Artist info
Genre
Indie, Pop, Rock
Sounds like
hockey dad, the strokes, kings of leon , A Swayze & the ghosts
band members
Vocals/guitar - Josh Haire Drums - Edan Strachan Bass - Colby Cross Guitar - Tim Danger Currie
Bio
New Single - Summer Bummer - Out Now!
2019 ended on such a high as Gangz were picked as Triple J Unearthed feature artist of the week, Playing Spilt Milk Festival and a huge nye show at The Espy
Coming in hot to 2020 releasing their first single of the year - Give In Tonight - which instantly picked up rave reviews and radio play, also heading off on their first australian tour supporting Kingswood, which unfortunately covid 19 put on hold until further notice.
Having a bit of down time the boys got to work in the studio releasing debut EP - Mid 20's as well as 2 more singles in - Still Good & Evils.
Now they're ready to launch into the new year with a new summer vibe anthem
- Summer Bummer - "All about that summer romance i feel like everyone's had at some point in the their life, hot nights at the beach, falling in love or just crushin real hard on someone new, but knowing that it might not be that way at the end of january". Getting released this friday december 11th!
Gangz are about to bring the heat into 2021 and also looking to release a debit album in late march
This week on triple j Unearthed we're Featuring Ballarat legends, Gangz!
Tell us about your music. How did you develop your sound?
Gangz music is um I guess they’re love songs, with a lot of drive, packed with dreamy pop elements and a bit of a nostalgic feel / Our sound has just come out like it is from different bands we like, I’m very into big swoony chorus melodies and it’s just come out like it is now, we don’t really wanna force anything, just let it happen naturally.
What’s your greatest source of inspiration for making music?
Our inspo comes from everywhere, I listen to alot of hip hop, kendrick, isaiah rashad old n.e.r.d but also love old love/heartbreak tunes mixed with some newer styles.. al green / millions / hockey dad / strokes.
What can punters expect from a GANGZ live show?
Our live show is pretty punchy from start to finish, we’ve got a few new ones in there that go pretty hard, couple swooners in there, should be pretty raunchy.
What’s the best advice you’ve been given and who was it from?
“Keep it simple” my old boss told me yonkers ago and it’s a pretty good rule when shit gets too heavy.
What Australian track would you play to cheer up someone who was crying?
'The horses' by Daryl Braithwaite. iI’s a classic and ya just gotta sing every.
What Australian track would you play to someone to make them cry?
Northeast party house and their song 'Youth Allowance.
You’re the DJ at a party. The dance floor is pumping. What Australian track do you put on next?
White Bleaches album launch at old bar last week, very sick those guys are shredders.
What was the last local gig you went to? How was it?
We’ve just recorded an ep so a single will be coming out from that in December, a couple of big gigs in December/jan. And just keep recording and doing shows. We’re so stoked about our new stuff and ultra thankful unearthed is getting behind our music yewww.
Tell us about the bands or people in the Ballarat music community that inspire you.
Paddy from Karova, he taught me a lot about music & life. Michael belsar, he’s produced all of our new tracks, a crazy musician and will always be straight up with us
What are your plans for 2019/2020?
We’ve just recorded an ep so a single will be coming out from that in December, a couple of big gigs in December/jan. And just keep recording and doing shows. We’re so stoked about our new stuff and ultra thankful unearthed is getting behind our music yewww.
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Review
it's less mosh and more sway along arm in arm with your mates. but actually it still gives you a good time and hockey dad fans will swoon!
it's less mosh and more sway along arm in arm with your mates. but actually it still gives you a good time and hockey dad fans will swoon!
Review
All killer, zero filler. GANGZ just made great songs.
All killer, zero filler. GANGZ just made great songs.
Review
Gangz back with another solid offering. A band that're only getting better with time.
Gangz back with another solid offering. A band that're only getting better with time.
