THESE New South Whales began life as a joke band. But along the way the Sydney punk four-piece decided they wanted to be more than their mockumentary series.
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Debut album You Work For Us (2017), still straddled the comedic realm, but I Just Do What God Tells Me To Do expands their sonic palette. The Ramones influences are evident on Nerve 2 Reverse, but In The Light Of Day branches out into melodic post-punk. While Stray Forever with its multiple rhythm changes shows TNSW have become more adventurous.
The spoken-word title track that references a Christian contestant on The Voice who said "God told him to do it" after ruining a Prince song, is the closest the album comes to comedy. These funny boys are serious about their music.
Josh Leeson
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
