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The Novocaines

Perth, Western Australia, Australia | INDIE

Perth, Western Australia, Australia | INDIE
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"The Novocaines : Lovers Teeth (single review)"

"A giant big slab of ball-tearing, deliciously howling and finely shredding garage rock, The Novocaines deliver another single to make Andrew Stockdale wish he hadn't bothered to keep Wolfmother alive. Lovers Teeth may not quite be as inst...antly catchy as Cup of Coffee, but there's a greater maturity and longevity to the track that's well worth sinking your musical chompers into. It's also backed up by two mean tracks that demonstrate why the major label interest is quickly rising for these lovable local rogues."

Drum Media Magazine, 26 Aug 2010 - Drum Media Magazine - 26 Aug 2010


"The Novocaines - 'Til Death"

What an enlightening blast of messy, mean WA rock. - JJJ Unearthed - Dave Ruby Howe - April 2013


"The Novocaines - Freedom Please Single Launch"

Headliners The Novocaines took over the stage, commanding it from the first tune. A very, very entertaining live band, some sexy guitar work was on display early, before their huge fuzzed out grooves (as good as any) took over. Showing off some perfectly refined tones, the single launched tonight, Freedom Please, ensured more beer found it's way onto the floor than into mouths, before more aggression and swagger commandeered the remainder of their set. - The Drum Media (WA) - Luke Butcher - April 2013


"New Noise: The Novocaines"

As we speak, Perth post-hardcore band The Novocaines are recording new songs to follow up their recent one-two punch of screaming and squalling singles ‘Freedom Please’ and ‘Til Death’. The band have likened the songs to such contemporaries as Fucked Up and Pulled Apart by Horses, while one cheeky journalist threw The Vines in there too. Having shared stages with You Am I, Jebediah and DZ Deathrays in the past, The Novocaines are working towards more touring soon, here and overseas. - Mess+Noise - June 2013


"The Novocaines “Freedom Please” Single Launch"

I gave the track a sneaky peak of a listen before I went into the Gig and loved the intelligent accents, the abrasively energetic and urgent vocal delivery, the delicious deep throat tones of instruments coming from ends. I think if there is one thing you can take from the performance at the Rosemount, and from the Novocaines’ latest endeavors is an overwhelming sense of energetic urgency and suffocating desperation. - Why Can't I Draw - Drew Krapljanov - April 2013


"The Novocaines : Freedom Please (single review)"

Freedom Please doesn’t fuck about, kicking straight into a venomous barrage of meaty post-hardcore. It’s a little bit Pulled Apart By Horses and a little bit The Vines, all of it pretty solid. Maybe two and a half minutes might be pushing it for tolerance to the throat shredding vocals on offer. Still, it’s pretty exciting stuff coming out of ol’ Perth way. - Beat Magazine (VIC) - Issue 1370 - May 2013


"The Novocaines : Freedom Please (single review)"

Altogether louder, Perth’s The Novocaines appear to be frequently placing new songs for your enjoyment or otherwise. Freedom Please (Independent) screeches and skids at you with an intensity approaching throat-shredding and an almost nu-metal energy – but they, like that term, are a little?beyond that. - The Drum Media (NSW) - April 2013


"Kirby Interview – The Novocaines"

What are you up to at the moment?
We’re about to release our new single Freedom Please on 7” vinyl & are writing/recording more new songs to put out this year.

Plans for the future?
We want to continue releasing our new material on vinyl. We’re also in the planning stages for a pretty mega overseas tour towards the end of the year.

Whats your biggest achievement to date?
We got accepted to play SXSW in 2011, which took us from Austin to Los Angeles over a couple of weeks. We played some great showcases with some really awesome bands & just generally had an amazing time roaming the states.

What are your Influences?
Musically, we take a lot of influence from heavy bands of different decades. Particularly bands like Fucked Up, Pulled Apart By Horses, Trash Talk & so on.

What can punters expect at one of your shows?
We like to keep things fast-paced, so we have a pretty high-energy set of fast riffs & groovy breaks. - Off The Record - June 2013


"Rave Mag Review"

The Novocaines play an impressive set, filled with killer Zeppelin-inspired lead guitar breaks and excellent stage presence ...they've won a bunch of fans tonight. - RAVE MAGAZINE


"FasterLouder"

The Novocaines have more oomph than some bland bands can poke a stick at. No gimmicks required, just simple, strong songs...

- FASTERLOUDER (Perth)


"FASTERLOUDER (Perth)"

Not too many punters had arrived when The Novocaines were on, but this did not put off the band from putting their all into the set. With their skinny jeans and fashionable haircuts, this band look trendy enough for you to think they may just be another same-same indie band that are all the rage at the moment. Don’t be fooled though, these kids play some damn fine rock ‘n’ roll..."
- FASTERLOUDER (Perth)


"DB MAGAZINE (Adelaide)"

"These guys are awesome. Doing their first shows outside of WA, the four-piece faithfully channeled the spirit of the likes of The Velvet Underground and The Easybeats with a tremendous amount of ferocity."
- DB MAGAZINE (Adelaide)


"The Stems"

I walked in to the venue to find four youths with hair everywhere and silk
scarves onstage, playing a primal Bo Diddley groove, and thought, "Hell
yes, this stuff still exists! - Dom Mariani


Discography

2013:
Freedom Please (single)
'Til Death (single)

2011:
Idle Time (album)
1) Trampled Hearts
2) Summer Waiting
3) Memory, Memory
4) Rabbit Hole
5) Answers Everything
6) Space Is Closer Than America
7) Heavy Like Iron
8) All The Action Wants
9) The Leisure
10) Just An Obstacle
11) The One We Laughed About
12) In Treason

2010:
Courtesy Eventually (EP)
1) Adhere To
2) Just Scrape By
3) Would You Ever
4) Lovers Teeth
5) We Have Control

Lovers Teeth (single)
1) Lovers Teeth
2) T8
3) Dead Mans Hat

2009:
Ragdoll (EP)
1) Lazy hoof
2) Cup of Coffee
3) Like a Sunday morning
4) Leaving in the Sunrise
5) Ragdoll Blues

Cup of Coffee (vinyl single)
B Side: Like A Sunday Morning

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Independent punk rockers, The Novocaines from Perth, Western Australia formed in 2006 and since then, the band has made a name for themselves worldwide with their ferociously energetic live performance.

The Novocaines spent most of 2012 writing and self-producing their next set of songs, which will be released over the course of 2013 with a mix of free downloads and vinyl releases.

The new singles ‘Til Death and Freedom Please launched in April are a current and relevant example of The Novocaines’ direction for 2013; short, fast, energetic punk rock that draws influence from their modern contemporaries like Fucked Up and Pulled Apart by Horses.

Both singles spread quickly across Australian radio, getting regular spins on JJJ and all of the major community radio stations. Since the release of Freedom Please, The Novocaines have been featured and reviewed in The Drum Media (NSW and WA), Beat Magazine (VIC), Mess+Noise and Off The Record.

The Novocaines are currently back in the studio working on follow up singles to Freedom Please and ‘Til Death, as well as planning national and international tours for the remainder of the year.

Before touring in Japan in 2012, the band toured in The USA including several showcases during SXSW ‘11. The band has also performed relentlessly in Australia with bands such as Them Crooked Vultures, The Living End, You Am I, Jebediah and DZ Deathrays as well as playing some of the major festivals including Big Day Out, Southbound and Playground Weekender.

Popular tracks like “Cup of Coffee” & “Adhere To” have received frequent radio play with the likes of JJJ as well as being featured in several films and television series including Scream 4, Californication and Shameless.

Band Members:
Corey Marriott - Vocals
Jay Marriott – Guitar
Steven Turnock – Guitar
Liam Young – Drums
Jim Power - Bass Guitar

Management:
Jay Marriott - thenovocaines@gmail.com
(+61) 439 959 474

Praise for The Novocaines:

Freedom Please doesn’t fuck about, kicking straight into a venomous barrage of meaty post-hardcore. It’s a little bit Pulled Apart By Horses and a little bit The Vines, all of it pretty solid.
Beat Magazine (VIC) – Issue 1370 – 08/05/2013

"Freedom Please (Independent) screeches and skids at you with an intensity approaching throat-shredding and an almost nu-metal energy – but they, like that term, are a little?beyond that."
The Drum Media (NSW) – April 2013

"Headliners The Novocaines took over the stage, commanding it from the first tune. Freedom Please, ensured more beer found it's way onto the floor than into mouths, before more aggression and swagger commandeered the remainder of their set."
Luke Butcher – The Drum Media (WA) – Issue 335 – 25/04/2013

“I gave the track a sneaky peak of a listen before I went into the Gig and loved the intelligent accents, the abrasively energetic and urgent vocal delivery, the delicious deep throat tones of instruments coming from ends. I think if there is one thing you can take from the performance at the Rosemount, and from the Novocaines’ latest endeavors is an overwhelming sense of energetic urgency and suffocating desperation.”
Drew Krapljanov - WHY CAN'T I DRAW? – 21/04/2013

‘Til Death - 4/5 stars – ‘What an enlightening blast of messy, mean WA rock’.
Dave Ruby Howe of JJJ Unearthed – April 2013

‘Til Death - “Absolute firecracker of a song”.
Dom Alessio of JJJ’s Home and Hosed – April 2013

Official Website
www.thenovocaines.com

Facebook
www.facebook.com/thenovocaines

Twitter
www.twitter.com/thenovocaines

Bandcamp
http://thenovocaines.bandcamp.com/

Triple J Unearthed
http://www.triplejunearthed.com.au/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=1424

Itunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/au/artist/the-novocaines/id317304801

Film and TV Syncs:
Scream 4 – Cup Of Coffee
Californication – Lazy Hoof
Shameless – Cup Of Coffee
One Tree Hill – Leaving In The Sunrise
MTV The Hard Times of RJ Berger – Ragdoll Blues
Rock Band 2 Computer Game – Cup Of Coffee
Subaru on-line advertising campaign – Cup Of Coffee
Eat. Sleep. Surf. Documemtary – Cup Of Coffee

Awards & Nominations:
Triple J Unearthed WAMI Winner March 2009
Triple J Next Crop November 2009
Best Guitarists WAMI Nomination 2010