“AMNPLIFY PREMIERE”
Struth! It’s
‘HEY RUTH’
– a not so ordinary tale by
THE BARREN SPINSTERS
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“Never ones to shy away from taking the piss out of themselves [The Barren Spinsters] belt out killer tunes, and they’re also pretty funny fellas”. – Happy Mag
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With a wall of sound that Phil Spectre would be proud of (in between tantrums and drafting terrible contracts), The Barren Spinsters deliver raucous high energy in both their recordings and their live shows. The questionable facial hair sporting duo channel a Black Crows southern boogie type of Rock n Roll that’s taken a trip down to the local circus; it’s all about everyone having a good-time!
The band is based in Canberra and consists of Brendon Houlahan (Vocal/Guitar) and Matt Tennant (Vocals /Drums). They’re (almost) all set to release their debut album. Earlier this year they released the lead single “West Of The Happiness” which did quite well, thanks for asking.
Their latest single “Hey Ruth” paves the way for their much-anticipated debut album, Ten Steps to Cynical Thinking. The track is a toe-tapping ear worm, lamenting the lack of good yum cha in the country.
“You know it’s time to move to the city (Canberra) when your only good cuisine options include day old chicken in a bain-marie. The song is about other things as well, but that stuff is boring so let’s talk about chicken instead.” – Brendon Houlahan (vocals/guitar)
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Brendon does go on to divulge a bit more about the origins of the track…
‘’Ruth, one of my former employers used to date the manager of TISM. Once over yum cha she told me stories of touring with TISM, hanging out washing on fake washing lines mid gig behind the band whilst they performed on stage, and also a cheeky little tale of throwing their vulgar rap cassette tapes out of the car window whilst driving as a form of protest’’. – Brendon Houlahan (vocals/guitar)
Recorded by the band, mixed by a bearded hipster, mastered by Don Bartley (Cold Chisel, Nick Cave) with illustrations by Ruth Palmer (known for Enid Blyton cover art), Ten Steps to Cynical Thinking is a package of pre-summer fun that’s heading straight to the pool room.
Their last three singles have all landed on the AMRAP charts and their live shows are renowned for bringing audiences to their feet. Hold your applause until the end, The Barren Spinsters don’t give you a chance to get a whoop in edgewise.
Want to catch them in action? Later this year the boys will be performing up and down the east coast at Jamberoo Music Festival, Echuca Winter Blues Fest, Caloundra Music Festival & Healesville Music Festival.
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AMNPLIFY – DB
My nickname is “The Amnplifier”. Why? Because around here my focus is on being a conduit for providing greater outcomes that people come here for. My day to day “work” is living in the moment, and I love helping others concentrate on finding their connection to themselves through their experiences.
Why start a music environment? The truth is I love music, I love writing, and I love life. I work with musicians every day, and I feel certain that I will be until they put me in the ground. I have been managing people in businesses of some sort for over thirty five years so along the way I have developed some “wisdom” from my regular and constant “observations”.
Amnplify your experience. That is what we want you to do here, and if you want to let me know why you do, or don’t, shoot me a message on Facebook.
Hope you enjoy yourself here and find something that hits you somewhere.
