"Although they were only added to the bill late in the game, Melbourne six-piece Rudely Interrupted have emerged as one of the most anticipated bands to play Laneway Festival. They stand apart from their peers; not because of the intellectual disabilities from which they all suffer, but because their music is some of the most energetic and genuine to emerge from the Australian rock & roll underground in recent times. Their songs lift the band above the realm of novelty and give them a cultural cache in the image-obsessed world of indie rock".
Australian audiences tune into ABC1 Thursday Dec 3rd 9:35 2009 for the premier screening of the Rudely Interrupted 1hr rocumentary titled "RUDELY INTERRUPTED"
Produced and directed by Susie and Ben Jones, the documentary is a fly on the wall look into the bizzare world of Rudely Interrupted on the road. The reviews have been 4 star and simply amazing from all across the country and the critics are calling it the most inspirational documentary this country has ever produced.
After slogging it out in the studio for the past 6-8 months the guys have weaved their way through the production mine field. The debut album "Tragedy of the commons" is due out Feb/March 2010 and the first single "Get me outta here" is available from iTunes now!! The guys are super excited to show fans the new group of Rudely specials.. Stay tuned for news!!!
Rudely Interrupted are one of Australia’s truly unique independent rock
acts. Based in Melbourne, 5 out of the 6 members share a range of both
physical and intellectual disabilities (Blindness, Deafness, Aspergers, Autism
and Down Syndrome) but most importantly, a common interest in self
expression through music. Their achievements, both personal and
professional to date are extraordinary. “We are here to challenge peoples
thoughts on disability”
“Don’t Break My Heart” was their first song and video, the inspiration for
which came from a simple discussion between Rohan and Rory over a
universal question: "can you die from a broken heart"
Rudely Interrupted whose music has been hailed by the critics as ‘some of
the most energetic and genuine to emerge from the Australian rock ‘n’ roll
underground’ played to a prestigious audience at the UN's global
headquarters in New York to mark International Day of Persons Living with a
Disability on December 3, 2008.
Since their first live performance in 2007 the Rudies have captured the
hearts and minds of thousands across the globe. Touring with the
mainstream Laneway Music Festival playing alongside their peers and
including a solo headline tour they went on to WOW audiences the world
over. The invitation to perform at the United Nations allowed them to play
sold out shows in NYC, Toronto, Bristol, Manchester and London leaving all
who see the band perform speechless, amazed and ultimately inspired.
Importantly the band have been accepted by the music community and the
broader communities proving their perceived weakness is actually a strength.
They are now officially cool! They even met Tom Cruise.
Bright future, with an album currently being recorded (Tragedy of the
Commons), a rock documentary film of the United Nations tour and
confirmed shows in the USA 2010 for the very prestigious VSA arts festival
(Kennedy Centre) in Washington DC, the next 18 months are extremely
exciting for the band and their growing fan base and passionate supporters.
EYE WEEKLY Canada
OK, BUT ARE THE SONGS REALLY THAT GOOD? With a recoded output of only four songs, Rudely Interrupted manage to out-anthem The Killers, while injecting disaffected confidence into their tunes. Leadoff single “Don’t Break My Heart” is all hook, while “In Our Dreams” captures the casual power of the Foo Fighters and “My Only Wish” marries a chugging groove with ’80s dream-pop production. But it’s “Green Lights” where the sightless Burnside expresses an extraordinary fascination with colours, in lyrics set to a soaring, REM-style melody that’s full of hope.
Lost in E Minor
"Every artist has a selling point, from Pete Doherty (smackhead) to 50 Cent (bullet-proof) and even Train (blandness). What separates them from the William Hung’s of this world is that their shtick does not outweigh their abilities as artists. Melbourne’s Rudely Interrupted, a band whose members suffer from a range of intellectual disabilities, play a brand of Killers-esque pop is so catchy that you quickly leave your preconceptions at the door. You may also start to question your own potential in life".
Rudely Interrupted are here to challenge the way people think about disability and have been seen and heard all over Australia on TV, radio and on tour. So with an ever increasing army of fans and passionate supporters, Rudely Interrupted are taking it to the world stage playing shows in New York, London, Manchester, Bristol in December 2008.
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Thank you for the advert / Our paths have been
reversed / The telephone lines inexplicably invert / Directions, moguls of salt
are incensed / There’s no sense in making sense / There’s no lens in making
dividends / I’m infinitely paranoid about getting the bends / When I break
horseshoes, the milieu and my last muse / The whitish coating of the mildew /
Like our red bills, final notices: overdue / Yours Sincerely Manic Monkey from
The Cut Throats of Tall Poppies
I just want to say I finally made it to the gig. at the Corner....and had the BEST night!!! Thanks guys (and the legendary Connie)... Merry Christmas and may the New Year bring each of you love health happiness and more passionate music x
Hi guys - I loved the documentary (I watched it on T.V. a few nights ago with my drummer Le Brand). It was fascinating to get such an insight into your band, tour and rise to fame. It made me laugh and feel inspired. I could relate to the frustration and the inner struggles of the band members, especially the lead/singer guitar player who seems like a highly complex individual with many gifts. Great stuff, all the best with your future endeavors. Peace, love and cheese from The Cut Throats of Tall Poppies.
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wow wow wow! I saw the documentary on abc and was blown away. I cant get `dont break my heart` out of my head. Keep it up everyone......and Rohan keep encouraging these guys to go nuts with music.
"Get me outta here" - classy! From listen #2 (Heidi) quite an honour seeing how high the listens go on your playlist!! Hope you're all doing wella wella wella balsam
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