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Meet Leroy Francis. Not just a good friend of ours, but a charming multi-instrumentalist from Sydney. We sat down with Leroy to ask him a few q's about his past, present and future. Get to know him here: Nat: So you’re the poster boi for our 'Intoxicated Dreams' campaign - But you’re not a model, are you Roy? You’re a musician. Tell us a little bit about you. Leroy: I’m, not even a model citizen… I sling beers in a bar, watch films from dusk til dawn, spend the days trying to write music and repeat it all again. Nat: Can you tell me a little bit about how you got in to music and a little bit about your musical journey so far? Leroy: I got in a lot of trouble at school so I was assigned to a school councillor who happened to be a music teacher. She got me in to music as a way of getting out some energy. I played with my mates in a band called Cabins which was doing ok for a bit but we fucked around too much and all got habits that stopped us from progressing. That’s when I moved to NYC. Nat: And that’s how the new band (Leroy Francis) came about? Leroy: Yeah. I spent a few months in a studio in NYC where The Strokes recorded “Is This It”. There was a black out for 2 weeks while I was in there, so I lived in total darkness for that time, just trying to play drums as much as I could to stop me from being spooked. When I moved back to Australia I moved in to a shed in Camden and continued to record songs. I released those puppies and then got all my favourite musicians together to play them live. Nat: What are you listening to at the moment? And what inspires you, musically? Leroy: I never listen to music that is similar to the music I make. Mostly I juggle between early noughties stuff like, 'Dancing in the Moonlight' (Toploader’s version) and punk like, Death Grips. Inspiration-wise, I get a lot of ideas from film soundtracks and scores. Nat: What are you into outside of music? Leroy: I’m a film buff. I like literature, but my eyes are giving up on me so reading has become more and more of a chore. Horror films in particular I think are the best. If a film can make you terrified to be alone in house with locked doors, then you know it’s good baby. Nat: Nice. Me too. Ok, so you’re pretty well known for breaking bones and serious injuries. What’s the deal? Leroy: A lot of people think I’m unlucky. But hey, I’m part of the 1% of people who survive after being hit by a bus. So you do the math, babe. I guess I spend a lot of time out of the house and have a reckless and self destructive streak. Mix that with stupidity, and you get yourself some decent injuries. Nat: What’s next for the band? Future plans are to just repeat what I’ve done already, but in quicker succession. As well as touring. I plan to have another record out this year. Get amongst Leroy's playlist below: Follow us on Spotify for more.

Meet Third Eye Stimuli Records. Friends of Thrills, and also music label home for some of our favourite bands (The Jim Mitchells, The Uplifting Bell Ends, Leroy Francis, and the Misty Lanes). You're going to want to get familiar with Third Eye and their bands, because we've got some super exciting things coming up that we can't wait to share. The artists you’re listening to are our friends and also our inspiration. They’ve got something special, something that keeps us turning up to their shows and spinning their material in cars, lounge rooms and train carriages. As with the food we put in our bodies, it’s healthy to consume a balanced aural diet, and sometimes the gold lives just below the surface. The Third Eye Stimuli label was based on this mantra, here to dig it up and dish it out. We help artists get whatever was in their heads or hard drives out to the world. Whether that be recording, pressing or simply sharing links for streaming consumption. So spend some time here with our friend’s creations, get to know them, add them to whatever rotational platform you’re running, and if they come to your town, go catch a show, maybe buy a record. And if you’re in Sydney this Friday night, grab a ticket and come to our showcase, it’s called Strange News and it’ll be a groovy time. - Words from Third Eye Stimuli. Follow us on Spotify now. Come and watch some epic bands from Third Eye Stimuli this Friday night at The Chippo Hotel in Sydney. Grab a ticket and come hang out! Event info here.

We've been vibing the psychedelic rock thums of Brisbane-based band, The Cassowarys, after meeting the boys back on the Growlers' Beach Goth Tour. The atmosphere at their shows are a perfect mix of "electric" x "face-melting" - sure to bring peace to any misfits like us. Let the band give you a little taste of their current favourite tunes here: Plus, if you like what you hear, make sure to give their new album a listen.  Cheers for the Boogie by Cassowarys  Follow us on Spotify now.

       We're not lying when we say Miniskirt are proper legends. Playing a massive part not just in the garage-punk scene but also in our warehouse and HQ, the boys are stoked to give you a taste of their current favourites. Be sure to indulge your ears with this epic lineup of tunes.     Get amongst our HQ vibes and follow us on Spotify to keep updated. Follow us on Spotify 'thrillsco' to listen! Plus, get familiar with these boys and stay tuned for an exclusive interview with the boys next week.