Ep 274 – CNT EVN and Dumb Things

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Dumb Things – Daniel Sergiacomi
CNT EVN – Bec Harbour

CNT EVN

Recorded by Lauren Holyoak.
Mixed by Branko Cosic.
Recorded at Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane, 1st March 2019.

CNT EVN are a relatively new band but their fresh sound and busy playing schedule has seen them become a formidable band about town, pulling crowds and fans along for the ride. CNT EVN released a debut EP called ‘Demo’ in September 2018 and with four tracks to it, it’s a damn enjoyable listen. They take their intensity to the stage and are comprised of Gemma Wyer on the Drums, Rita Braby hitting the Bass, Anthony Gray on the Guitar and fronted by Rae Hatch on Vocal and Keys.

CNT EVN really bring something different to the table and it’s super exciting to hear. It has classic punk sounding structures with energetic fast paced riffs, big thumping bass, crashing drums and howling vocals but there is also the added synth factor which makes CNT EVN carve their own path and sound. They are snagging numerous support slots, building from strength to strength and are even Facebook official as of February of 2019.

Enough of the talk and more of the walk, recorded live at the Black Bear Lodge on the 1st of March 2019.

Dumb Things

Recorded by Scott Mercer.
Mixed by Branko Cosic.
Recorded at The Foundry, Brisbane, 28th February 2019.

Dumb Things have been around for a couple of years and they produce some of the finest laid back indie rock that suits a balcony in Brisbane with the sun setting, cold drink in hand just before the aeroguard gets whipped out.

They have so far released one album called Dumb Things and it truly is an extremely enjoyable listen. It has those jangly guitar parts that immediately give you that sense of ease and they do such an effective job of writing a melody that buries into your subconscious that you end up singing their songs all week.

The group is comprised of Adam Vincent, James Southey, Madeleine Keinonen, Andrew Robinson and Patrick Hill.

This particular recording was at their LP launch after their record received a vinyl release via Bobo Integral.

Recorded live at The Foundry on the 28th of February 2019.

Airing details: Originally via Zed Digital, 7-8pm, Sunday 14th April, 2019.

Show host: Jack McDonnell

Show production and engineering: Branko Cosic.