Melbourne post-punks Great Australian Bank continue their relentless streak of releases this year with 'Don't Call Me', the third single from their upcoming debut album. Set for release tomorrow on the 7th of June, we scored an exclusive premiere, bringing you the cataclysmic sounds of the single early.
The song's powerful yet melodic nature is a defining characteristic of the band. 'Don't Call Me' addresses the experience of growing up with racism in Australia, making it the band's most personal release to date.
Coomber explains: "'Don't Call Me' is basically about growing up and experiencing racism in Australia. Growing up as a mixed-race person in the 2000s was equal parts strange, difficult, and confusing."
The track was recorded at Head Gap Studios in Preston and was produced, recorded, and mixed by Rohan Sforcina, with mastering by Lachlan Carrick. As the anticipation builds for their debut album, Great Australian Bank's raw energy and unapologetic lyricism promise a bold entry into the Australian music scene.
The band, formed in Melbourne in 2019, has undergone minor line-up changes, with Saskia Clapton (The Maggie Pills) now on bass duties. They have garnered a devoted following and acclaim for their electrifying live performances, and continue to receive support from radio stations across Australia.
"A lot of our songs’ subject matter emerges from a dual fascination and frustration with the fabricated idea of so-called ‘Australia’ in contrast with its violent, colonial history and what it means to exist in its contemporary aftermath," Coomber said.
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