4zzz Live Delay

Screamfeeder: Episode 139 of Live Delay features legendary 90’s alternative rock group Screamfeeder. Beginning in Brisbane in 1990, Screamfeeder have become icons of the Australian alternative music scene, leading the way for independent Australian artists. In their expansive career they have released 6 albums, four EPs, toured extensively and supported bands like Sonic Youth, Pavement, and Rollins Band. Over the last few years the band have re-released vinyls of their classics, toured sporadically, and even taken time to establish themselves as respectable solo musicians. Recorded and Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Spiegeltent at Brisbane Festival for 4ZZZ Flashback: 40 Years of Independent Radio Celebrations, 20th September 2015. Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 8-9pm, Friday 16th October 2015. Show production and engineering: Branko Cosic.

Super Best Friends: Super Best Friends are a trio from Canberra known for their mix of gritty punk songs with memorable hooks and strong political themes. Super Best Friends came to the attention of the masses in 2013 with the release of their single ‘Round and Round’, which featured cameo appearances from most of parliament house including Kevin Rudd, Tony Abbot, and Clive Palmer. Their debut album ‘Status Updates’ was released in early 2015 on Gun Fever Records and features songs about friends, social media addiction and the state of Australian politics. Their live shows perfectly demonstrate their level of energy and rage that makes these songs all the more powerful. Recorded by Harvey O’Sullivan and Hugh Fasher Mixed by Harvey O’Sullivan Mastered by Andrew Edgson Recorded at Newtown Social Club, Sydney, 2nd of May, 2015. Weak Boys: Weak boys are a group of 30 something year olds who like to sing about your everyday life and the problems we all face like landlords, hangovers, and running out of wine.

The Peep Tempel The Peep Tempel started in 2008 when neighbours Blake Scott and Steven Carter began jamming and recording songs in their home studio. After releasing two 7-inch singles they ramped it up and added a bass player to the mix. Since then they have toured both here and in Europe, as well as released an EP and two full albums to much praise including shortlisting’s for the Australian music prize, and song of the year at the APRA Awards. A review from this particular set described their set as “Ferocious and fun, a winning combination”. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Brightside, Brisbane, 16th of May 2015. Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 8-9pm, Friday 25th September 2015. Show production and engineering: Branko Cosic.

Sunbeam Sound Machine: Kicking off this week’s episode is the brilliant brainchild of Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Nick Sowersby, aka Sunbeam Sound Machine. SSM offers a simply hypnotising sound of lo-fi, psychedelic pop that will certainly send you adrift into a magical place filled with unlimited wonders and enchanted creatures. Immersive soundscapes, intricate layers of melodies, vocals, and simply strange sounds that vie for your attention, Sunbeam Sound Machine is the perfect soundtrack to a lazy Sunday afternoon, where you’re floating amongst the clouds. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Triffid, Brisbane, 27th of June, 2015. Jesse Davidson: Although he’s only 18 years of age, Adelaide youngster Jesse Davidson has built quite a reputation for himself since the release of his singles, ‘Winter’ and ‘Flaws’. 2015 has been a great year for this sky rocketing musician as he’s already released his debut EP Ocean, signed a global publishing deal and performed in the St. Jerome’s Laneway

This episode of Live Delay showcases some of the performances that have been featured on the show during the first half of 2015. Danyl Jesu – Abandon Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic @ 10000Hz Recordings. Recorded at The Bearded Lady, Brisbane, 5th of November 2014. We All Want To – Ramp Up the Bleeding Recorded by Mathew Hall Mixed by Branko Cosic @ 1000Hz Recordings. Recorded at The Underdog Pub Co, Brisbane, 29th of March 2014. Sparkspitter – Vandelous Recorded Branko Cosic @ 1000Hz Recordings. Mixed by Cameron Smith Recorded at The Waiting Room, Brisbane, 12th of September 2014. Giants of Science – Your Coke May Be Pepsi Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic @ 1000Hz Recordings. Recorded at The Prince of Wales Hotel, Nundah, 17th of January 2015. Go Go Fish – Guest List Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic @ 1000Hz Recordings. Recorded at the Greenslopes Bowls Club as part of the Sonic Masala Festival, on the 14th of March, 2015. Baptism of Uzi – Carnal Need Recorded by Anthony Cornish. Mixed by Branko Cosic

Halfway: Made up of eight players, Brisbane based rock band, Halfway injects the unusual combination of banjo, pedal steel guitar, piano, and mandolin into the genre’s usual instrumentation. Three of the members – John Busby, Elwin Hawtin and Chris Dale originally hail from Rockhampton, Central Queensland. After moving to Brisbane and recruiting the like-minded Ben Johnson (bass), Halfway was formed in 2000. Joining shortly after were Dublin born brothers Noel Fitzpatrick (pedal steel) and Liam Fitzpatrick (banjo/mandolin). The finishing touches to the lineup were added with the inclusion of ex-Go-Between John Willsteed (guitar) & Luke Peacock ‘The Bird’ (keys/guitar). Since their formation, the band has released four critically acclaimed albums, the latest being ‘Any Old Love’ in 2014. In 2008, key writers, John Busby and Chris Dale won the Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship, arguably one of the most prestigious song writing award in Australia. Recorded & mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Triffid, Br

Lyall Moloney: Self-proclaimed villain and singer/producer, Lyall Moloney is booming out of the Sydney Inner-West’s expanding hub of talent. This Sydney artist puts a fresh twist on hip-hop, by combing electronica and hip hop with floaty, sub- aquatic guitars. Bringin’ the beats, synths, and sample techniques of 90s R&B vibe, his sound just simply stimulates your senses. After a run of shows in Europe and dropping his debut album, “Only Lonely” a month ago, LyMo is currently on tour for his sexy new single, “Pot of Gold” which features Dylan Frost from Sticky Fingers. So if you’re loving what you’re hearing, be sure to check-out a show near you. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Bearded Lady, Brisbane, 13th of August, 2015. Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 8-9pm, Friday 28 August 2015. Show production and engineering: Branko Cosic.

Canyonero: Naming themselves after a fictional car that appears in The Simpsons, Canyonero are a young 4-piece band that are starting to gain some steam in the Brisbane Indie Pop scene. Having been around for two years, they’ve released two EP’s, with one of them recorded by esteemed ARIA-award winning producer, Magoo. This particular recording was captured in the 4ZZZ Car Park as part of Youth Week celebrations held at the station, and shows off their talent for quick and tight melodies that got the entire area dancing. Recorded & mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at the 4ZZZ Car Park on the 18th of April, 2015. Swaying Buildings: Swaying Buildings hail from Brisbane and is the creative outlet for brothers Marco & Rocco Ilinic. Active for just over a decade, the band have self recorded, mixed, mastered and done artwork for two albums and two EP’s, the latest release being their Minimalist Rooms EP from November 2014. The particular set we are about to hear was recording in Brisbane in September 2013 and d

HITS: The first band we’re going to hear from have a no-nonsense name that confidently describes the caliber of songs they write. That band’s name is HITS. Having just celebrated their tenth anniversary as a band, they’ve lived more in that time than some bands would dare to imagine. With the twin guitar attack of Tamara Dawn and Stacey Coleman, vicious vocals from Dick Richards and solid backbone of Andy Buchanan and Gregor Mulvey, their live show effortlessly blow the minds of punters that come in contact with their extremely loud take on rock music. The latest record from HITS, 2014’s ‘Hikikomori’ was produced by legendary rock’n’roll figure Rob Younger, he of Radio Birdman and New Christs fame, and has been getting rave reviews from not only Australia, but Europe too. It was also longlisted for the 2014 Coopers Australian Music Prize. This particular set that we are about to listen to was captured at their 10th anniversary birthday show and is one of the finest documents of this bands live presence. R

Sex On Toast: Sex On Toast are a funked up lot, specialising in overblown choreography and onstage antics, these new-jack swingers feel ripped straight from another era. Last month saw the release of their brand new single, “Oh Loretta”, a throwback track that could have been recorded in the 70’s, but is nevertheless yesterday fresh. Equal parts righteous and ridiculous, Sex On Toast are known for their raucous and engaging live shows. These Festival regulars, have performed on numerous stages across Australia, from Melbourne International Jazz Festival and Adelaide Fringe, to Apollo Bay Music Festival and Woodford Folk where this set was recorded. Live from the Bazaar stage and running through the new year, this is Sex On Toast. Recorded & Mixed by John Robinson. Recorded at Woodford Folk Festival, 27th December, 2014. The Eagle Junction: Local band The Eagle Junction are hard at work at the the moment, touring their particular brand of blues pop, kitsch-rock around Australia. After taking home the pri

Frown: Over the past year, local doom metal band, Frown have been wreaking havoc over humankind across the Australian East Coast. Using the Pagan calendar to record their latest release, The Greatest Gift to Give, the band offers a chilling crossover of doom crust, black, metal, and DIY thunder with an intense provision of energy. According to reports by audience members, they have felt an impending sense of doom leading into the band’s live performances. Frown has paid homage to the underworld with their own brand of dark arts at Doomsday Fest, When Terror Unites and Shedstock, sharing the stage with the likes of Innsmouth, Impetuous Ritual, Nihilistic Front, and Japan’s Church of Misery. Recorded William Clark & Alex O’Donovan. Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at Crowbar, 27th of March, 2015. Bearhug: Known for their hazy, slacker indie-rock vibes, Sydney band, Bearhug has a knack for infusing a sometimes carefree, sometimes agitated but always nostalgic sound into their music. Driven by walls of guita

BigStrongBrute: First up, we have a band with an incredibly huge name, but an incredibly svelte physical figure. The group we’re talking about is BigStrongBrute, the moniker adopted by sole songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Donoughue. Starting out as a solo outlet, has morphed into a multi-headed live show, at times as many as 8 people strong creating a wall of folk melody. His 2010 EP release ‘We Can Sleep Under Trees In The Morning’ got many ears paying attention. Bigstrongbrute’s debut album, 2012’s ‘Avalanche Of Truth’, really got people excited, as it displayed the many different flavours of this talented individual. July sees the release of his latest EP ‘Good Work’, which many of the songs in this set you’re about to hear appear on. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Triffid on the 10th of April, 2015. Caitlin Park: Caitlin Park writes and performs folktronica, taking folk and electro-acoustics to new heights with her abstract composition, sampling and film nostalgia. Releas

SixFtHick: Celebrating their 20th year as a band this year, SixFtHick definitely have a lot to show for it. Brothers Ben & Geoff Corbett front the band with their outlandish antics and massive presence. Nobody leaves the venue without at least some of the brothers sweat on your clothing. Rounding out the band is Dan Baebler on Guitar, Tony Giacca on Bass and Fred Noonan on Drums, and amongst them have released four albums plus many singles and EP’s. They’ve toured the world many times and have even had a documentary made about their adventures. After you’ve witnessed a Sixfthick concert, it will be the only thing that you will talk about for weeks on end and beg all of your friends to see them next time they play. You can also the members of Sixfthick in various other bands such as Gentle Ben And His Sensitive Side, Shifting Sands and the Jim Rockfords, just to name a few. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at Prince Of Wales Hotel, Nundah, Brisbane on the 17th of January, 2015. Ultrafeedy: Ult

L-Fresh The Lion: L-Fresh The Lion comes from Liverpool western Sydney, and he is influenced by soulful hip hop of the late 1990’s and early 00’ies. As a descendant of the Indian Sikhs from Panjab, L Fresh’s music also shows love and respect for his own culture. Recorded & Mixed by John Robinson. Recorded at the Woodford Folk Festival on the 28th of December, 2014. Flap: We genre hop to a Good-Times, Dance Jazz-Folk 5 piece band from Melbourne, Flap. Warning, they are a guitarless band and consist of brass, double bass, banjo-ukulele and drums. They’ve toured international a number of times which included a support spot for The Cat Empire on a European tour. Recorded & Mixed by John Robinson. Recorded at the Woodford Folk Festival on the 30th of December, 2014. Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 8-9pm, Friday 24 April 2015. Show production and engineering: John Robinson.

Front End Loader: Starting out in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst, Front End Loader’s music has been described as spiky and strange, the perfect thing to impale the lovely vocal harmonies they make and an even more appropriate complement to a dress-sense kindly described as ‘bizarre’. Over the years it’s carried them through six full-lengths, eight EPs and innumerable songs with titles such as “Weak As Piss” or “4 Star Heritage Arsehole”, which you’ll hear in this set. Unlike most Australian musicians of a similar vintage, Front End Loader never had the good grace to give-up. Their most recent album, “Ritardando” was released on their own Weeping Anus records and, in an embarrassing and somewhat confused gesture, took home the best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album ARIA award for 2011. None of the band could afford -or probably could’ve been arsed, even if they did have the cash- to turn up and instead sent their slightly more industry friendly mate Lindsay from Frenzal Rhomb with these words: “As you were … p

White Walls: Starting in the early-2010’s, White Walls been tagged as as a Shoegaze band, but I think that’s discounting the whole picture. The 3-piece band consist of Dylan Black & Fuj McLean on guitars, and Rory Heane on Drums. The lack of a bass player is not missed in this trio’s sound, as the thunderous guitars more than make up the frequency band that makes you bob your head. Releasing two EP’s in 2011, and their 2012 self-titled debut, they’ve slowly but surely been winning new followers that come in contact with their sound. Recently they were up in Queensland for the Sonic Masala Festival and we managed to capture the raw essence of the band live. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at the Greenslopes Bowls Club on the 14th of March, 2015. Secret Black: Secret Black is an instrumental group consisting of Adam Cadell (The Scrapes), Jamie Curran (Ghost Notes, Built From Sticks), Adrian Marsh (4ZZZ’s Rusted Satellites, Ghost Notes) and Dave Ryan (Dempefka). This recording is currently th

Fat: Starting out in 1989 whilst on a short residence in Melbourne, FAT started out as a 3-piece band. Within months, they travelled back to their hometown of Brisbane and started playing as many shows as possible in the burgeoning local scene. During the 90’s, the band kept growing from strength to strength, gaining national radio airplay, playing on some of the country’s largest stages, including a stint on the Big Day Out, and even a APRA nomination for ‘Song Of The Year’ for Man In The Iron Helmet. Towards the end of the 90’s, their record label had folded and overall morale in the band started to wane, so they decided to go into indefinite hiatus. That is until 2012, when they got together for a jam and realized that they still had the fire in them. They released ‘Blue Meets Black’ in 2013 and marked the mighty return of Fat. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at The Triffid on the 3rd of May, 2015. Tiny Migrants: Hailing from the wild and ragged Ric’s scene in Brisbane’s late noughties, Ti

Asha Jefferies: Growing up in Brisbane, Asha Jefferies has many musical influences, including Ben Harper, Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins and Jeff Buckley. At the age of 11, Asha started playing guitar and soon after started writing songs. Her songs are characterised by distinctively silky, smoky vocals, and beautiful lyrical melodies expressing experiences of the heart and observations of the human dimension. She regularly plays at Woodford Folk Festival, Regional Flavours Festival, Cleveland Buzz Festival, and the Urban Country Music Festival and has toured to the Darling, Southern & Western Downs with fRETfEST. Recorded & Mixed by Branko Cosic. Recorded at the 4ZZZ Car Park on the 18th of April, 2015. Skullcave: Skullcave are Perth’s newest doom pop / shoegaze trio. Following in the tradition of bands like The Melvins, Philm and Pelican, Skullcave combine bass-driven post-metal riffs that swell underneath echoing pop vocals & hard-hitting drums. Skullcave have achieved a dark, heavy sound, straddling the b

Total Control: Total Control are a post-punk/electronic quintet, and have been active since 2008. On record, namely 2011’s ‘Henge Beat’ and 2014’s ‘Typical System’, their electronic sound is much more obvious, whereas their live presence is stripped of devices and become a raw punk band with urgency in their vains. Devo & Orchestral Manoeuvers In The Dark have been mentioned as influences, and while that’s definitely on show, there’s also a heavy debt to the psych/krautrock sounds of the 70’s. Recorded by Ben Moore @ Harvest Recordings. Mixed by Harvey O’Sullivan. Mastered by Mikey Young. Recorded at The Standard in Sydney on the 5th of February, 2014. Dead Farmers: Hailing from Sydney, garage-punkers Dead Farmers sprouted up through the cracks of Australia’s largest city’s underbelly and began rocking audiences in the mid-2000’s. Very reminiscent of the Detroit rock scene that produced bands such as The Stooges and MC5, they self-recorded their latest album ‘Wasteland’ straight onto half-inch tape fre

Love Of Diagrams: Forming in 2001, Love Of Diagrams started out as an instrumental band, releasing their debut album ‘The Target Is You’ in 2003 and then slowly bringing vocals into the fold with their follow up EP ‘We Got Communication’. 2007 saw them sign with massive independent label Matador Records and the worldwide release of ‘Mosaic’ their 2nd album to very kind critical reviews. There was a 6 year gap between their 3rd album ‘Nowhere Forever’ and their brand new album ‘Blast’, which came out last month on Bedroom Suck Records. Recorded & mixed by Paul Maybury & Joe Fairburn. Recorded at PBS FM Studios, Melbourne on the 3rd of February, 2015. God Bows To Math: Taking their name from a song on The Minutemen’s ‘Double Nickels On The Dime’, Auckland’s God Bows To Math are fairly regular visitors to Australian shores. Proudly DIY, the New Zealand trio have performed their unique noise adventures at over 200 performances during their six year career. Their self-titled debut hit the shelves in 2011 and