Deaf Wish

An Australian band whose primal, jagged assault suggests the mingled sound of a number of noted punk and post-punk outfits from the '80s (ranging from H++sker D++ and the Wipers to Sonic Youth), Deaf Wish were formed in Melbourne in May 2007. Featuring Sarah Hardiman and Jensen Tjhung on guitars, Nick Pratt on bass, Daniel Twomey on drums, and all four on vocals, the band claim to have started out with two guiding principles: that they need not concern themselves with making music that will last, and that if they're unsure of what to do next while performing, the best option i...