THE BON SCOTTS
new single
‘Kids In Counterfeit’
Melbourne septet, The Bon Scotts release the second single from their forthcoming album ‘WE WILL ALL DIE AT THE HANDS OF CGI’, titled, ‘Kids In Counterfeit’. Fueled with fever and charm, the song once again sees the band skillfully defying notions of plain and normal. To support the release, The Bon Scotts hit the road for a series of shows around the country in September, October and November.
Some may wonder why The Bon Scotts chose a name that often has them confused with an AC/DC covers band. They do too. For, in reality, their sound couldn’t be more different. The Bon Scotts play distinctively clamorous ramshackle folk-pop full of sweet melodies, arresting percussion and sing-along choruses. Theirs is an infectious blend of playful cynicism and youthful fancy, laced with irony and hype, unconventional hooks and a distinct, eclectic sound that has put them at the forefront of the new folk revival.
Released in August 2010, the band’s debut album, ODDERNITY, garnered much support from punters as well as critical acclaim from industry types. The first single, ‘The Kids Are Coming’, received airplay on triple J and, along with subsequent singles ‘We Like War’ and ‘We Can Cause Such A Fuss’, also received airplay on community radio across the country. Although not a single, ‘Home Again’ became the best selling song from the album and was used in the first episode of the Australian television series Offspring.
Between stints on the road, The Bon Scotts have spent a large part of 2011 writing and recording their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘WE WILL ALL DIE AT THE HANDS OF CGI’. The first single from the album called ‘Polluted Sea’, is “a dubious observation on love, satellites and mock rebellion” (Zimmerman), driven by a catchy accordion line and propelled by toy piano, mandolin, handclaps, call and response choruses, and a hoppy bass line.
Out through Popboomerang Records, ‘WE WILL ALL DIE AT THE HANDS OF CGI’ is due for release later this year.
THE BON SCOTTS
New Single
‘Kids In Counterfeit’
Upcoming album
‘WE WILL ALL DIE AT THE HANDS OF CG!’
out through Popboomerang Records
Upcoming Tour Dates
Thu September 29. The Gov (Front Bar), Adelaide. SA
Fri September 30. The Jade Monkey. Adelaide, SA
Sat October 1. Semaphore Music Festival, FORESHORE RESERVE
Semaphore, SA.
Sat October 1. The Jetty Bar. Glenelg, SA
***Free Entry***
Sun Octover 2. La Mar @ The Jam Room, Glenelg Surf Club, Glenelg, SA.
Thu October 6. Transit Bar, Canberra Civic, Canberra, ACT.
Thu October 13. The Armidale Club, Armidale, NSW.
**Free Entry**
Fri October 14. Queen St Mall - Upper Stage, Brisbane, QLD
***Free Entry***
5PM/6PM/7PM
Fri October 14. The Joynt. South Brisbane, QLD
Sun 16 October. The Rails. Byron Bay, NSW
Thu 17 November. The Sandringham Hotel. Sydney, NSW
Fri November 18. The Grand Junction Hotel. Maitland. NSW
VIC dates to be announced.
