You’ve been on the road off the back of your latest EP Ruby. How’s the tour been so far?
We recently returned from Sydney where we played in some terrific venues (Shady Pines Saloon and Spring Street Social) that really embraced us. The bars were full and the Sydney folk were appreciative of our style of music so it was definitely a worthwhile trip. We’re planning on heading to Adelaide and Tasmania very soon to gain further national exposure.
You returned to the studio quite soon after the release of your first EP. What made you jump straight into recording the next one, Ruby?
We’ve actually had a year between the releases of our two EP’s. We were keen to keep new material flowing so that we can explore new sounds and really start to hone in on developing our songs in a unique way. We were also keen to get another EP out so that the people who follow us are consistently getting hold of new tracks and keep on board with us. We want to steadily grow a loyal fan base so reckon keeping new material readily available is vital.
Can we expect the same electric and punchy energy that we heard on your first EP with your new release?
The new release is more ‘in your face’ with tracks taking a heavier twist in comparison to our first EP. Ruby comprises four tracks that were created and recorded with our five-piece band. We worked hard to structure each song with strong texture and dynamics that drew influence from the outlaw style of country music. We aim to create songs that are clean in sound with tasteful instrumental balance. In this recent release we hope our songs show how the band has evolved and matured with some more complex compositions.
What can audiences expect from your gig at The Workers Club?
We enjoy getting people up dancing and having a great time so we will be aiming to keep the night pumping. We are a genuine bunch of people who hope that our audience can get something out of our Americana/alt country music style.
MURDENA play on Saturday July 19 at The Workers Club with support from Alex and the Shy Lashlies and Rob Muinos. They also play a residency at The Retreat Hotel every Tuesday in August.
