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  •  Mick triffid 2025

    1. "Punk Grandma" hits number-three
    The year started with plenty of energy off the back of our "In The Zone" album release with our song “Punk Grandma” hitting the number-three spot in 4ZZZ’s Hot 100 for 2024. Ursula and I were just about shaking when we realised we were going to make the top five. It was a very emotional day at The Triffid for us. Even back in the day, The Screaming Tribesmen only made the Top 10. “Punk Grandma” seems to connect with people. It’s the most successful song that I have been involved with this century!

    2.  Touring New South Wales
    February marked the drive to Sydney and Newcastle. It’s always great to play at Marrickville Bowlo. A big shout out to the bands we played with, Jupiter 5, and East Coast Low(in Newcastle) and Jupiter 5 and The Dark Clouds in Marrickville. Plenty of great rock ‘n’ roll bands in N.S.W. I always enjoy the road trip and can’t wait for next time.

  • epic brass

    Jack Howard’s Epic Brass has already blitzed hometown Melbourne and he's taking it north to Sydney's Factory Theatre on June 2 with an all-star cast.

    Jack Howard’s Epic Brass is a celebration and an exploration of the great horn hits and hidden gems of Australian rock – from Hunters and Collectors and the Oils to The Saints, The Laughing Clowns and Wet Taxis, the show features an incredible set list of killer brass tunes.

    The Epic Brass band features a mighty four-piece horn section. Jack is joined by a terrific cast of guest singers and players – Ron Peno (Died Pretty), Paulie Stewart (Painters And Dockers), Steve Lucas from X, Penny Ikinger (Wet Taxis) and Melbourne sensation, Fiona Lee Maynard, who bring their style and energy to this uniquely powerful show.

  • squatter 2023Righto, Squatter the Cockatiel here with my Top Ten for 2023.  

    For those of you who don't know how famous I am, I allow Chris Converse and Cathy, both of Punkfest Brisbane and 4ZZZ, to share a house with me so I meet a lot of cool people.  I would say cool cats, but I don't get on well with cats.

    Five out of five chirps for the following (in no particular order):

    Glitoris - Self titled album

    The Go Set-- The Warriors Beneath Us album

    Blowhard- All the Kings Horses 

    Vicious Circle – “Split This Open” album

    Dad Fight - “Guillotine” single 

    The Owen Guns - “Monks in Sexyland” mini album

    Whoroboros – “Consuming and Being Consumed” EP 

    Piss Shivers - Self titled album

    Painters and Dockers – “Advance Australia Where” single

    Square Tugs – “One Minute Love Song” single