The Blow Waves // News

Wrapping up the tour in the UK

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:29:39 +0000

In the final episode of the Blow Waves tour video blog, the boys wrap things up with a gig at Manchester’s legendary Roadhouse, one last London show at the infamous Hope and Anchor in Islington, and then the big one, headlining the Sackville Gardens stage for Manchester Pride Opening Night. Rain, hail or shine, the show must go on!

On Tour in Berlin

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:54:16 +0000

Next leg of the European tour, a summery Berlin played host to the Blow Waves with live shows at Monstor Ronson’s, Chantal’s House of Shame and a party with the sexy, subversive, gender punks Team Plastique at White Trash. Check out the fourth installment of the video blog for hot, sweaty gigs, plus tears, tension and tattoos!

The Blow Waves do London

admin — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:48:58 +0000

In August 2009, The Blow Waves kicked off the UK leg of their European tour in London with live shows at Camden’s Dublin Castle and as part of the Wotever Xtravaganza at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern. Check out the highlights in episode three of the video blog which shows just how popular the lads are with the locals!

World Outgames in Copenhagen

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:41:49 +0000

After accepting an invitation from the Mayor of Copenhagen, the City of Melbourne joined Antwerp, Mexico City, Tel Aviv and Rio de Janeiro in filling the squares and streets of Copenhagen with art, performance and music during the World Outgames 2009. For a week in July, Melbourne hosted a stage at Vor Frue Plads (The Cathedral Square), with cabaret man diva from down under, Wes Snelling; Yana Alana and her sizzling lady band Tha Paranas; and Aussie power pop studs the Blow Waves. In this, the second episode of the Blow Waves tour video blog, the boys head up a hot festival outdoor stage, drink plenty of Danish fisk, and get some tranny love from their fans!

Jetting off to Europe

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:29:35 +0000

Hot on the heels of their debut EP release in July 2009, Aussie power pop studs The Blow Waves went on a six week tour of Europe. Watch the very first in a series of video blogs right here, this one shows the boys anticipating what lies on the road ahead.

The Blow Waves EP Out Now

admin — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:16:18 +0000

Immersed in dirty synths, melodic harmonies, guitar driven riffs and penetrating hooks, Bad Boy bandits The Blow Waves capture their raw stage performance and live reputation on their self-titled EP, ‘The Blow Waves’. Featuring four trade mark tracks – Attack of the Puppet People, Night Rider, Beginning of Love and Restless Robots – out now on 8 Inch Records and available in limited edition CD or digital download.

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Track listing

Attack of the Puppet People: inspired by 50s films Batman and Robin and Witches of Eastwick. Are the youth losing their imagination and becoming clones of themselves?
Night Rider: sex after 5pm, not being a daytime person, as the sun sets, it’s on.
Beginning of Love: the sacrifice of a relationship for a song.
Restless Robots: artificial intelligence, love, sex, and robots bumping uglies.

Produced by Kalju Tonuma with over 20 years experience working with artists from the Split Enz to the Living End The Blow Waves are Matt Doll: UFO and the TRUTH seeker, front man for the “campest band in the world”. Jamie Wave: axe slinger never short of Paw-Paw lip-gloss and fabulous sequined dresses. John Pants: bassist lurking mostly in the deep, darker fringes and pits. Jezz Beat: skin beater, rhythm maker, fresh bait. Byron St John: fierce glamour, success and synth technician.

From East Coast tours, the Opera House, Mardis Gras and pounding the live circuit The Blow Waves head to Europe in late July for more touring, gigs and festivals including Manchester Pride, London, Berlin and the World Out Games in Copenhagen.

Live at Revolver 2009

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:07:00 +0000

The Blow Waves launched their long awaited debut EP at Revolver in June 2009. Have a look at the webcast of the boys performing their own track “Fast, Loose and Lovely” live on stage on the night and watch out for Samantha Stretch, right down the front with the really big hair!

A day in the life…

admin — Sat, 02 May 2009 05:27:33 +0000

Watch this short 2 min documentary “A day in the life of The Blow Waves” recorded and edited by Dan Michael for his major project in Digital Video. All musical rights held by The Blow Waves and 8 Inch Records. Special thanks to Adam Portrykus for footage provided of live performances.

Backstage with The Blow Waves

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:36:52 +0000

If you are a really dedicated Blow Wife like Samantha Stretch, then you just jump on a plane and follow the campest band in the world as they get ready to play at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards at the Sydney Opera House.

Night Rider Video Edit

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:48:13 +0000

Check out this camp video put together by a fan of the Aussie power pop studs The Blow Waves. Shake it, shake it!! EP coming out soon featuring the single Night Rider and more.