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REST FOR THE WICKED
to release self-titles debut EP
on Friday May 27
PRE-SAVE HERE
LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE ‘IMPULSE’ HERE
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘IMPULSE’ HERE
Tour Dates to be
announced next week
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Photo Credit: Tim Ashton
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“…the best, and weirdest…” – THE GUARDIAN
“Imagine a grunge band that had a secret pop heartthrob alter-ego” – LIFE WITHOUT ANDY
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Rowdy, vulnerable, dysfunctional, technicolour… even a little bit emo. Rest For The Wicked is the burgeoning brainchild of Melbourne artist Ben Townsend and Sydney based multi-skilled producer Tasker.
Their debut, eponymously titled EP, released on Friday May 27, is a collection painted from a palette overflowing with colour, chaos, emotion, darkness and some psych wickedness. Alongside creative director in acclaimed Brisbane artist James Hornsby, Rest For The Wicked have created a visual and melodic world unto its own.
Raucous new single ‘Impulse’ opens the EP: “Living off an impulse is about living every day to a million fuckin percent as though it’s your last day on earth, just to wake up the next day and do it all over again” says Tasker. “It’s about spending every last dollar and cent available to acquire the resources necessary to satisfy your carnal desires and reach a never ending ecstasy. On an unrelated note, RIP Shane Warne”
“The Oxford languages dictionary defines ‘Impulse’ as 1. 1. a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.” We live by this definition. Our life is one of impulse and what better way to showcase our habits then making a whole song about it.” explains Ben. For all their chaos and calamity, the duo’s sonic explorations offer up an earnestness often glossed over. Reflections of religion, loss and family entangled in salubrious celebration.
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The Rest For The Wicked EP also features a glorious version of Kid Cudi x MGMT’s stellar ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ which has created a crowd singalong moment at RFTW’s sold out shows – Ben “We love Kid Cudi. Kid Cudi is GOD.” – previous drops ‘Feel The Same Way’ and ‘Devil’s Delight’, the disarmingly poignant ‘Introvert’ and their debut single ‘Bones’.
Having garnered 200k streams, over 1M Tik Tok views, played Grapevine Gathering festival in VIC and long-awaited debut sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney early in 2022, the band are excited to birth the EP and embark on a fantastically messy, headline tour of Australia in the second half of the year.
REST FOR THE WICKED, DEBUT EP OUT MAY 27
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About REST FOR THE WICKED
Ben Townsend, under the moniker Ivan Ooze, built a cult following through tours with Wu Tang Clan, Ice Cube, Azealia Banks and Peking Duk, as well as his own sold out shows nationally. He garnered a devoted audience for his infamous live show that would include everything from backflips, freestyles and stage dives and for developing real connections with his fans via social media, where you can always find him rapping over well known tracks.
Tasker is a prolific songwriter & producer with cuts for artists across a variety of genres including G Flip, Alison Wonderland and Tia Gostelow. With his various roles in a number of touring projects he has supported 5SOS, Sticky Fingers, Wavves and more.
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