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Artist:Western Kinsmen of the Sun

Genres:
  • Rock
Perth, WA

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About

“With some of the thickest and tastiest psychedelic grooves this side of a bad acid trip. Low and throbbing, the Westies merge Sabbathian riffery with a squelching, slurping fuzz tone, awash with phase and echo, elevating their simple, earworm licks into space-bound psych epics.” Chris Gardiner//AVENOIR MAG. Having just completed their debut EP at Poons Head Studios with Rob Grant (Tame Impala, POND, Melody's Echo Chamber) Western Kinsmen of the Sun delve into the surreal, dissecting an obsession with love, death, religion, and madness through an energetic live show. Originally from Bunbury in the South West of Australia, the five piece have based themselves in Fremantle, gigging regularly around Perth. Their set has evolved into a non-stop performance, continuity between songs layered with commentary telling the tale of five fictional 'Kinsmen' and their exploits in an undiscovered world. With much under their belts already since their formation in early 2016, the Westies have ...

Members

Finn Mickle - Vocals/Guitar Jay Harris - Guitar Jacob McAneny - Bass Rory Lowe-McGloughlin - Drums Nick Ireland - Keys
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