We first got to know Alex Wall as one-third of Brisbane’s Bleeding Knees Club. Then he delivered his impressive solo effort as Wax Witches, which has seen him move to New York City to develop the project. Alex will be returning to Australia next week, however, for BIGSOUND and some solo Wax Witches shows – in support of his new album Centre Of Your Universe.
As we look forward to his return, Alex took some time to share with us the tracks that he’s loving right now. Click on the links below to enjoy the ten tracks he chose, and you can read through his reasons after! And don’t miss the man himself on tour – the dates are at the end of this article.
together PANGEA – “Badillac”
These guys are one of the best garage-punk bands around. Both their albums are crazy good and their live show is pretty great.
The Garden – “Crystal Clear”
We played a show at The Smell in LA with these guys at the start of the year. They have the most original and entertaining live vibe you will see.
Sunflower Bean – “Tame Impala”
https://sunflowerbean.bandcamp.com/track/tame-impala
This is a local New York band. I love them. I’ve seen them a bunch of times and they just keep getting better. I guarantee they will blow up in the next year.
No Parents – “Hey Illuminati”
https://yesnoparents.bandcamp.com/track/hey-illuminati
These are my best homies from LA. They shred harder live then anyone. If I could tour with anyone it would be these guys.
DOM – “My Drug Buddy”
http://youtu.be/FQvef6IqPjY
He released this Lemonheads cover just recently. It’s real good!
No Age – “An Impression”
I like the lyrics in this song. It’s cool too for No Age to have a nice chill song.
Ringo Deathstarr – “Swirly”
One of my favourite new-ish shoegaze bands! All their albums are good.
Porno For Pyros – “Pets”
https://vimeo.com/64037924
My manager showed me this song a few years ago and I’ve been obsessed ever since.
Gap Dream – “My Other Man”
This is a fellow Burger Records homie. Such a talented guy. He is coming out to Australia this month. Everyone should check him out.
Antwon – “Dying In The Pussy”
My favourite rapper from LA right now. He’s also coming to Australia this month.
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Alex will be hitting the road in September/October with some solo Wax Witches shows plus a hand full of dates supporting label mates Northeast Party House. The dates are below, and the new Wax Witches record Centre Of Your Universe is out now!
WAX WITCHES ~ “CENTRE OF YOUR UNIVERSE” AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Thurs 11th Sept ~ BRISBANE ~ Rics Bar for BIGSOUND Live, Fortitude Valley
Fri 12th Sept ~ GOLD COAST ~ Elsewhere, Surfers Paradise (w/- Step-Panther + White Lodge)
Sat 13th Sept ~ SYDNEY ~ Wasted Years at Q Bar, Darlinghurst
Thurs 18th Sept ~ MELBOURNE ~ Shebeen (supporting – Northeast Party House)
Fri 19th Sept ~ MELBOURNE ~ Ding Dong Lounge (supporting – Northeast Party House)
Sat 20th Sept ~ MELBOURNE ~ Northcote Social Club (supporting – Northeast Party House)* SOLD OUT *
Sun 21st Sept ~ MELBOURNE ~ The Gasometer, Collingwood (supporting – Northeast Party House) (U18’s – 2:30pm)
Sun 21st Sept ~ MELBOURNE ~ The Gasometer, Collingwood (supporting – Northeast Party House) (18+ – 7:30pm)
Wed 24th Sept ~ SYDNEY ~ Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Thurs 25th Sept ~ SYDNEY ~ Hotel Steyne, Manly
Sat 27th Sept ~ WOLLONGONG ~ Rad
Sun 28th Sept ~ SYDNEY ~ Sounds Of The Suburbs Festival, Cronulla
Fri 3rd Oct ~ SYDNEY ~ GoodGod Small Club (supporting – Northeast Party House)
Sat 4th Oct ~ BRISBANE ~ Alhambra Lounge, Fortitude Valley (supporting – Northeast Party House)
Sun 5th Oct ~ GOLD COAST ~ Sounds Of Sunday, Broadbeach
Fri 10th Oct ~ MELBOURNE ~ Cherry Bar
Sat 11th Oct ~ ADELAIDE ~ Uni Bar (supporting Crooked Colours + Northeast Party House)
