The Spindrift Saga are an independent Australian act renowned for their tight live shows, “catchy rhythms, bright licks” and big alt funk rock sound. In the last few years The Spindrift Saga have toured extensively and supported the likes of The Living End, Thirsty Merc, The Rubens, British India and other music industry heavyweights. The band’s debut full length record “Badnormous” has received airplay around the country and cemented The Spindrift Saga’s unique place in the alternative rock scene. The band have recently released three singles “Batsh!t Bay”, “Musical Theme” and “Smile”.
In July 2017 The Spindrift Saga played their 1st international shows in Japan.
The Spindrift Saga hail from the sleepy South Coast of New South Wales and features a talented lineup of musicians. Chris McGrath, Mick McGrath and Danny Freeman all come loaded with Music degrees and have spent their lifetimes re ning their craft. The trio are known for their incredibly engaging high energy live shows and attention to musical detail. Dave Tweedie joined The Spindrift Saga on bass for most of their 2017 shows.
With comparisons being drawn to the music industries alternative heavyweights, “these lads have crafted a truly unique sound best described as electrifying”. The Spindrift Saga is a head-turning power trio with musical ‘chops’ to burn and cover an enormous diversity of styles in their performances. Influenced heavily by funk music, The Spindrift Saga welds this syncopated groove element seamlessly into their rock roots. The result is a sound that could be likened to acts such as The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Living End, Soundgarden, Incubus and other industry frontrunners.
The band’s full length album release ‘Badnormous’ dropped early in 2016. The band signed to a independent digital distribution deal for the album, which is now available at most online music outlets. Badnormous was well received by local community radio stations and has been labelled as an important independent rock release. The full length album follows up on The Spindrift Saga’s hugely successful 2014 single ‘Marvin’ and their 2011 EP release ‘300 Hours and Counting’.
The Spindrift Saga now has 250+ shows under their belts, and have proven themselves to consistently deliver incredible live performances. The band have recently completed the final tour for Badnormous in Australia after releasing “Musical Theme” as the last single from the album in March 2017. They followed this tour up with the successful “Badnormous in Japan” tour. The band released thier newest single “Smile” at the end of 2017, which is available online via iTunes, Spotify and other streaming services. The Spindrift Saga will be back on tour at the start of 2019 and are slated to join Choirboys, Thirsty Merc, James Southwell and more at Canberra’s Untapped Festival in February.
The Spindrift Saga have released their latest track, In And Out Of Love.
As the title suggests falling In and out of Love explores the basics, human instincts, not being sure if things are right or not in a current relationship. Whether what you have is about just being physically attracted to someone or being attracted for a deeper emotional connection, the ever burning questions of lust or love and the grey areas in between. Inspired by the ever controversial reality shows in the vein of marrying strangers or competing for roses and attention, and how sometimes it can be a little frustrating and confusing to be part of the human race.
The band approached the recording process differently this time, recording Danny Freeman’s drums off site, while Mick and Chris McGrath recorded their parts at Chris’ studio, ‘Samurai Studio’. Long time band friend Dave Tweedie from Dave Cave Studios was on board to help out with recording and mixing, the result is a feel that’s almost grungy and maybe a bit obtrusive but in a fun, friendly kind of way; this songs ingredients might be “a tablespoon of Birds of Tokyo, a pinch of Muse, and a cup of salt... water!”
Links to The Spindrift Saga
Bandcamp: https://thespindriftsaga.bandcamp.com/
Website: https://www.thespindriftsaga.com/