Debut 6 song EP for Byron Bay’s Hugo Costin (formerly of Dead Ends) playing under the name of Toy Boats. Playing a cleaner, mainly acoustic style, much akin to what you’ve come to expect from former Waxwing frontman, Rocky Votolato, the song writing on these 6 songs really shows off a maturity well beyond his years. While the ever so catchy song “Rent” is carried over from his 2am Bones demo along with “Broken Arms”, the other 4 new tracks show a natural refinement in sound and an amazing at times vocal range. File under easy listening and instantly likeable, an excellent debut.
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NEWS
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MISSING LINK announce new EP “Miracle Smile” out September 19 on Triple B Records.
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RESTRAINING ORDER Announce New Album "Future Fortune"
Restraining Order will deliver its third full-length "Future Fortune" on September 12.
TOURS
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NEW BLOOD
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Introducing DEFIANT GROUND From The Gold Coast
DEFIANT GROUND are a new band out of the Gold Coast who have just released their demo through Set Th...
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INTERVIEWS
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2024 The Year In Review
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CROSSCHECK Interview With Drummer George
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LOOKING BACK
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COLLECTORS
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CRUCIAL FIVE
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