Hey! Who are we speaking with?
Tim Burton, Tom Jackson and Jez Burton of The DieCasts, a three-piece rock outfit from the Mornington Peninsula. G’day.
How did the band get together?
The original lineup was formed as a side project but quickly became more of priority through mid-2008. Jez joined the band earlier this year and things have really started kicking into gear with the recording of our debut EP Getting Out of Dodge.
Why “The DieCasts”?
Tim: I was going through a huge phase of Top Gear and we needed a rad name that sounded retro and vintage to fit in with our earlier rockabilly-esque sounds, so cars and rockabilly went together and I thought hey, model cars, die casts, The DieCasts. So that sums it up.
How stoked are you with your EP?
This has raised the bar by far. Nothing we’ve done has had this much effort in writing, rehearsing and production.
How would you describe your live show to someone who hasn’t heard you before?
It’s fast, hot, sweaty, and over before you know it. Much like your first time. But will keep you going back for more.
If you could go on tour with anyone, who would you go on tour with?
Tim: Touring with Neil Finn would be awesome, even just a one off show. His work has had such an influence on our writing it’d be incredible to share the stage with him.
Jez: I’d love to hit the road with Kingswood or the Black Keys, how do we get onto that?
Tom: Calling All Cars, we played our first show with them years ago and they were incredible, I could watch them every night.
What makes you happiest about what you’re doing?
Tim: I get to make music with my brother and best mate, there’s no better feeling.
Tom: I’m just in it for the rider.
THE DIECASTS are set to rip up the Bendigo Hotel on Thursday November 13. $10 on the door.
