‘Music For Midnight People’
A brazen reminder of the explosive talent the ensemble possesses
August 30,2021
The world has changed immeasurably since the 90s but thankfully, some things have remained untouched by the ravages of time, ready to resurface when the world needs them most.
Formed in the heady days of youth during a golden era of Australian music, Malakye Grind (pron Mal-ah-Kai) carved out an esteemed place for themselves after the single Mind Buzz from the searing debut Step Inside EP was brought to the public’s attention with Triple M Sydney launching the single out across the Australian airwaves.
Touring diligently around Australia with hundreds of headline and support shows as well as spots on the festival circuit, their reputation for high-octane live performance and a unique grunge sound saw them quickly build a following of devoted fans.
But then, as if it sensed what was to come, the beast vanished. It lay dormant in the depths from which it came, living only as a recorded memory – but always ready to return when needed most.
Now, over 20 years after they first arrived on the scene, Malakye Grind are back with Music for Midnight People – and the full-length LP is a brazen reminder of the explosive talent the ensemble possesses.
Listen to ‘Watch Them Burn’
From the glistening melodies of vocalist Rob Smith to the subterranean chunk of guitarist Pat Burke and the fluid lines of bassist Brook Rees poured over Dave Sanders watertight drumming, MG have incorporated a wide spectrum of influences from punk to funk groove to evolve their trademark sound. Helmed and produced by founding member Brook Rees, Music for Midnight People was recorded entirely in isolation – and though the band didn’t see each other at all during the process it’s obvious that the chemistry forged as young performers has thread its way through the decades and the results reveal a band of lifelong friends writing and recording an album of powerful rock music at full throttle.
With the finishing touches completed by ARIA-nominated mix engineer Forrester Savell (Karnivool, Birds of Tokyo), Music for Midnight People is now ready to be unleashed.
The band’s new album delivers – from power rock anthem Watch Them Burn to the Stones influenced Wanna Party and the bands hungover ballad Erase the Tapes the bands 11 track LP covers an enormous breadth of musical territory while always sounding cohesive and true to the Malakye Grind sound.
With one eye on the future and a nod to their roots in the past, Malakye Grind aren’t merely a relic of a distant era. They’ve evolved and grown without forgetting what defined them to begin with. The world has changed, but some things will always remain constant.
With Music for Midnight People and plans to return to the stage, 2021 has never been a better time to get back to the ‘Grind.
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