In our 78th instalment of “Stumbled Upon”, we meet dub rockers Mar Haze from Sydney, and chat about their latest self-titled release, their RNB vibes and check out their track, ‘Tinder’.
Band Name:
Mar Haze
Website / Social Media:
marhaze.com.au
Facebook / Soundcloud / Instagram Twitter
Genre:
Dub Rock
Members & their roles:
Dean Mitchell – Lead singer, guitarist & trumpet player
Kane Charles – Keyboard player
Chris Kelly – Bass player
Jarin Penniall – Drummer
What music or artists inspired you?
The Beautiful Girls, Sticky Fingers and Ash Grunwald
We all listen to a variety of music and bring our individual styles and inspirations to the table, which adds to the writing process. We really push each other’s boundaries with new song ideas, including genres and styles which others may be previously unfamiliar with.
How did the band get started?
Three of us met during our first year of study at JMC Academy, Sydney. The fourth member, Jarin Penniall, joined the band a few years later, after his previous band ‘Barrel House’ called it quits. It was a turning point when Jarin joined us, we really started to take things seriously, and Jarin’s industry experience helped us build direction and identification.
How would you best describe your live show:
It’s captivating and fun! Our deep groove riffs and RNB vibes lift the audience to their feet.
What shows do you have coming up?
Sat 17 Oct – The Rails, Byron Bay
Sat 31 Oct – Narrabeen Sands, Narrabeen
Sat 7 Nov – The Pier, Port Macquarie
Wed 18 Nov-Sun 22 Nov – Australian Music Week
Wed 25 Nov – Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney
Sat 28 Nov – Currumbin Creek Tavern, Currumbin
Keep an eye on Facebook for more dates.
Tell us about your latest release:
Our self-titled E.P., released Friday, July 31, 2015 signified a new chapter for us as a band. It was a step up in every way – the production process, how we perform each track and the sound. We’re all really proud of the final product, as we feel we’ve found our genre and niche and every band member contributed and made this E.P. what it is. Our confidence in the sound really shines through, and the reviews, charts and feedback have proved we’re on the right track!
Where can I get your music?
• You can get a few tracks from Triple J Unearthed , or purchase individual tracks and the whole album on iTunes by searching ‘Mar Haze’, via our online store via our marhaze.com.au
, or you can buy in-store at selective JB HiFi retail outlets.
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