a run of shows supporting Sunk Loto on their reunion tour, but aside from that fans were left lamenting the lack of fresh material from a band who promised so much with the release of Drones and Hall Of Shame that same year.With The Other Festival returning next weekend at its new home at The Tivoli in Brisbane, Osaka Punch once more reunite with headliners COG and a string of rising local stars for a one day celebration of everything that is musically good in this country.Guitarist Chrispy sat down with HEAVY recently to face the music on what has been happening with the band and their appearance at The Other Festival."First and foremost we're all massive fans of COG and have been for years and years," he offered. "We're always humbled when we get invited to play. I think we did a tour with them in 2019 which was great and that was our first experience being able to support them and it went really well. Obviously they were happy to have us along for the first Other Festival."Osaka Punch have always prided themselves on their relationship with their fans, especially in the live arena, which must have made the last couple of years where they have been stuck in QLD that much harder to bear."It definitely...," he measured. "Prior to everything leading up to 2019 we did quite a few interstate shows and we always tried to make it a priority. We're really trying to build a fan base outside of Queensland and it was starting to take shape, which was nice. Luckily quite a few fans from other states have connected with us still and we are always getting requests to make our way back down to Adelaide and Melbourne and Sydney again. We're planning to do that this year very soon."In the full interview, Chrispy talks more about The Other Festival and what fans can expect from their set, the tour with Sunk Loto, new music and when we can expect, what to expect from the new tracks, what has changed in the band since their last appearance at The Other Festival in 2021, his stint as a DJ at the festival and more.

Interview by Kris PetersGold Coast rock/punk outfit The Wrath have been on a rollercoaster ride since the release of their track Wrong Side in August of last year.The band completed a residency late last year at Movie World World Fright Nights, opening their music up to a whole new fan base, and were then announced on the bill for The Other Festival which is set for The Tivoli in Brisbane on January 28.The Other Festival is headlined by COG and Osaka Punch, with a host of local bands including The Wrath, Minds End, Rhino, The Stranger, Mass Sky Raid and plenty more ready to blow the roof off one of Brisbane's most iconic music venues.HEAVY caught up with vocalist Tommy Creeper to chat about the show and more."It's a bit of a mixed bill with all sorts of different things on there," he pointed out, "so we're looking forward to it."With a line-up consisting of progressive metal through to all out aggression, The Other Festival definitely caters to a large cross section of music lovers, with Creeper nodding in agreement."I always believe a mixed bill is for the better," he agreed. "It just makes for a better day, a better gig, and brings more people out."When asked what playing at a festival like this means to The Wrath the smile on Creepers face widens."It means that... it's great to be playing with some of those bands," he beamed. "I guess it makes us feel like we're doing the right thing and doing well to have people ask us to play alongside bands like that. We've never played at The Tivoli before after all these years and we're pretty excited about that."In the full interview, Tommy talks about the response to Wrong Side, if it's part of a bigger album picture, the band's 20th anniversary this year, the early days of The Wrath and their initial vision, changing with the times and trends of music, the many genres that go into The Wrath's music and how they come together, the residency at Movie World and more.

Interview by Kris PetersMinds End have always been a fan favourite amongst anyone that has been a part of their musical journey over the last five years or so.They are the quintessential Australian underdog, toughing it out from a more remote region of New South Wales and making an almighty splash every time they have ventured into the larger areas to ply their trade.With a new member, new single and upcoming appearance at The Other Festival on January 28, drummer Simon Benham sat down with HEAVY to bring us up to speed."To be on the list again is a real honour," he smiled. "We're proud to get that spot so we won't be taking any short cuts with it."Once again headlined by COG and Osaka Punch, The Other Festival also features a collection of current and rising stars in the local scene including The Wrath, The Stranger, Mass Sky Raid and more. We press Benham on which acts he is most looking forward to sharing the stage with and his response was typical of the working ethos of Minds End."All of them," he enthused. "In my opinion in the line-up everyone has the potential to be a headlining act. Rhino we have played with before. They're a great bunch of lads and there's some new bands we will be playing with that we're looking forward to meeting and seeing how well it all mixes together."In the full interview, Simon discusses what something like this means to Minds End, what they take out of the experience, what to expect from their set, their upcoming new song, future music plans, their new guitarist, entering a new phase of music and more.

Interview by Kris PetersAussie prog rock legends COG don't just spend their time promoting their own music, they also give back to the Australian music scene by regularly taking local bands with them on the road, and now helping run their own music festival to help highlight some of this countries hardest working and quickest rising outfits.The Other Festival is set down for January 28 at The Tivoli in Brisbane, with COG being joined by Osaka Punch, The Stranger, Bare Bones, The Wrath, Rhino, Mass Sky Raid, Minds End and more in a one day extravaganza that made its debut in 2021.COG drummer Lucius Borich joined HEAVY earlier this week to chat about The Other Festival and... whatever else he felt like really."We're very pumped," he enthused. "Getting the fuel in the tank, getting the cogs all greased up, getting rid of the cogwebs..."COG have never been a band to over-saturate the market with singles and/or live shows, and as such don't necessarily get the chance to be match fit so to speak when it comes to performing."We just did that bunch of five shows with Karnivool on the Monolith Festival," he said, "and went to all of the different states of Australia and we hadn't played - because of COVID and all that stuff - we hadn't played for almost two years. That was a real adjustment. All of a sudden BOOM, you're up in front of 3000, 4000 people, whatever it was, and it was somewhat intimidating. I think we did well, but to try and get in that frame of mind and that environment and feel comfortable after two years of not playing was definitely a challenge, that's for sure. I think we pulled it off and we've got a bit of that still remaining in the tank from doing those shows which was only about four months ago. It definitely requires you to be playing quite a lot to feel confident and comfortable but we just don't seem to have that luxury to some degree. Just given the circumstances of everyone's lives and where we're at in our career but we try to rehearse and get things dialled in and then just get up there and do what we need to do. But to be a well fitted out, oiled up outfit you do need to have regular gigs and it does make it harder when you don't, so it's challenging - which is good in some respects. You could say it adds a lot more dynamic to the performance because you're not playing all the time or jaded. So there's a little bit of that double edged sword there. It's kind of one of those situations."In the full interview, Lucius talks more about The Other Festival and what to expect, the other bands on the line-up, what sort of criteria is used to select bands on a festival bill, moving from Fortitude Music Hall to The Tivoli, current writing progress and more.

Osaka Punch are one of those rare bands that refuse to accept if you've had a bad day or you're tired and want to go home. When you are at a show and they are on stage you had better suck it up and leave your worries behind because resistance is futile.With a high energy output and an entertaining presence, Osaka Punch are destined to succeed in whatever they try their hand at and if they aren't a global phenomenon by the time the next overseas pandemic threatens to shut down our live arenas then justice could quite rightfully be seen to have failed dismally.Their songs are quirky, catchy and almost criminally infectious and their lack of presence the last 12 months or so has been one of the major disappointments for at least me personally.In that period the band lost and gained a drummer, so perhaps the layoff was more beneficial than harmful in some respects, but when they were announced as one of the headliners to the recent The Other Festival it seemed as though things were finally back on track in the musical world we have all been denied.Bass player Reggie caught up with HEAVY during the week to fill us in on what Osaka Punch have been up to, and more importantly plan to get up to in the foreseeable future.We start by welcoming himself and the band back into our lives."Thank you," he replied. "That was our first show since November 1, 2019. We didn't play at all last year and we had a show lined up for January at The Mansfield Tavern which ended up getting postponed to the 26th of March because of a little COVID outbreak we had in Brisbane so it left The Other Festival. I personally didn't want that to be our very first show back because I knew it was going to be a big show and Cog was on the bill and a bunch of other great bands and on top of all of that we've had a drummer change so it was our drummers very first show as well so it was, like, oooh, okay and when the show got postponed in January it was like, well, birds in flames pretty much. Let's do it. We had that half-hour slot which was cool for our first show back but by the first song I came out and was kinda like oh, this is a big venue - because we had never played at the Fortitude Music Hall before and it's an amazing venue but halfway through the first song it was like we remember how to do this and then it was muscle memory from there and having a good time."No matter how many hours you spend in the rehearsal studio, nothing can replicate the feel of actually being on stage, a point backed up by Reggie."I can only answer from my personal opinion," he measured, "but you can jam as much as you want and you'll eventually get to a stage where you're rehearsal tight. You won't get any better, it doesn't matter how many more times you jam, but playing live is a completely different ball game because its adrenalin and everything else added into it which you can't emulate except for actually doing it. The only way you ever really kind of get comfortable on stage is when you're touring because you're playing night after night or close consecutively and after that, it feels fine but having a year off definitely there was a bit of go out there and chill at first because as soon as you get out there there's a huge adrenalin rush and you've gotta kind of slow everything down and take it all in pretty much."In the full interview, Reggie talks more about The Other Festival and their upcoming show at the Mansfield Tavern on March 26, introduces us to the band's new drummer and what he brings to Osaka Punch's music, finding a novelty toy for the new kid on the block, new music and more.

THE THIRD EPISODE of the show features my good friend Brenton Page (bass for Osaka Punch). This is the most fun I've had doing an episode yet. Lots of Sebulba in this one. Probably too much. Brenton is hilarious and it was such a great time figuring out that we had so much in common. Since meeting him a few years back I've been a massive fan of Brenton's band, Osaka Punch. With their innovative music videos and art direction, high-energy live performances, and unwavering devotion to dick jokes, Osaka Punch has carved out a special place for themselves in Brisbane's rock/metal scene, and Brenton is a huge part of this. BRENTON AND I talk about the differing approaches of America and Australia during covid (Hint: America is losing), the ins and outs of being a touring musician and balancing that with other aspects of life, Brenton getting his teeth knocked out work in a psychiatric hospital, we plan our post-pandemic NBA stadium tour, break down our favorite comic book characters and the plans for a new Osaka Punch album. No small horses were harmed in the making of this podcast. DARTH WHISKEY INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/darthwhiskey YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/darthwhiskey WEBSITE: https://www.darthwhiskey.com BRENTON PAGE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/brenton_page OSAKA PUNCH: https://www.youtube.com/osakapunchofficial

Look up the word debacle in the dictionary and odds are you’ll see a picture of the year 2020 smack bang, front and centre.While some businesses were able to prosper on the back of Covid-19, others were left decimated, with few being hit harder than the music and arts scene.Unsurprisingly, beer-soaked punters coming together pumping their fists in a mosh pit didn't really gel too well with venue closures and social distancing regulations. But as we roll into 2021 and restrictions as a whole tend to ease, there is a renewed sense of hope that the power and beauty that is live music will be able to make an almighty return once again and prosper.One of the first heavy festivals to be played in Australia post covid is The Other Festival, presented by Nobody, featuring 16 bands over two stages, along with DJ’s, pop up shops and even some god damn rock and roll yoga! Headlining this seriously impressive event is the Prog powerhouse act that is Cog.HEAVY catches up with bass player Luke Gower for a chat in the lead up to the event."It's been an idea we’ve been throwing around for years now in the Cog camp," he said. "It’s more Yogi, our tour manager, it’s his baby, he’s the guy that’s done all the leg work. I am not the man for logistics mate, that’s not my area. I’ll stick to fishing, beer, carpentry and bass”.Featuring a diverse line up of bands with a great mixture of genres, The Other Festival features an eclectic range of acts such as Wolf & Cub, Redhook and Osaka Punch. "The idea was to have like-minded bands and like-minded people that play good music coming together, to put on a show together for people that wanted to come check it out," Gower offered.While some bands on the bill will be no stranger to Cog's rabid fan base, (Osaka Punch & Redhook supported their last two tours) other acts performing on the night may be less known to your average punter. Pressed on Cog’s history of supporting the local scene and giving other bands a leg up, Luke say’s “giving those bands that are kind of working their way into the scene and don’t really get a guernsey, it's a great way to put a little back into the local scene and give 'em a go. I remember what it was like when we were doing it and how hard it was, it does feel good in that regard mate”.Check out the entire interview to hear all things about “The Other Festival” alongside topics of potential new material in the works, whether we’ll ever see The New Normal anniversary album tour and if any more of those elusive Just Visiting songs will get more set time...

Brisbane's first major festival of the year, The Other Festival, is set to hit stages at the Fortitude Music Hall on February 13 featuring COG, Wolf & Cub, Redhook, Osaka Punch, Voyager, Hammers, From Crisis To Collapse and more.HEAVY caught up with one of the local representatives The Atomic Beau Project earlier in the week to get their view on happenings in the lead up to the event.We started by asking vocalist Beau and drummer Andy James how excited they are for the festival on a scale of 1 to 10."11 for sure!" Beau enthused. "This is our first proper gig since last March so we're beyond pumped to get back on stage", James added.When HEAVY broaches the subject of it they are scared they might have lost their stage savvy, Beau halts proceedings with a laugh. "I hope not, don't say that!"At the time of speaking Greater Brisbane was in the middle of a three-day lockdown (which has now thankfully lifted) but the pair insist that the previous period of lockdown was used to good effect from a band perspective rather than the doom and gloom many have associated it with."We've been releasing clips and new music," Beau offered. " We're gonna release some live stuff soon as well so we've been really busy. It's been a super positive time for our band with creating. I guess we've had that extra time to get into the things that you sometimes let go a bit, like songwriting. It's been really productive and we hope to get an EP out this year! That's the goal anyway."In the full interview, Beau and Andy discuss what playing at festivals such as The Other Festival means to an aspiring young band, the origins of The Atomic Beau Project and their transition from a project into a full band, the long term benefits to Australian bands from COVID, how it has impacted the band specifically and what they have done to come out a stronger band, future music and more.

Featuring Puscifer, Osaka Punch, Head Like a Hole, The Slits, The Doors and more

We have somehow made it to the end of season one for Behind The Soundcheck today, and what better way to go out in style than with a jaunt into the world of one of the most dynamic entertainers in the biz (and one of The Soundcheck's favourite humans): Jack Venables.Leading the charge for Brisbane's prog chameleons Osaka Punch, it's an understatement to say that music and copious amounts of creativity run deep in the veins of Jack 'Muzack' Venables. An in-demand photographer by day and mythical muso by night, there's nothing quite like witnessing a man clad in sequins charm your ears and shred your soul like a rogue Backstreet Boy filling in for Slipknot at a high school formal. But while his renowned theatrics and musical prowess precedes him, there's a measured and passionate diligence in Jack's professional world that has seen him realise his creative dreams, while also earning him a reputation as a formidable frontman alongside his equally talented band-mates in the Aussie scene.This series started off looking into life on the road with Jack's bassist/band-mum Brenton 'Reggie' Page so it seems only fitting we come full circle today and return to the real reason this crazy music industry even exists: the musicians, of course. So come jump behind the scenes as Jack and Tiana Speter chat all things band life, creativity and surviving the music world

Osaka Punch are on the verge of taking their music to the next level.After dominating the Brisbane music scene for what seems like an eternity, the band has been building their profile nationally through major supports inlcuding Mammal, Cog and Living Colour.Their quirkiness and infectious sense of humour, coupled with powerful and charming music that transcends prog, funk, metal, pop and jazz has ensured they stand out from a growing pack of contenders, a fact solidified by last weekends sold out single launch at the Zoo for latest song 'Drones'.Drummer Dane 'The Beat Cleaver' Pulvirenti took time out not long before the show to let us a step closer into the crazy world that is Osaka Punch."There's more energy spent on curbing it", he laughed when asked if the sense of humour inherent in most of their tracks was difficult to weave into their music. "I'm telling you right now we do the band thing well but really, secondary, we're a band; primarily we're dick and fart joke connoisseurs. If there wasn't someone regulating us it would probably be all we fucken do! Actually, there isn't anyone regulating it and it IS all that we do, and then we argue about how little or how much of the cock that we can put in the joke. This is why people don't interview the drummer (laughs)".Dick and fart jokes play a large part in the aural and visual structure of Osaka Punch, but it is one supporting cast member above all others that has attracted the most public attention. If you are familiar with the band you will understand the following, and if you aren't, well, just read and learn."We were over in the U.K", Dane explained, "and Jack (Muzak, frontman) went to Greece and he bought me this huge - at least eight inches - black cock bottle opener thing and it was in a film clip and then a few promo things and then it kind of became the band mascot... 'coz that's what you do right? Since that took on a mascot role and life of its own we realised people were okay with dick and fart jokes so we don't feel as insecure now. We can just be ourselves and shockingly honest. All of the jokes and dumb shit is pre-meditated to a degree, but it's all normally the first idea or the first thing off the bat and the only time it ends up being quality is when it was an easy thing to think of or was off the top of our heads. Normally we talk about things and when we start pissing ourselves as we're talking then we just go with that. What else are we gonna go on? We're obviously not a band who is trying to adhere to what is commercial. We have done what we want to do the whole time. I used to think things like 'oh my God, what are we doing this for?' and then we'd drop a song and then a few thousand people would say I saw what your drummer was doing in the middle of the street, it's hilarious and I would say fuck, don't say that, now I'll have to do it all again (laughs). I had no idea that I had to basically put my morals and my ego aside when I was in a band. I thought it was supposed to raise them but no, not with this band".In the full interview Dane tells and proves why drummers are the least interviewed member of the band, talks about 'Drones' and the once again hilarious film clip, the current state of the bands mascot, harnessing their inner Queen, the heavier direction of the song and what it means for future releases, the upcoming album and when we can likely expect it, plans for 2020 and beyond and more.

We're up to Episode 4 of Behind The Soundcheck, and today it's a lesson in mixing business with pleasure as Brisbane guitarist and music production guru Chrispy Town from Osaka Punch takes us from the stage to the recording studio in style.A man as notorious for his fusion licks as he is for his passionate innovation in the studio, Chrispy has long been a fixture in the Aussie music industry, recently expanding his creative muscles by co-running Brisbane music production company Head Atlas alongside fellow creative powerhouse Joel Myles. But what series of events led this shred-lord to find his home in the music world? For Ep 4, Tiana Speter grabbed some time with Mr Chrispy Town himself to chat musicality, mixing and his journey into the music industry.

Kicking off Behind The Soundcheck for the first time ever is none other than Brisbane bass overlord and all-round lovely human Brenton Page from Osaka Punch.As a man who has seen it all touring the country alongside a horde of local and international icons, including Cog, Mammal, The Butterfly Effect and Living Colour, Brenton's take on finding balance in a world of excess and constant shifts is a refreshing juxtaposition to the clichéd rockstar mold. A stomp machine by night and a mental health nurse by day, you can guarantee this is a man with a story or two to tell, and for Episode 1 Tiana Speter grabbed some phone time with Sir Page himself to chat touring tips, musical quips and where his creative journey began.

Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 209 Gregg highly recommends checking out and supporting the following bands and musicians. Links to find more from them, and purchase their music are below. Skinny Lister – https://skinnylister.com/ facebook.com/skinnylister/, @SkinnyLister Double Experience – https://www.2xexperience.com/ facebook.com/doubleexperience/, @2xExperience Vista Wolf – iTunes, Amazon, Google Play facebook.com/WeAreVistaWolf/, @WEAREVISTAWOLF Starbenders – https://www.starbenders.com/ facebook.com/starbenders/, @STARBENDERS Badflower – http://www.badflowermusic.com/ facebook.com/wearebadflower/, @Badflower Sir Reg – http://sirregband.com/ facebook.com/sirregband/, @sirregband Osaka Punch – http://osakapunch.com/, https://osakapunch.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/osakapunch/, @Osaka_Punch Send Request – https://www.sendrequestband.com/ facebook.com/sendrequestband/, @SendRequestBand Stacked Like Pancakes – https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com/, https://stackedlikepancakes.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/SLPancakes/, @SLPancakes Check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/greggsguidetonewmusic Special thanks to Patrons Zack Western Rachel Carlson Christopher and Tess Sawaya Summer and Brian Thatcher Becky Starr Josher Hansen

Gregg's Guide to New Music: Episode 209 Gregg highly recommends checking out and supporting the following bands and musicians. Links to find more from them, and purchase their music are below. Skinny Lister – https://skinnylister.com/ facebook.com/skinnylister/, @SkinnyLister Double Experience – https://www.2xexperience.com/ facebook.com/doubleexperience/, @2xExperience Vista Wolf – iTunes, Amazon, Google Play facebook.com/WeAreVistaWolf/, @WEAREVISTAWOLF Starbenders – https://www.starbenders.com/ facebook.com/starbenders/, @STARBENDERS Badflower – http://www.badflowermusic.com/ facebook.com/wearebadflower/, @Badflower Sir Reg – http://sirregband.com/ facebook.com/sirregband/, @sirregband Osaka Punch – http://osakapunch.com/, https://osakapunch.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/osakapunch/, @Osaka_Punch Send Request – https://www.sendrequestband.com/ facebook.com/sendrequestband/, @SendRequestBand Stacked Like Pancakes – https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com/, https://stackedlikepancakes.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/SLPancakes/, @SLPancakes Check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/greggsguidetonewmusic Special thanks to Patrons Zack Western Rachel Carlson Christopher and Tess Sawaya Summer and Brian Thatcher Becky Starr Josher Hansen

Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 209 Gregg highly recommends checking out and supporting the following bands and musicians. Links to find more from them, and purchase their music are below. Skinny Lister – https://skinnylister.com/ facebook.com/skinnylister/, @SkinnyLister Double Experience – https://www.2xexperience.com/ facebook.com/doubleexperience/, @2xExperience Vista Wolf – iTunes, Amazon, Google Play facebook.com/WeAreVistaWolf/, @WEAREVISTAWOLF Starbenders – https://www.starbenders.com/ facebook.com/starbenders/, @STARBENDERS Badflower – http://www.badflowermusic.com/ facebook.com/wearebadflower/, @Badflower Sir Reg – http://sirregband.com/ facebook.com/sirregband/, @sirregband Osaka Punch – http://osakapunch.com/, https://osakapunch.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/osakapunch/, @Osaka_Punch Send Request – https://www.sendrequestband.com/ facebook.com/sendrequestband/, @SendRequestBand Stacked Like Pancakes – https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com/, https://stackedlikepancakes.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/SLPancakes/, @SLPancakes Check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/greggsguidetonewmusic Special thanks to Patrons Zack Western Rachel Carlson Christopher and Tess Sawaya Summer and Brian Thatcher Becky Starr Josher Hansen

Gregg’s Guide to New Music: Episode 209 Gregg highly recommends checking out and supporting the following bands and musicians. Links to find more from them, and purchase their music are below. Skinny Lister – https://skinnylister.com/ facebook.com/skinnylister/, @SkinnyLister Double Experience – https://www.2xexperience.com/ facebook.com/doubleexperience/, @2xExperience Vista Wolf – iTunes, Amazon, Google Play facebook.com/WeAreVistaWolf/, @WEAREVISTAWOLF Starbenders – https://www.starbenders.com/ facebook.com/starbenders/, @STARBENDERS Badflower – http://www.badflowermusic.com/ facebook.com/wearebadflower/, @Badflower Sir Reg – http://sirregband.com/ facebook.com/sirregband/, @sirregband Osaka Punch – http://osakapunch.com/, https://osakapunch.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/osakapunch/, @Osaka_Punch Send Request – https://www.sendrequestband.com/ facebook.com/sendrequestband/, @SendRequestBand Stacked Like Pancakes – https://www.stackedlikepancakes.com/, https://stackedlikepancakes.bandcamp.com/ facebook.com/SLPancakes/, @SLPancakes Check out my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/greggsguidetonewmusic Special thanks to Patrons Zack Western Rachel Carlson Christopher and Tess Sawaya Summer and Brian Thatcher Becky Starr Josher Hansen

"It's just in the mixing phase at the moment", enthused Osaka Punch bass player Reggie on their upcoming single. "We recorded it with Caleb James, who has done our last two tracks, and we're just getting it mixed at the Gold Coast so once it's mixed and mastered we'll be releasing it... well the plan is to release it about a week before we start the Cog tour so we're definitely getting some new music out there. We've had the intention of doing all these new tracks and the new album and stuff but then we had tours come up here and there which kind of kept putting everything back. It's good to finally have some time to get into the studio and record the stuff we've got and start getting new stuff out there and start playing some new tunes".In the full interview Reggie goes further into the new single and plans for the next album, discusses their frenetic touring schedule, reveals the mindset of support bands on major tours and gives an insight into the do's and don't's, the bands approach to their music, an in-depth history of the band, an insightful description of his bandmates and more.COG ‘Drawn Together’ 2019 Tour Dates (Melbourne and Brisbane are sold out)With Osaka Punch and The OmnificTickets on sale nowFriday, 8th February 2019The Great Northern, Byron BayTickets: FacebookThursday, 14th February 2019The Triffid, BrisbaneTickets: FacebookFriday, 15th February 2019Max Watts, SydneyTickets: FacebookSaturday, 16th February 2019Max Watts, MelbourneTickets: FacebookFriday, 1st March 2019The Cambridge Hotel, NewcastleTickets: FacebookSaturday, 2nd March 2019Waves, WollongongTickets: FacebookSunday, 3rd March 2019Live Lane Festival, Port MacquarieTickets: Facebook

"Due to long-standing personal, political, music and business differences Mammal has decided it cannot continue and is no more."It was with this statement in 2009 that fans of Mammal were informed that the band was no more. It was a statement that came seemingly out of the blue to the bands massive legion of fans, but one which, according to vocalist Ezekiel Ox, had been coming for some time."We were struggling," he emphasized. "Four young members got thrown together and we were really defining ourselves as people in a lot of ways through that period of our lives in our mid to late twenties. We were under a lot of pressure; we had a lot of expectation around us - mainly internally - and things were getting a little difficult being in each other's pockets. We never stopped touring and making music together and we got to a point where we weren't really agreeing on much and that turned into some really toxic shit. Throw into that a dose of drug use, alcohol, and just a little bit of fucken ego as well - and ego is not a dirty word, you've gotta have an ego to do what Mammal do - but it... I don't think we kind of understood the bull we were riding at the time and it threw us off in the end."Ezekiel Ox is a frontman known for his political views and outspokenness. He has never been shy to voice his opinion - and is one of the rare people unafraid to back it up.In a brutally honest, no holds barred interview, Ezekiel goes into detail about Mammal's untimely break up nearly a decade ago, as well as what changed to make them reform last year. He talks about going back on his word in regards to never playing in the band again, plus goes in depth on the history of the band, where they have been, and where they intend to go. He reveals his personal doubts and troubles after leaving the band and opens up on the debut album as well as new material. To hear this and more, tune in to the attached audio. MAMMAL COMMUNITY TOUR 2018 Friday 27 July 2018. Fowlers Live - Adelaide, SA. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet.Saturday 28 July 2018. Rosemount - Perth, WA. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet.Thursday 09 August 2018. Bloom - Geelong, VIC. with Osaka Punch and Slim Jeffries Friday 10 August 2018. Pelly Bar - Frankston, VIC. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Saturday 11 August 2018. The Croxton - Melbourne, VIC. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Thursday 16 August 2018. The Bridge Hotel - Forth, TAS. with Osaka Punch and Daisycutter. Friday 17 August 2018. Club 54 - Launceston, TAS. with Osaka Punch and Daisycutter. Saturday 18 August 2018. Republic Bar - Hobart, TAS. with Osaka Punch and Daisycutter. Friday 24 August 2018. Cambridge - Newcastle, NSW. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Saturday 25 August 2018. Long Jetty Hotel - Long Jetty, NSW. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Thursday 6 September 2018. The Basement - Canberra, ACT. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Friday 7 September 2018. Manning Bar - Sydney, NSW. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Saturday 8 September 2018. Waves - Wollongong, NSW. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Saturday 15 September 2018. The Zoo - Brisbane, QLD. with Osaka Punch and Fresh Violet. Tuesday 02 October 2018. The Underworld - London, UK. with special guest. Early Bird tickets SOLD OUT. 2nd release General Tickets selling fast.

Tomina Vincent from Brisbane alt rock act Flynn Effect spoke to SYN Media's Stefan about the band's upcoming EP Monument, out July 6. Other topics include moving to Melbourne, playing in Melbourne, the music scene in her home country of Bulgaria, music piracy and upcoming tour dates. Check out the band's new single, "Believer", on YouTube. Recorded 2nd June 2018.Surfacing as a live band in 2014, Flynn Effect have established themselves within their scene as a force to be reckoned with – delivering alternative rock with a theatrical flair. Flynn Effect's famously ambitious live show has seen the band perform alongside local heavyweights Orpheus Omega,Osaka Punch and Darkcell, as well as share the stage with Lacuna Coil, Wednesday 13, Davey Suicide and Seether.  The band's second album Obsidian (2017) comes equipped with super-sized hooks and musical nuance alike, switching from one end of the rock spectrum to the other in a heartbeat. Obsidian received rave reviews and took the band around the country for the first time. In 2018, Flynn Effect are embarking on a new journey and promise a very special release in July. -- Tune in to SYN's Punk and Metal Night, Moshpit, on 8pm-11pm Thursdays, on SYN 90.7 FM & Digital, and online at www.syn.org.au. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moshpitonsyn/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @MoshpitSYN Hashtag: #MoshpitonSYN Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/moshpitonsyn?sub_confirmation=1 Omny Podcast: http://omnyapp.com/shows/moshpit Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/moshpit-backstage-podcast/id1103834864?ls=1

Episode #06 of the Hyper Manic Noize Podcast is here so get ready to groove with Brenton [aka Reggie], bass shredder for musical mutants OSAKA PUNCH [QLD]. They've been hitting the road promoting their new single "How We Operate" [check out the single at the end of the show!!] and we sat down for a "Death Monster Super Pod". We learned about Jesus through a geriatric rap group [complete with gratuitous N-bombs] and Reggie fills me in on the Osaka Punch story. We discuss my theory about bassists vs someone who plays bass, almost missing their flight to Perth, the band's albums and videos and the prospect of eating a band member's memb [...]