On episode 189 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Gavin Bowles!
Hailing from Australia, Gavin is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, vocalist, and frontman of Sydney indie rock outfit Gavin Bowles & The Distractions.
Comprised of Bowles (vocals, guitar), Gavin's brother Simon Bowles (drums), Cameron Hill (bass), and Michael Crudgington (guitar), Gavin Bowles & The Distractions blends elements of 90's rock and alternative with power pop and pub rock for their own unique sound. Additionally, similar to the lighthearted nature of bands like Green Day, Blink-182, and Foo Fighters, Gavin Bowles & The Distractions isn't afraid to show their sense of humor and doesn't take themselves too seriously, which is evident in their music videos.
On October 17th, Gavin Bowles & The Distractions will drop their new album entitled Are We Having Fun Yet?, the follow-up to their 2023 LP Phoning It In. Featuring songs like "Love Is Dumb," "Sober," and "She Hates My Guts," Are We Having Fun Yet? tackles themes of relationships, internal struggles, burnout, and work/life balance.
In celebration of the album release, Gavin Bowles & The Distractions will kick off their Australian "Are We Having Fun Yet?" Tour on 10/24 at Bootleggers in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.
On this episode, Gavin chats with Mike about how he got into music, including early support from his parents, jamming with his brother, being influenced by the tenacity and not taking yourself so seriously nature of Green Day, the Australian music scene, the fun and creativity in Gavin Bowles & The Distractions' music videos, the themes and artwork behind Are We Having Fun Yet?, and more.
This episode of the pod also features the aforementioned "Love Is Dumb" from Gavin Bowles & The Distractions, available where you get your music!
Follow Gavin Bowles & The Distractions on Instagram @gavinbowlesmusic. To stay up to date with the band and pick up a rare vinyl of Are We Having Fun Yet?, visit https://www.gavinbowlesmusic.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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