TY BRENNOCK - Bass Guitar
LEVI DALLEN - Drums
MURRAY DICKINSON - Vocals, Guitar
TIM MARRIOTT - Guitar
Influences
MUSICALLY -
Tom Waits . The Drones . Death Cab For Cutie . Ron Sexsmith . The White Buffalo . The National . Band Of Horses . Something For Kate . Nick Cave . Louden Wainwright III . REM . Spoon . Bruce Springsteen . Beasts Of Bourbon . The Smiths . Kings Of Leon . Pearl Jam . Bob Dylan . Rolling Stones . Guns N' Roses . Bon Iver .
OTHERWISE -
Love . Greedy fucking sloths . Red wine, rum, gin, beer, port & brandy . Sunshine . Moonlight . That girl . Ignorance . Politicians with personal agendas . Sex . Beauty . Our left-wing visions . Their right-wing narrow minds . Our pocket existances .
Sounds Like
HEAD OF STATE have an underlying politi-punk ethos that spews out into a heavy foundation fused with emotive vocals, whimsical acoustics and straight-up rock guitars!
"With an eerie country twang hidden under the indie/rock guitar riffs, Head Of State prove that there is so much more to Newcastle than, well... whatever Newcastle claims to offer. Having supported heavyweight musicians such as The Drones and 28 Days, this fousome are nothing to turn your nose up at. Introspective lyrics and a rock sensibility evoking images of the early Black Crowes. The combination of the untuned television, the ballerina and the lead vocalist's intense stare has created a truly special piece of music content."
- Monique (WotNext Music Scout) on the "Realize" film-clip.
"...the standout band of the night, with a well-developed, individual style; a mature mix of more subtle, introspective punk elements with a rock edge. The Eddie Vedder-esque vocals of singer Murray Dickinson and politically-inspired lyrics, combined with the band's musical sophistication and live energy made them a pleasure to watch."
- Faster Louder
"...song rocks more... a bit of a Reef (UK) vibe, maybe Black Crowes, maybe a little Pilots. I'd call it commercial post-grunge. Good luck."
- Jack Endino (Producer - Nirvana "Bleach")
HEAD OF STATE are a rock band that focuses on dynamics, the art of the song, and deliver the singer/songwriter feel through the means of a rock band.
It all began in April 2003 in a quiet suburb of Newcastle, Australia.
HEAD OF STATE now stand as, in alphabetical order, Ty Brennock on bass, Levi Dallen on drums, Murray Dickinson on vocals/guitar, and Tim Marriott on guitar.
HEAD OF STATE are from Newcastle. HEAD OF STATE have played heaps of rad places (Annandale, Cambridge, Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Hopetoun, Metro, Bar On The Hill, Greenroom, Oxford Tavern, "Shoreshocked", "Strikeback") with heaps of rad bands (The Drones, Airbourne, The Sleepy Jackson, Wolf & Cub, Spoon, Faker, Shihad). HEAD OF STATE love playing live and people like seeing HEAD OF STATE. HEAD OF STATE work hard on making the songs the best songs in the universe. HEAD OF STATE's drummer breaks heaps of sticks. HEAD OF STATE have rad beards. HEAD OF STATE think they dress rad, but people think HEAD OF STATE dress bad. HEAD OF STATE lets the music speak for itself.
HEAD OF STATE received a personal hand-written note of thanks from the legendary Tom Waits upon receiving their demo! In 2005 HEAD OF STATE were hand-picked by another hero, Neil Young, to have a song featured as a Song Of Protest on his official website! That song was "Pointless". HEAD OF STATE also won the Listeners' Choice Award at the 1233 ABC Newcastle Music Awards in 2006 for "Pointless".
Anyways... believe the hype! We are just around the corner, Motherfuckers!
And remember, vote for HEAD OF STATE at Triple J Unearthed!
where the hells this chilli lounge lol?? and i think we hittin shithole beachie this fri night anyways... ill listen to ur music when i get home see if i like it....
Hey, Thought I'd let you know I've got my debut single launch show at The Vanguard in Sydney this coming Wednesday. Would love to see you there! Make sure you get your tickets before they sell out though! www. moshtix. com. au is the place to grab em. Take care, Julie K x
On Thursday, 24th July when Principal Entertainment proudly presents, the raw, uninhibited rockin' sounds of 'Shooting at Unarmed Men'! Along with the 'Spun Rivals', delivering their awesome Brit inspired indie-new wave-prog-pop! and introducing to Melbourne, the latest Adelaide indie sensation, 'Mona Lisa Overdrive', a dynamic fusion of vintage garage rock and psychedelic screeches, with a boxful of perfect pop choc rock! D.J Pinball spins the discs. Doors open 8.30pm.
hey guys, hope all is goin good.keen as too hear ya new tracks but i live n work in Sydney now so its abit hard. but hook up a gig together soon for sure, always keen. take it easy boys, Barry.
Hey,
Would love to see you at one of our upcoming gigs.
Got a residency at Spectrum in Sydney amongst a few support slots.
Would love to see you there!
- The Protectors
