Fauves Are The Best People

More charmless off-cuts.

Track 4 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)

Track 3 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)

Track 1 from FOOTAGE MISSING (2002)

We interview film director/editor/producer BRAD LAWSON (Medium Pacer, Insert Your Life) about his career directing Melbourne video clips in the 1990s for Rubber and Shock Records.

We interview solo artist Ross McLennan about his musical upbringing and formation of THE HYBRID (1987-1991) before the subsequent creation of Melbourne band SNOUT (Mach #1) with Rob Wolf and Hugh Williams. Snout’s debut album WHAT’S THAT SOUND? (1994) out now through Cheersquad Records And Tapes.

We look back at the songs comprising FOOTAGE MISSING, the album launch at The Corner Hotel, and the critical response.

A look back at the year 2001 as the Fauves prepare to record their second album with Shock, “Footage Missing”.

Track 4 from GOOD TIMES COMING (aborted)

Track 4 from CELEBRATE THE FAILURE (2000)

Track 3 from CELEBRATE THE FAILURE (2000)

Track 2 from CELEBRATE THE FAILURE (2000)

Track 12 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 11 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 10 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 9 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 8 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 7 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 6 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 5 from THOUSAND YARD STARE

Track 3 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 2 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

Track 1 from THOUSAND YARD STARE (2000)

A look back at the recording and release of 1000 YARD STARE.

A look back at the year 2000 and the recording of The Fauves’ fifth album, THOUSAND YARD STARE.

We have an enjoyable chat with legendary Australian music publisher/manager/promoter Roger Grierson. We go from his time in the late 70s Sydney punk DIY scene with his band THE THOUGHT CRIMINALS, to forming indie record labels and touring overseas acts. To heading up Polygram Music Publishing before chairing Festival Records and more. We might even … Episode 159: Roger Grierson (Polygram Music, Festival Records) Read More »

We speak to Phil Natt about forming his band THE FAVOURITE GAME in early 1990s Western Australia, being part of proto-Ammonia, meeting The Fauves on the eve of THE YOUNG NEED DISCIPLINE, crossing over to the east, and forming Pub Rock with three of the Fauves in 1999.

Track 4 from GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB (2000)

Track 3 from GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB (2000)

Track 2 from GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB (2000)

Track 1 from GIVE UP YOUR DAY JOB (2000)

An interview with Michael Dalley and Sally Armstrong about their starring role in BIGGER THAN TINA!

Andrew Faulkner joins us to discuss his new book “Radio Stars: Why 1979 Is Music’s Greatest Year” – and why there might be some Fauves connections to the year!

Second of two episodes detailing the watershed year of 1999 for Australian band THE FAUVES.

Track 2 from BIGGER THAN TINA (1999)

Track 1 from BIGGER THAN TINA (1999)

An interview with the writer/director of BIGGER THAN TINA (1999), Neil Foley!

First of two episodes detailing the watershed year of 1999 for Australian band THE FAUVES.

Track 2 from KICKIN’ ON (1998)

Track 4 from KICKIN’ ON (1998)

Track 3 from KICKIN’ ON (1998)

Track 4 from THE CHARLES ATLAS WAY (1998)

Track 3 from THE CHARLES ATLAS WAY (1998)

Track 2 from THE CHARLES ATLAS WAY (1998)

Track 1 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (Bonus Disc)

Track 2 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (Bonus Disc)

Track 3 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (Bonus Disc)

Track 15 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (1998)

Track 13 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (1998)

Track 12 from LAZY HIGHWAYS (1998)