Podcast appearances and mentions of quan yeomans

If you've ever wondered what it's like to survive 30 years in an Australian band without a punch-up, a lawsuit, or at least a few costume changes, Quan Yeomans of Regurgitator is here to tell you—it's mostly sweat, setlist amnesia, and just the right amount of “naive courage” to dive headfirst into the circle pit of life.Ali Williams catches up with Quan mid-tour, somewhere between a billion-degree beach day and Quan's Melbourne “hoodie weather.” Regurgitator's recent shows clock in at a marathon hour and 55 minutes, a feat even Quan admits is “too much for me.” The band briefly flirted with the idea of an intermission—abandoned after realising it just broke the groove. Audiences now get an uninterrupted slab of Gurge, and honestly, no one's screaming for an encore after that much garage rock. As Quan puts it: “I played everything!”The current tour isn't just another lap around the sun—it's a madcap dive into the Regurgitator singles catalogue, dusting off tracks they haven't played in years (thank you, Google, for those forgotten lyrics). There are over 50 singles, so no, they're not playing them all (unless you fancy a three-hour endurance test). But the setlist is a living, breathing thing, evolving with every gig—much like the band themselves. Expect some surprises, and don't get too comfortable: they change it up to avoid “getting bored” and keep the fans guessing.Forget the urban legend about meeting band members Ben Ely and Quan meeting on a Brisbane bus—turns out Ben first rocked up at Quan's mum's place to score weed. “He just happened to walk downstairs where I was tinkering with my 4-track,” says Quan, and the rest is history. Brisbane in those days was a tight little scene: cross a few one-way streets and you'd bump into half your future bandmates (or get hopelessly lost, if you're Ali).Regurgitator's music has always balanced piss-taking parody with actual substance—something Quan admits is often missed by casual listeners. “I'm amazed how many people don't listen to the lyrics,” he laughs, despite the fact he obsesses over every word. These days, their songs show up on random playlists, introducing a whole new generation of fans (many thanks to TikTok and Spotify—“even if Spotify's evil,” Quan quips). The band's legacy now stretches from ‘90s moshers to 19-year-olds who think The Angels are edgy vintage.Despite three decades of gigging and a few legendary bust-ups (including one that almost ended in a lawsuit—cheers, Martin), Quan says the band feels more like a family than ever. New members like Sarah have slotted in seamlessly, proving sometimes a bit of stability trumps creative friction. That said, Quan reckons the secret to not going stale is “reinventing yourself—take a page from Bowie.” But these days, the wild competitive spark of youth has mellowed into something more sustainable: “Now it's way easier to tour. It's easygoing, it's lovely.”Swerving into songwriting, journalism, and the perils of letting technology do all the heavy lifting. Quan's not shy about the state of AI writing: “My god, the writing part is so bad. It's terrible… it just messes it up every time. It's such a slop.” For Regurgitator, the real art comes from putting in the work, not “pressing buttons.” So, aspiring artists—take note: it's called a work of art for a reason.As Quan wraps up, he drops the essential plug: “You can catch us playing at a rural town near you, and probably a big city as well, so please come along. We'd love to see your face. It'll be a good time.” So, whether you're an OG Gurge tragic or a TikTok kid who thinks Polyester Girl is a deep cut, Regurgitator's Jukeboxxin' tour is your chance to see living legends in the flesh.Check out Regurgitator's upcoming Jukeboxxin' dates—from the Top end to Tassie and everywhere in between. Expect singalongs, sweat, and possibly a history lesson in Aussie music, all delivered with Regurgitator's signature sideways grin. Tickets available now—don't sleep on it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

Join Cheryl Lee - That Radio Chick on STILL ROCKIN' IT for news, reviews, music and interviews with some of our favourite Australian musicians.What if you could trace the fascinating journey of a rock star from a non-musical household to leading one of Australia's most iconic bands? Join us as we chat with Quan Yeomans, the charismatic frontman of Regurgitator, who shares his unique path to musical fame. From his initial resistance to piano lessons to discovering his passion for the guitar through the sounds of Led Zeppelin, Quan's story is one of serendipity and self-discovery. Hear about the mythicized origins of Regurgitator, including a memorable encounter with bandmate Ben Ely, and how Quan's supportive family played an unexpected role in his rise to stardom.Take a nostalgic journey with us back to the 90s, reminiscing about the era's iconic bands like Little Birdie and Jebediah, and listen to Quan's excitement about the forthcoming Hotter Than Hell tour. We explore the evolution of music consumption and how Quan's children influence his own listening habits, spanning from hip-hop to pop, featuring artists like Ivan Ooze and Olivia Rodrigo. This episode promises engaging stories and insights, reminding us of the enduring appeal of 90s music and the importance of meaningful conversations in the music world.What has Quan Yeomans been up to lately?  Let's find out!!Get out when you can, support local music and I'll see you down the front!!Visit: ThatRadioChick.com.au

Quan Yeomans is the singer, guitarist, and songwriter from Australian art pop legends Regurgitator, who released their tenth album Invader last week, and are about to embark on a massive tour of the country. Get tickets and buy the record from regurgitator.net.

Quan Yeomans of Regurgitator (and Happyland, the band that have a song called Don't You Know Who I Am? that you may be familiar with) joins me to discuss the second half of Side B. TracklistingLighthouse Family – HighThe Verve – Lucky ManBen Harper – Mama's Trippin (The Freedom Mix)All Saints – I Know Where It's AtAqua – Turn Back TimeRegurgitator – Polyester GirlThe Mighty Mighty Bosstones – The Rascal KingCatatonia – Road RageFastball - The WaySee Regurgitator live in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Fremantle. Tickets at https://regurgitator.netSupport the podcast by becoming a Patreon subscriber for a bonus weekly music podcast focusing on Hit Machine. Join at patreon.com/dykwia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover:That it's normal (and ok) to work in the cracks as a creative parent.  "If there's one thing that defines me it's when I meet adults and see they're buried under a rubble of adulthood, I just want to dig them out""Art is time condensed" Touching on recollecting and respect of First People's knowledge and science Links IG @regurgitators & @regurgitatorspogogoshowShoutouts:Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh Classic teachings from the world's most revered meditation masterAngela Carter's Book of Fairy Tales“Music is liquid architecture; architecture is frozen music.” Johann Wolfgang von GoetheAustrian artist & architect HundertwasserBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

This season of Rewind commemorates the 25th anniversary of Regurgitator's debut album Tu-Plang. Steve Bell talks to original members Quan Yeomans, Ben Ely and Martin Lee along with the behind-the-scenes team who were there as the album was made. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sonic anarchy, funny lyrics, and genius pop songs made Regurgitator a vital part of Australia's alternative music explosion in the 1990's.

Quan Yeomans is a guy who likes to play. Whether fronting Regurgitator for the past quarter century and bringing his songwriting clout to their punk, pop, and electronic missives, stepping out with the hyper sounds of Happyland, or collaborating on any number of other projects, there's a sense of childlike wonder, of curiosity and risk, to  all he does. That's why I asked him to Take 5 with his inner child songs. I wanted to hear that music that, for him, captured that sense of freedom, of newness, of the silliness of childhood. What I didn't realise when I came up with the theme though, was that his late father was a psychiatrist. And the concept and exploration of the inner child, is something he had been exploring his whole life. From James Chance to The Velvet Underground to Peggy Lee, this is a perfectly wonderful trip through Quan's brain and musical heart. Contort Yourself  - James Chance Shave 'Em Dry - Lucille Bogan Dumb Head - Ginny Arnell After Hours (Closet Mix) - Velvet Underground Is That All There Is? - Peggy Lee/Robert Norberg

Quan Yeomans is a guy who likes to play. Whether fronting Regurgitator for the past quarter century and bringing his songwriting clout to their punk, pop, and electronic missives, stepping out with the hyper sounds of Happyland, or collaborating on any number of other projects, there’s a sense of childlike wonder, of curiosity and risk, to  all he does. That’s why I asked him to Take 5 with his inner child songs. I wanted to hear that music that, for him, captured that sense of freedom, of newness, of the silliness of childhood. What I didn’t realise when I came up with the theme though, was that his late father was a psychiatrist. And the concept and exploration of the inner child, is something he had been exploring his whole life. From James Chance to The Velvet Underground to Peggy Lee, this is a perfectly wonderful trip through Quan’s brain and musical heart. Contort Yourself  - James Chance Shave 'Em Dry - Lucille Bogan Dumb Head - Ginny Arnell After Hours (Closet Mix) - Velvet Underground Is That All There Is? - Peggy Lee/Robert Norberg

Quan Yeomans is a guy who likes to play. Whether fronting Regurgitator for the past quarter century and bringing his songwriting clout to their punk, pop, and electronic missives, stepping out with the hyper sounds of Happyland, or collaborating on any number of other projects, there’s a sense of childlike wonder, of curiosity and risk, to  all he does. That’s why I asked him to Take 5 with his inner child songs. I wanted to hear that music that, for him, captured that sense of freedom, of newness, of the silliness of childhood. What I didn’t realise when I came up with the theme though, was that his late father was a psychiatrist. And the concept and exploration of the inner child, is something he had been exploring his whole life. From James Chance to The Velvet Underground to Peggy Lee, this is a perfectly wonderful trip through Quan’s brain and musical heart. Contort Yourself  - James Chance Shave 'Em Dry - Lucille Bogan Dumb Head - Ginny Arnell After Hours (Closet Mix) - Velvet Underground Is That All There Is? - Peggy Lee/Robert Norberg

Thank you to our Co-Producer patron Chris Marlton for selecting this week's topic! This 1997 Australian alternative rock record was a massive success in its home country, but is something we (the hosts) were totally unfamiliar with. We look at how music subjectively builds identity for some "young people" to understand why Unit is so important to adults looking back on their outsider adolescence. Interested in the media we discussed this episode? Please support the show by purchasing it through our affiliate store: Unit Additional Resources: Polyester genius: reflecting on the boundary-pushing perfection of Regurgitator’s 1997 classic, Unit MUSIC REVIEW | Regurgitator – Unit (1997) ! (The Song Formerly Known As) by Regurgitator – towering electronic fuzz Jade Lazarevic. (2012, September 8). The way we were. Newcastle Herald, The (Includes the Central Coast Herald), p. 12. ELIZABETH LORD. (2012). Regurgitator relive retro. Mercury, The (Hobart), 6. Regurgitator has always pleased itself — and fans are happy to tag along Andrew M c Millen. (2018, August 2). Band of outsiders. Australian, The, p. 15. Regurgitator crowd still partying like it's 1999 By: Craig Platt, Age, The (Melbourne), 03126307, Aug 13, 2018 Brain uploading, warts and elaborate subterfuge: a chat with Quan Yeomans of Regurgitator

Regurgitator: Brisbane’s own Regurgitator formed in 1994 originally as a side project for members Quan Yeomans (guitar, vocals), Ben Ely (bass, vocals) and Martin Lee (drums). Quickly signing to Warner, the band released 2 EP’s before their first full length Tu-Plang in 1996. Following up with Unit a year later, The ‘Gurge solidified themselves as Australia’s premier alternative rock band. A slew of ARIA’s, a new drummer (Front End Loaders’ Peter Kostic), a reality TV show, a best of and a whole heap of record sales followed. The band have released a total of 10 studio albums with their latest Headroxx released in August 2018 through Valve Records, a label run by longtime manager Paul Curtis. Recorded at The Tivoli on the 25th of August 2018. Recorded & mixed by Greg Jard. TV Haze: TV Haze are Dylan Stewart on guitar/bass/vocals, Andy Hayden on bass/guitar and Sarah Thompson on drums. Forming in 2015, the Melbournians have already released 3 albums over 18 months, the last of which, Circle The Sun, was released in April 2018 through Poison City Records. Their sound takes a soulful and nostalgic journey back into sepia-toned, hook filled indie rock. Recorded at Sonic Masala Fest on the 18th of August 2018. Recorded & mixed by Branko Cosic.

Ben Ely (Regurgitator). A legend of the Brisbane music industry, Ben along with his comrades in Regurgitator have been going for almost 25 years. They are on the cusp of releasing their ninth studio album, Headroxx

Seja talks to her guest Quan Yeomans from Regurgitator about his experiences as a songwriter and musician. She also asks what the strangest or worst show/experience Quan has had as part of his artistic venture. The answer to this question can be heard at the end of the podcast and was sent to an artist to illustrate. This week the story was drawn by Scott Edgar (Tripod). You can see the illustration on the HearSej Facebook and Instagram pages.