With their lineup including two members of the globally beloved King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (Kenny-Smith and bassist Cook Craig), The Murlocs recorded at Button Pushers Studio in Melbourne with producer Tim Dunn, dreaming up a prismatic sound that pinballs from sunshine-pop to blues-punk to wide-eyed psychedelia. What emerges is a beautifully complex body of work, one that shines a light on the fragilities of human nature while inducing the glorious head rush that accompanies any Murlocs outing. The most personal and boldly confident work yet, the album sets that storytelling to 11 infectious tracks written mostly on piano, lending a greater emotional intensity to the band’s restless and radiant brand of garage-rock. A constant driving force that always leaves me wanting more and more.”īittersweet Demons released via esteemed indie ATO Records on June 25th, shares a collection of songs reflecting on the people who leave a profound imprint on the band’s lives, the saviors and hellraisers and assorted other mystifying characters. ‘Skyrocket’ is about that hunger that’s always lingering inside of me. I’m always trying my best for us get to that next level with the time we have. I have always believed in the music and always will.
The Murlocs are always waiting on the sidelines to have their shot in the limelight.
Says Kenny-Smith on the track, “It’s so tricky to juggle between two bands that are both so busy at the same time. As one of the most introspective moments on the album, the song’s video depicts frontman Ambrose Kenny-Smith’s message to keep on rolling with the punches, despite the bumps in the road. The video for “Skyrocket,” directed and animated by Jake Armstrong, is an eclectic visual symbolizing a story of motivation and resilience. Beloved Australian rock band The Murlocs have unveiled the latest video from their esteemed new album Bittersweet Demons.