Eddy Current Suppression Ring are an honest, no game playing, straight to the point kinda band straight outta the streets of Melbourne. The group rose to prominence in 2008 off the back of their hot album 'Primary Colours'.
The band began playing together in 2003 at a work Christmas party at a vinyl pressing plant. There's four members to the band, Brendan Suppression, Eddy Current, Rob Solid and Danny Current, all obviously aliases. They're not opposed to adding a fifth member either, "we'd possibly add an orangutang as they have opposable thumbs and could probably pull off some guitar parts".
With their intense alternative-punk rock sound, you would think these guys hit the piss or something else very often, however, Eddy explains how he's anti "booze, hallucinogens and Adam Sandler movies". The others though don't seem anti anything, with Rob suggesting how he often sees "walls breathing" and Brendan thinks he sometimes sees "trees dance".
ECSR are a smart ass bunch of guys too (which we at Music Universe are too). They have just released a new EP 'That Time Of Day' and when asked what it referred too, they simply said "lunchtime". When asked what would might happening in a movie scene if their music was being played in the background, they simply answered "the credits". They also know that if one were to shove a knife into an electrical socket to find out what an Eddy Current felt like, that "you would be dead through your foolish and reckless behaviour with electricity".
It was an absolute pleasure interviewing Eddy Current Suppression Ring and everyone should do themsleves a favour and buy 'Primary Colours' and see them live immediately. These boys are definitely electrifying the music scene with their live shows and they will be sending eddy currents through your system as part of the 'Roar Sounds' this Thursday at the Melbourne Zoo.
Eddy Current Suppression Ring + Tame Impala Thursday 19th February Melbourne Zoo
Tame Impala will join Eddy Current Suppression Ring for the upcoming 'Roar Sounds' event on Thursday 19th Fenruary at Melbourne Zoo.
Tame Impala have only released an EP, but jeeezz is it a good one. Considering that they only hit the map late last year, Tame have gone on to become one of the hottest and hyped Australian talents seen in a long time.
The Perth band have a psychedelic, rock formula that just seems to have come out of the late 60's and early 70's. Think the Doors having a drink with Pink Floyd, whilst Wolfmother are playing table tennis in the same room. The EP is quite simply special. Do yourself a favour and buy their EP. These guys are the next big thing and if you haven't heard of them yet, then clearly you aren't reading Music Universe properly.
Get in early at 5:30pm to check out the Zoo’s residents till 7pm. BYO food and drink (no glass besides wine bottles, please!) or buy it there. This event is all ages.
DON'T FORGET: You can still win tickets to see one of these gigs simply by subscribing to Music Universe now. Enter your email address into the box on the left hand side of the page and you could win a double pass to see lions, tigers and music, oh my!
ROAR SOUNDS AT MELB ZOO: Thursday 5 February - Kate Miller Heidke (QLD) + The Verses Thursday 12 February - Wolf & Cub (SA) + Van She (NSW) Thursday 19 February – Eddy Current Suppression Ring + Tame Impala Thursday 26 February - Resin Dogs (QLD) Feat. N’fa (1200 Techniques) + Phrase + Alexx The Kidd
Eddy Current Suppression Ring will join the illustrious line-up for the upcoming 'Roar Sounds' event at Melbourne Zoo.
Eddy Current have just released a new EP, 'That Time of Day' and is limited to only 1000 copies. Considering that their second album 'Primary Colours' made some people's 'best of' lists, the EP will surely sell out in no time.
The Melbourne band have a simple, catchy formula that just seems to ooze energy on the dancefloor. The single is quite simply as raw and crinkle cut as you're going to get these days. Do yourself a favour, listen to their stuff and buy tickets. If you haven't seen them yet, you're an idiot.
Get in early at 5:30pm to check out the Zoo’s residents till 7pm. BYO food and drink (no glass besides wine bottles, please!) or buy it there. This event is all ages.
DON'T FORGET: You can still win tickets to see one of these gigs simply by subscribing to Music Universe now. Enter your email address into the box on the left hand side of the page and you could win a double pass to see lions, tigers and music, oh my!
ROAR SOUNDS AT MELB ZOO: Thursday 5 February - Kate Miller Heidke (QLD) + The Verses Thursday 12 February - Wolf & Cub (SA) + Van She (NSW) Thursday 19 February – Eddy Current Suppression Ring + Support TBA Thursday 26 February - Resin Dogs (QLD) Feat. N’fa (1200 Techniques) + Phrase + Alexx The Kidd
Happy January 21st guys! Why are we so happy today you ask? Well, we've just teamed up with the presenters of 'Roar Sounds' to give four lucky people a chance to win a double pass to one of the gigs at Melbourne Zoo.
As mentioned previously, ice cream brand Drumstick and Amphead Music and Entertainment Group are bringing Melbourne a unique series of gigs during February. Instead of the standard stock dark, indoor, sweaty venue, they've decided to get together with Melbourne Zoo and showcase some seriously good music with a unique experience. To have a chance to win a double pass to one of the gigs, just subscribe to Music Universe today!!! Subscribe here or look on the top-left hand side of the Music Universe homepage and enter your email address.
On Thursday 5th Feb, talented and emerging Brisbane artist Kate Miller-Heidke, will give a delicious performance. Kate is a singer-songwriter who is well trained in Opera but has now crossed over to pop songs. Her second album, 'Curiouser', was released in October and has become quite successful. She will be supported by The Verses. http://www.katemillerhedike.com/
On Thursday 12th Feb, 'Roar Sounds' is providing a monsterous double act. Adelaide heroes Wolf n Cub and Sydneysiders Van She will deliver such a gig that we think the animals might break outta their cages. Wolf & Cub are about to release their second album and are sure to wake the animals up. Van She released 'V' last year to some stellar reviews and will make every bone in your body move. http://www.vanshe.com/ http://www.wolfandcub.com/
As for Thursday 19th Feb, the acts haven't been officially announced yet. We know who it is and all we can tell you is that this will probably be the hottest ticket in town. Would be unbelievable if you won a double pass to this. Subscribe now!!!
Finally, on Thursday 26th Feb, Melbourne Zoo will host a massive hip hop show. The likes of the Resin Dogs, N'Fa (1200 techniques), Phrase and Alexx The Kid will bring the house or, should we say, zoo down! The Resin Dogs released their debut album back in 2000 and stamped their authority on the Auzzie hip-hip scene. Their live show is sensational and should not be missed.
So, let's remind you of what you have to do. Subscribe to Music Universe today and you will go in the draw to win one of four double passes to one of the 'Roar Sounds' gigs. It ain't hard. Oh yeah, besides the double pass, you'll also receive up-to-date news from Music Universe. Not so bad hey? For those that miss out on the double pass, you can still go to this awesome event. Tickets on sale now through zoo.org.au or 1300 ZOOS VIC. Get in early at 5:30pm to check out the zoo’s inhabitants till 7pm. BYO food and drink (no glass besides wine bottles, please!) or buy it there. This event is all ages. For more info, visit www.zoos.org.au/Melbourne/Roar_Sounds
