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The Fuss

About Me

In the handful of years since the boys first toyed with the notion of piecing together a collection of covers for a mutual friend’s 21st bash, Brisbane four-piece , The Fuss, have managed to carve out a formidable reputation, as one of the city’s best live, original, rock acts. Through a couple of recent lineup changes, the current roster solidified in 2009 with Alex Strachan (Bass/Vocals), Matt Downton (Vox/Guitars), Kristian McIvor (Guitars/Vox) and Michael Jackson (Drums/Vox). Their infectious, melodic, riff-rock stylings have managed to secure them support and headline slots alongside touring acts Jebidiah, Magic Dirt, The Exploders, 67 Special, Peabody, The Fumes, Airbourne, The Camels, Yves Klein Blue, Hell City Glamours, to namedrop just a few. The boys toured nationally throughout 07 and 08 to wide acclaim ans enthusiasm with additional touring planned early 2009. March 2008 saw The Fuss enter the studio with five new tracks. The boys enlisted the services of Engineer/Producer Darek Mudge (Screamfeeder, Intercooler), to guide them their most recent ‘Country Bones EP’(2008), tracked live, over one-day in a converted northern suburbs factory studio - It is the best representation of their of their sound to date. 2009 is shaping up to be a big year for the boys.

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Member Since: 13/03/2007
Band Members: Alex Strachan Kristian McIvor Matt Downton Michael Jackson
Influences: Management/Booking Enquiries: Cookshop Industries 0419744617 [email protected]
Sounds Like: The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, QOSTA, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Easybeats, The Who, Janes Addiciton, Guns and Roses, Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Primal Scream, Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, Supergrass, The Faces, Beach Boys, Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs, The Fauves, T-Rex, Nirvana, The Band, You Am I, BRMC, Free, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Sprinsteen, The Yardbirds, Oasis, Dallas Crane, The Strokes, John Spencer Blues Explosion, Chuck Berry, The Church,
Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Check out this event: The Fuss w/ The Exploders & The Smokestack Orchestra

Hosted By:The FussWhen:Saturday, 28 February 2009Where:The Valley StudiosAnn StreetFortitude Valley4006Description:The Fuss w/ The Exploders & The Smokestack Orchestra The Valley Studios $12 Doors @ 8...
Posted by on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:03:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Fuss w/The Exploders

Hosted By:The FussWhen:Friday, 27 February 2009Where:Bon AmiciMargaret St.ToowoombaDescription:The Fuss w/The Exploders 27 Feb 2009 Bon Amici $10 Doors @ 8:00Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:41:00 GMT

Demos Up!

Tracked live over a day and a half earlier this month, 5 demo tracks that will form the guts of our forthcoming EP.  Have a listen to ’em, we’d appreciate your feedback.  The&nb...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:31:00 GMT

IN THE STUDIO

The Fuss have just emerged from the depths of a local Brisbane studio having recorded the follow-up ep to 2007's self-titled effort. Tracked in a live format with minimal overdubs over a two...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:41:00 GMT

The Fuss - Rave Geared Article (27/11/07)

HOT FUSSMATT DOWNTON, guitaristfor local hard rockers THEFUSS.Outline what gear you use:Not a lot actually as far as guitars I mainly use a Gretsch"Catseye" Historic Series and a generic 'Telecaster't...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:35:00 GMT

Rave Review - Airbourne, The Fuss, Hell City Glamours

Airbourne / Hell City Glamours / The Fuss The Slip Inn - Thursday May 24Local lads The Fuss kick off this evening's hard rocking bill, their range of vintage rock hooks and riffs well suited to bar...
Posted by on Tue, 29 May 2007 05:39:00 GMT

Check out this event: The Camels(Syd) w The Rocketsmiths & The Fuss

Hosted By: The AlleyWhen: 25 May 2007, 07:00 AMWhere: The Alley Bar3 Frew StreetMilton, Brisbane, QLD AustraliaDescription:The Alley Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Mon, 14 May 2007 03:07:00 GMT

Get to a Fuss show soon bitches!!!

Yes, The Fuss are playing a number of shows over the next couple of weeks. So we better see you at one of them over the next couple of weeks, or Earth will cave in on itself. Check the gig slot for d...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:34:00 GMT

Check out this event: 67 Special Tour w/ The Exploders and The Fuss

Hosted By: The Fuss When: 28 Apr 2007, 07:00 PMWhere: The ShamrockCnr Brunswick St/St Paul's Tce, Fortitude Valley, ACT 4000AustraliaDescription:The Fuss Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:25:00 GMT

Check out this event: 67 Special Tour w/ The Exploders and The Fuss

Hosted By: The Fuss When: 27 Apr 2007, 08:00 AMWhere: The Chophouse4 The EsplanadeSurfers Paradise, Gold Coast, QLD 4217AustraliaDescription:The Fuss Click Here To View Event
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 01:51:00 GMT