![]() The gig at The Workers Club in Fitzroy, supported by Soren and St. ![]() “I’m so proud that we can all produce such a tight, holistic sound and as long as we have that… I know we’ve got a chance of going places,” said drummer Mia Rowland. Photograph by Joanna Guelas.īusted Chops have big aspirations for the coming months, hoping to play a festival this year, start writing their album, and gear up for a tour in 2023. Then, in a matter of minutes, she’s up on stage, trombone in hand, playing with them-and the crowd loves it.Ĭolleen 'Coach Colleen' Wurfel playing on stage with the band. “The sixth silent member of this band… silent not so much,” describes Mahler.Īs the band plays their set, Wurfel wanders in and out of the crowd in a neon yellow vest, grinning widely, and selling handmade bucket hats. “We know each other's playing styles so well now that we can read each other and play off one another which is really exciting,” added bassist Ashleigh Howell.Ī strong influence for Busted Chops has been Colleen Wurfel, their close friend and supporter, who the band refers to as ‘Coach Colleen’. “I think since doing the recording, we have played together better than we ever have.” “We’re such a live band that recording us is such a weird experience and when we have to listen back to it, we’re really critical of ourselves,” added Mahler. Taking place over two days, the process of recording the EP was both new and collaborative. “This is us, this is what you can expect if you’re around,” said Mahler. ![]() Set to release their debut EP this year, the band hopes it will be a chance to showcase their sound and finally put an end to the burning question of: so what kind of music do you play? “Combining improvisation with music people can dance to is just so enjoyable and rewarding to play,” said trumpeter Matt Trigge. Like any good gig, it’s loud and incredibly immersive. The crowds that form during a Busted Chops set don’t just awkwardly stand around and listen, but jump, whistle, and cheer as the band is playing. Busted Chops are part of a new generation of jazz performers rejuvenating and modernising groove fusion as we know it. Their music is quite unique to the local Melbourne scene, though worldwide it’s a genre that is gaining fast traction. “We don’t know how to describe our band yet,” said saxophonist Jess Mahler, although this doesn’t seem to bother them at all. This blending of styles makes it hard to exactly pinpoint the band’s sound. The band plays an eclectic and groovy mix of genres, weaving through improvised solos and licks. “Performing with Busted Chops is like drinking a shot of fireball and eating a pineapple,” said guitarist Dave Faulkner. From left to right: Dave Faulkner (guitar), Jess Mahler (alto saxophone), Mia Rowland (drums), Matt Trigge (trumpet), Ashleigh Howell (bass guitar). Busted Chops are still fresh to the stage and yet, they’re already bringing something new to the table.īusted Chops at their 'Family Dinner' gig at The Workers Club. And at a Busted Chops gig, they play a genre-defying fusion that playfully pushes the boundaries of performance.įormed after meeting at university, the five-piece ensemble consists of Jess Mahler (alto sax), Matt Trigge (trumpet), Dave Faulkner (guitar), Ashleigh Howell (bass guitar) and Mia Rowland (drums). It’s a sound unlike the indie alt-rock scene Melbourne is known for-that’s because it’s a Busted Chops gig. Melbourne live music is finally making a comeback and on a Tuesday night in December, in front of a sweaty crowd at a local Fitzroy pub, a band is taking to the stage.
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