Available to pre-order now on Bandcamp, a new archival record that I am involved with... the YOUNG CHARLATANS '1978' LP, and on a new imprint (Eminent Records). The first compile of this short lived Melbourne New Wave/Post Punk band featuring four awesome individuals who have stamped their style and musicianship across the fabric of the Australian Independent music scene.. Ollie Olsen (Pre-Whirlywirld /Max Q etc..), Rowland S. Howard (Pre -Boys Next Door /The Birthday Party), Janine Hall (who would later play in The Saints and Weddings, Parties, Anything) and Jeffrey Wegener (Pre- The Laughing Clowns). The record includes the embryonic version of 'Shivers' and a swag of really strong Demo and Live tracks which have survived the past bunch of decades. Deep liner notes, photos and art and an initial edition of 100 on Purple Vinyl and regular Black Vinyl also. Mastered by Mikey Young and a great snapshot of Melbourne's flourishing band scene of the late 70's.Watch for a string of LP's on the label across 2026, some of which will be co-released with FMR.
BAD BATCH FANZINE!
A killer Geelong zine which has been pumping out the printed goods across a swag of cool issues, and ISSUE SIX is out now and available to all across Australia (O/S peeps get in touch for postage) and is JAM PACKED full of great Interviews, artwork, photos, reviews and more.
This Issue has an interview with yours truly...
Congrats to Adam and Rick on another BRILL local 48-page fanzine.
