“Noisy, chaotic, and fragmented—a hybrid of garage rock, indie, and psychedelia that feels like the product of 30-plus years of indie music history. In reality, though, Darren Smallman’s songs are more inspired by his experiences as a person living on the autism spectrum.” — Bandcamp Daily
"There's an anarchic joy to Smallman's DIY production." -- The Wire Magazine
"The Australian psych-punk legend is a true underground hero" -- Clash Magazine
"Pulsing electro-punk." -- Vive Le Rock
“It’s a wild mix of classic garage rock, psychedelic elements (Hawkwind says hello), typical punk riffs of the late 1970s, noise rock à la Sonic Youth or Fugazi, repetitive, shamanic recitations. 34 captivating minutes over thirteen songs from one cast.” Amplified [8/10]
UK psych-punk Dez Dare shares the official video today for "Josephine Says Explode" from his new album A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin. Watch & share "Josephine Says Explode" via YouTube HERE & hear via Bandcamp HERE.
Stream the album, buy vinyl and tickets via Linktree HERE.
Dez Dare kicks off UK tour dates in April, with more to follow in the EU and Australia. Please see current dates below.
A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin. features 11 songs that delve further into the void than previous records, leaving the sardonic frustration behind for sarcastic existentialism, zeroing in on the big philosophical questions, and the pedantic shards of nonsense that make up our existence.
The last video for Dez Dare's latest fuzz beast of an album is available for all to see and titled 'Josephine Says Explode'. The track is one of his more straight ahead rock tracks, fizzing and rumbling along with both mellow introspections and explosive hooks.
Who is this Josephine one might ask? Is it the same person from his song 'Monkey, Monkey'? Or is Dare just really into the name? Why does he keep singing about monkeys and Josephine's? Who knows. All we know is her wise words... "It's OK to let shit out. Vent. Scream. Write weird songs. If you don't, you could blow." Taking her words to heart, Dez hit the beach with his Walkman in true 80s film fashion, to let off said steam.
The self-produced Australian has spent over 3 decades producing music, releasing and touring bands, and doing live sound for z-grade metal bands. Growing up in the coastal town of Geelong (Djilang) in Australia, he was introduced to the DIY punk and rock scene at 15 and this community and the ideas rooted in the underground music scene have guided his output and ethics throughout his career.
This year Dez joins forces with label titans God Unknown (Cassels / Duke Garwood / James Johnston + Steve Gullick / KLÄMP / Oneida / Laura Loriga / Monster Magnet / Wellwater Conspiracy [Soundgarden + Monster Magnet]) and produced a deluxe version of the album on blob color vinyl and includes a comic book illustrated by Mike Keane. In true nerd fashion the comic also features Top 10s by Dez, Jason Stoll (God Unknown), Matthew Barnhart (Chicago Mastering Service), Mike Keane, and the album illustrator MALMALL.
A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin. is available on LP, CD and download, released on March 1st via God Unknown Records.
DEZ DARE LIVE 2024:
04/12 Coventry, UK - The Tin Music & Arts
04/13 Birmingham, UK - Dark Horse
04/17 Brighton, UK - The Prince Albert
04/19 Falmouth, UK - Fish Factory Art Space
04/20 Plymouth, UK - Underground
04/25 Portsmouth, UK - The Loft at The Kings
04/26 London, UK - The Cavendish Arms
May (EU), June & July (AU)
Artist: Dez Dare
Album: A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin.
Record Label: God Unknown Records
Release Date: March 1st, 2024
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