“The minimalist trio don't so much defy convention as simply deny it, sidestepping genre and tradition to smash together their own sound. Identifiable elements include shards of black noise, striking percussion, lyrical snatches delivered with prosecutorial zeal and pulmonary bass parts.The band have used the ethos of the DIY scene they came out of to craft a fascinating sound, where repetition gives way to harsh beauty” Craig Mathieson, The Age
Having spent a large portion of 2010 recording and touring abroad, this November and December will see My Disco return home for yet another extensive national Australian tour, this time in support of their imminent third album, Little Joy.
As always with Melbourne trio My Disco, the best thing about the new album Little Joy is its weird kind of absence. Ever since their first shows back in 2003, it’s like there’s been something lacking, a piece missing from the puzzle, but it’s a lack so intriguing that it keeps you coming back, trying to work out what’s not there.
And each time, that lack changes subtly. The set up is still the same – Liam Andrews on bass and vocals, brother Ben Andrews on guitar, and friend Rohan Rebeiro on drums. But each new record sees My Disco refine their essence, removing what most people expect to hear and leaving them something new in its place. The bare bones of a drum beat, a rumbling bass, one repeated phrase and some bursts of feedback add up to a wholly compelling sound world. It’s the sound of a band using the fewest tools to create the greatest range of possibilities. It’s a record both expansive and minimal, a compressed expression of vast emotions.
My Disco Australian tour 2010 Presented by TheThousands.com.au
Friday 19th November - Fowlers Live, Adelaide
With special guests Robotosauras and Doe
Tickets from Venue Tix online at www.venuetix.com.au and Moshtix outlets, by phone on 1300 Get Tix (438 849) and online at moshtix.com.au
Saturday 20th November - The National, Geelong
With special guests Divide & Dissolve and Townhall
Tickets from OZtix outlets and online at www.oztix.com.au
Wednesday 24th November - ANU Bar, Canberra
With special guests Hoodlum Shouts and Spartak
Tickets on sale on the door only
Presented by HelloSquare
Thursday 25th November - The Cambridge, Newcastle
With special guests Alps and Bare Grillz
Tickets on sale on the door only
Presented by Spring Break
Friday 26th November - Manning Bar, Sydney
With special guests Dead Farmers and Laurenz (PVT)
Tickets from the venue by phone on 1300 762 545 or online at www.manningbar.com. Also at Moshtix outlets, by phone on 1300 Get Tix (438 849) and online at moshtix.com.au.
Presented by Drum Media
Saturday 27th November - The Zoo, Brisbane
With special guests Slug Guts and Absolute Boys
Tickets available from the venue online at thezoo.com.au, and Oztix outlets, phone on 1300 762 545 and online at www.oztix.com.au
Presented by Rave Magazine
Friday 3rd December - Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
With special guest Robin Fox and Marco Fusinato
Tickets from the venue by phone on 1300-THEHIFI (843 443) or online at www.thehifi.com.au and at Polyester Records
Presented by Inpress
Saturday 11th December - Amplifer, Perth
With special guests Eleventh He Reaches London and Injured Ninja
Tickets from lifeisnoise.com, Moshtix by phone on 1300 Get Tix (438 849), online at moshtix.com.au and usual Moshtix outlets
Presented by Life Is Noise, RTRFM and Drum Perth
Sunday 12th December - Mojos, Fremantle
With special guests The Tigers and Erasers
Tickets from lifeisnoise.com, Moshtix by phone on 1300 Get Tix (438 849), online at moshtix.com.au and usual Moshtix outlets
Presented by Life Is Noise, RTRFM and Drum Perth
Saturday 18th December - The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
With special guests Native Cats and Moe Grizzly
Tickets $12 on the door only
Presented by The Brisbane Hotel
Little Joy is out now through Shock Recordswww.mydisco.com.au || www.myspace.com/mydiscomydisco