THE BARREN SPINSTERS

With a wall of sound that Phil Spectre would be proud of (in between tantrums and drafting terrible contracts), The Barren Spinsters deliver raucous high energy in both their recordings and their live shows. The questionable facial hair sporting duo channel a Black Crows southern boogie type of Rock n Roll that’s taken a trip down to the local circus; it’s all about everyone having a good-time!

The band is based in Canberra and consists of Brendon Houlahan (Vocal/Guitar) and Matt Tennant (Vocals /Drums). They’re (almost) all set to release their debut album. Earlier this year they released the lead single “West Of The Happiness” which did quite well, thanks for asking.

Their latest single “Hey Ruth” paves the way for their much-anticipated debut album, Ten Steps to Cynical Thinking. The track is a toe-tapping ear worm, lamenting the lack of good yum cha in the country.

‘’Ruth, one of my former employers used to date the manager of TISM. Once over yum cha she told me stories of touring with TISM, hanging out washing on fake washing lines mid gig behind the band whilst they performed on stage, and also a cheeky little tale of throwing their vulgar rap cassette tapes out of the car window whilst driving as a form of protest’’. - Brendon Houlahan (vocals/guitar)

Recorded by the band, mixed by a bearded hipster, mastered by Don Bartley (Nick Cave) with illustrations by Ruth Palmer (known for Enid Blyton cover art), Ten Steps to Cynical Thinking is a package of pre-summer fun that’s heading straight to the pool room. Their last three singles have all landed on the AMRAP charts and their live shows are renowned for bringing audiences to their feet. Hold your applause until the end, The Barren Spinsters don’t give you a chance to get a whoop in edgewise.