Author: Bryan Estepa

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Excited to unveil my brand new single ‘I’m not ready for this’! This is another taste from my upcoming album ‘Sometimes I just don’t know’ (2019 – More details to come).

‘I’m not ready for this’ features my handsome band mates Russell Crawford (Drums/Vox), Brian Crouch (Keys), Dave Hatt (Guitar), Dave Keys (Bass) and once again co-produced by Josh Schuberth at his wonderful recording space – Endomusia Studios.

Help us share the word on this tune my friends. We’ll be most grateful!

LISTEN: Bandcamp

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Pleased as punch to reveal my brand new single ‘No Ordinary’! Recorded at Love HZ studios with Josh Schuberth (Josh Pyke) and featuring my tremendous band of Russell Crawford (Drums), Brian Crouch (Keys), Dave Hatt (Guitars) and Dave Keys (Bass). It’s as big a Guitar pop song song you’ll get out of me and I couldn’t be happier with this outcome. Please share, buy and add to your favourite playlists. That’s the best way to support indie fellas like me. Thank YOU!

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Single Artwork by Talk.Ink

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Thrilled to find out that the band & I will be supporting Melbourne Guitar Pop legends EVEN on Fri, Sep 21 at the Marrickville Bowling Club. EVEN is a band I have long been a disciple of and it’s a huge privilege to share the stage with them. Tickets available now: OZTIX

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Story: In 2005, I visited the Philippine for the very 1st time since migrating to Australia in the late 80’s. I occasionally took a peek at the music scene there, out of a mixture of curiosity and Homeland pride. Besides a few choice bands (e.g. Eraserheads, Sandwich, Bamboo), I was largely underwhelmed. Then one day in my father’s home town of Baguio City, I discovered this shaggy haired band called Orange & Lemon on a music TV channel. Was blown away at their classic pop melodicism and how ‘Anglo’ they sounded, with references to bands like The Beatles, XTC & The Smiths. I was hooked and felt great at discovering a fellow Filipino band that shared the same pop sensibilities as me. Their now legendary status and continued popularity back home does not surprise me one bit. 

Fast forward to 2018 and I’m now label mates with this amazing band and even happier to say are now good friends. In October this year I get the privilege of bringing this amazing group to Australia and get the chance to support them on their 1st Aussie tour. Will be great to have your support for these shows and have you experience quality indie music out of the Asian shores. 

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 Pic by Leah Galvin

Coming towards the end of 2017 and it’s got me thinking how my output this year has been a bit sparse and inconsistent. But it definitely did have some highlights.

1. Touring my birth country, The Philippines with Asian indie legends The Camerawalls. Amazing experience and exceeded all my expectations. Thanks Clem, Law, Bach, Venj & Antonette especially.

2. Playing with my Tempe Two mates in Dave Keys & Russell Crawford. Though we hardly play together, it always feels just right when we do. Our last gig at Staves Brewery is a prime example of this. Check out the video below.

3. Reuniting with Michael Carpenter – Record Producer after a decade and recording my last single ‘Rattled and Rolled’. Always a pleasure working with this juggernaut. And I think the song goes alright too!
https://bryanestepa1.bandcamp.com/track/rattled-and-rolled

4. Having an unexpected reunion with my old band The Hazeys. It’s been brilliant so far. Big things for 2018 planned – Look out!

5. Singing Tom Petty tunes with some of Sydney’s finest. TP’s loss was a blow but this event went a long way to ease some of the pain.

So that’s it for the year. Thanks for all those who supported my music in one way or another. Always grateful. Here’s to a great 2018 for the lot of us!

Cheers,
Bryan