Project Description
Top 5
Rock Tracks of 2018
By
HEY BABY
Interviewer: Brianna Denmeade
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Hey Baby! began eight years ago when 16-year-old Kacper Majchrowski first learnt how to record his musings on a computer, using a simple drum machine and running guitars and basses through a preamp. When Kacper made the move from Sydney to Brisbane he met drummer Jaeger Brodie while jamming at a house party, bonding over a similar music tastes. Wanting to form a band, they put a call out on the Internet for another guitarist, which was answered by local shredder Sam Wilson – who impressed the pair with her lightning fretwork. Jaeger enlisted Daniel Chlonta, the bassist, and the quartet launched straight into writing energetic tunes – described by the band as “dirty indie-rock”.
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“We love playing fast-paced garage tunes, stuff that gets you energised and moving around a lot! We don’t take our lyrics too seriously, all our songs are about growing up while having fun, falling in love, dissatisfaction… and taking drugs,” says the band.
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Hey Baby! released their debut single 1-800 WEED and embarked on their first interstate tour in mid-2017, impressing crowds from Brisbane to Melbourne with their refreshing take on fast-paced garage rock thanks to their pop sensibilities and chaotic live shows.
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Amnplify writer Brianna Denmeade had a chat with the indie-rock band to see what their favourite rock songs of 2018 are so far, check it out, and take note…
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Don Dale by The Pretty Littles
“Man this song just kicks into fifth gear in a matter of second. It’s got everything we like as band. Power, driving drums, a sweet melody, killer hooks and an important message behind it.” – Hey Baby.
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Atomic Love by The Pesos
“It’s beautifully sentimental, blending some swell beach goth with uplifting synths. Lyrically its fills me with nostalgia; contrasting the love and excitement of overindulgence with the internal conflict that comes with it” – Kacper.
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Labrador by WAAX
“Super catchy lyrics, raw vocals and punchy guitars. What more can you want? #brisbanerepresent” – Dan.
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Entitled Generation by Tiny Little Houses
“It’s just so damn catchy and the lyrics hit so close to home it’s perfect” – Sam.
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Star Surfer IX by The Gametes
“I’ve always been a fan of surfy punk music and this song has a familiar vintage feel similar to the Atlantic’s but had its own psychedelic punk punch.” – Jaeger.
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What an awesome list of tracks, thanks HEY BABY! and don’t forget to check out their music video for the very Aussie track, 1800WEED below:
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The Gametescare one of the best bands I have seen live ever!