A punch in the arm from Dave Grohl, a thumbs up from Josh Homme, and a quiet nod from Jon Paul Jones, just a few of the reasons why The Novocaines are fast becoming one of the hottest independent bands in the world. Add to that their 89 seconds of complete balls to the wall song Cup of Coffee, which was originally unearthed on Australian national network Triple J, before being selected for a major scene in the worldwide hit movie Scream 4, and an electrifying live show that leaves punters and reviewers alike in complete awe and you have all the ingredients for a superstardom success story.
While the band are all in their early 20's, The Novocaines are no strangers to the road, having already performed multiple national tours over the past couple of years and a USA tour this year to play three amazing shows at South By South West in Austin, Texas and a further three shows in Los Angeles, California.
In Australia, The Novocaines have opened for several international artists including Them Crooked Vultures, Spinnerette, and Japan's Shonen Knife, as well as the who's who of great Australian acts including You Am I, Grinspoon, Jebediah, British India, Philadelphia Grand Jury, The Vasco Era, Kram and Calling All Cars. The band has furthermore taken on the stages of the Perth Big Day Out, Playground Weekender and Southbound festivals. Great reviews of The Novocaines live performances began rolling in after every show.
Xpress Magazine writes "it's virtually impossible not to watch The Novocaines. These fellas have enough on-stage energy to power a city block; Time Off Magazine says "Bred singer and born frontman Corey Marriott gives it as good as the greats, prancing around like vintage Mick Jagger with the same ability to hold an emotionally filthy note." Drum Magazine writes "They move on stage like the bastard children of Iggy Pop and Pete Townsend… A towering inferno of rock'n'roll soulfire."
2009 was a pivotal year for The Novocaines. The band was unearthed by radio station Triple J after releasing the track Cup Of Coffee as a vinyl single through Ampersonic Music/MGM. Soon after, they released the Ragdoll EP to a sold out crowd at Amplifier Bar, Perth's quintessential indie venue, selling through the initial pressings of the CD within weeks. The band then signed to Premier Artists, one of Australia's largest booking agents.
2010 started in a massive way for the young band. Highlights included a crowd rousing performance supporting Them Crooked Vultures at Challenge Stadium, Perth and a coveted slot on the Perth Big Day Out. The Novocaines also performed at The Playground Weekender in NSW and continued touring, supporting international acts Spinnerette and Aussie legends Grinspoon.
On the back of this success The Novocaines headed back into Ampersonic Studios with Tokyo based Canadian producer Alan Brey (The Dirty Secrets, Lumiis) and recorded material for their Courtesy Eventually EP. The first single, Lovers Teeth, was mixed by Nick Terry (Franz Ferdinand, Klaxons, The Libertines) and attracted international interest from several major labels. The second single, Adhere To, was quickly added to high rotation on Triple J. More touring followed with support slots for Australian legends You Am I and a national tour with Jebediah.
The band charged into 2011 playing several festivals including Southbound, Perth Big Day Out and South By South West in Austin, Texas. Whilst touring the USA in March 2011, The Novocaines track "Cup Of Coffee" was selected for a major scene in the hit movie Scream 4. Interest in the band buzzed into overdrive and by the time the boys hit Los Angeles the cream of American A&R reps were turning up to see the band perform their raucous live set.
Firmly now on the radar of several major American labels including Interscope, American Records, Atlantic and EMI/Capitol and with a couple of big league producers involved, The Novocaines are on the cusp of international success.
With new material overflowing and more releases needed fast, the band forged ahead along the independent route and in May 2011 work began on The Novocaines official debut album. Tracking with Alan Brey has begun at Ampersonic Studio's in Leederville, the heart of Perth's inner city musical hub. The album, as yet untitled, is due for release in late 2011. The first single from the album, "Summer Waiting" is being mixed by Nick Terry at Malabar Studios in Norway.
The forecast for 2011 and beyond…
