As you fans are probably aware, Sci-fi Rock group, Slimey Things are currently on ‘hiatus’.
(Rumour has it there was a malfunction in their parallel-universe-travel-contraption, and they were sucked into a Wormhole… but that doesn’t make sense because the members have been sighted around the globe…. or are they CLONES!!!????)
CLONES??!?!?!?
Science-fiction jokes aside, Slimey Things might just still have a new album on the way, but details are scarce.
Before the hiatus, the band went into The Brain to lay down the drums and rough guitars, bass and saxophone for a new album. Nick Soole then continued to work on the album from his ‘Gamma Ray Gun Productions’ studio.
Here’s hoping that the album will be completed sometime in 2012.
In the meantime, here’s what the members (or clones…???) are currently up to:
- NICK SOOLE (founder, composer, vocals, guitar)
Nick Soole
Nick is currently residing in Los Angeles and is working on the music to several Australian and American short films.
He is also currently involved with composer Christopher Young‘s
Tilden House Residency Program.
For more info and music samples visit his new website:
www.nicksoole.com or subscribe to his blog www.nicksoole.blogspot.com
Prior to leaving for the USA, Nick completed his second project for progressive music label The Bird’s Robe.
This one, again under the moniker of The Bird’s Robe Collaboration Band, is entitled
“Still Scores” and is based upon a series of illustrations by graphic design artist Jarrod Elvin (who has done artwork/video for Slimey Things’ last album,
“Quantum Reality T.V”).
The album is a mad mix of and all things you’d expect from a Bird’s Robe Collaboration project – eclectic, creative, varied and driving prog-rock.
The “Still Scores” line-up features:
Please support this label/collective by purchasing the album HERE or pick up a copy at a Bird’s Robe hosted event.
- MATT WARD – drums & percussion
Matt Ward
Matt has been busy with a few things since the hiatus.
He is currently involved with 10-piece afro/latin/roots group, Brass Knuckles.
http://www.myspace.com/brassknucklebeats
Brass Knuckles also includes members of other Sydney groups such as Jimmy Swouse & The Angry Darts, The Bakery and The BZNZZ.
They play around Sydney now & then, so keep an eye out and catch a show – great vibe and atmosphere!
Matt has also recently hooked up with, Jon Kenner, who was the original drummer for eclectic rock outfit, The Captain’s Package.
With Jon, Matt is playing drums to what he describes as “dark and moody roots/rock, ala Tom Waits, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen…”.
The band consists of Jon Kenner (ex-The Captain’s Package) on vocals/keys, David Sattout (The Angry Darts) on guitar, Matt Williams (Adrift For Days, Captains) on bass-ukulele and Matt Ward on drums/percussion.
He’s also working on his solo material in his small studio.
Maybe we’ll see another Cohnan Wildstyle?
Also, amongst all is musical happenings, Matt is about to open an antique ‘junk’ store.
The shop is called “Drunk On The Moon” and you can check out his official webpage here for more info.
- IAN PIETERSE – baritone & alto saxophone
Ian Pieterse
Ian, as always, is in high demand for his skills on the saxophone. Amongst session work, DJ gigs and teaching, he is also a member of – along with Matt – Brass Knuckles.
Not long after Slimey Things went into (permanent?) hibernation,
Ian formed a new project with members of Darth Vegas, Rica Tetas, Jimmy Swouse & The Angry Darts & Mr Bamboo. The new project goes by the name of Killsong and a recent blurb describes them as:
Killsong write ugly music for beautiful people. Songs about poisonous, vengeful hotdogs and amorous encounters with rabbits. Featuring members of Darth Vegas, Rica Tetas, Jimmy Swouse & The Angry Darts & Mr Bamboo, the band has been described by the only true gauge of quality, three drunk punters, as: “occasionally powerful”, “quite confusing” and “too complicated for me to understand”.
Another group which Ian is busy with is the legendary Frank Zappa tribute band, Petulant Frenzy. This band consists of some of the hottest, most in demand musicians in Sydney/Australia and their live shows are definitely worth catching.
- TRISTAN BAKER – guitar, backing vocals, laptop, synths
Tristan Baker
Tristan has been focusing on his film production since the hiatus of Slimey Things. He has been managing and producing various things in film & television.
He also has been working on sound design and short scores for film and television.
http://www.moonbaker.com.au/
Andrew Mortensen
Andrew has been busy with a few things since the hiatus of Slimey Things.
Amongst working on the successful remix project, he has been busy with prog-metal band Serious Beak, who recently released their debut album and had their album launch to a packed house.
The album, which is receiving great reviews, can be purchased HERE.
As usual, Andrew is also working on Volume 5 of the “Re-Fleshed” project. The next volume should start to become available January 2012. Artists that are rumoured to have tracks on this one include, The Alphamama with Studio Tann & AM Frequencies, AM Frequencies, Techinfect, Jerry Craib (bluejuice), Rob Cornish, Matt Roberts, Miss Chloe, Greg Seiler, Anklepants, The Ghost of John Cage, Dyke Destroyer vs AM Frequencies, Invader and Moz Troniquz.
Over two years in the making, Andrew’s black metal project, Död, is finally nearing completion. Vocal recording and rough mixes are currently in progress. He’s hoping it will be completed around March/April.
Also planned is a recording for his ‘doom-blues’ project, Death Valley Burial Ground. Ideas and very rough demos have been made and proper recording is planned to take place mid 2012.
“Ashes was inspired by an article I read in an Indonesian newspaper about Islamic leaders lobbying to ban magazines such as playboy etc in Indonesia but in the meantime they had been marrying multiple girls at age 11, 12 and 13. I was so appalled I had to rant about it. Basically it’s my reaction to what I read and trying to get the message across that religion should not be an excuse for bad behaviour. That fanaticism can make you lose touch with what’s real and that God’s not gonna save you from yourself.” - Anita Meiruntu, January 2012
