A QUICK CHAT WITH GODSWOUNDS

Congratulations on your latest single ‘Tantamount Love’! How does it feel having the single finally out?

Thank you very much. You know that feeling you get after you throw up? That wave of euphoria that swims through your nervous system, the idle sweat forming on your brow, the deep and powerful sense of being free as you cradle your arms on the cool porcelain of the shrine of cleansing? Almost as good as that. 

For someone that hasn’t heard your music before, what would you describe it as?

We've been described as a ‘Kaiju video game nightmare’, a ‘fat guy playing Donkey Kong music’ and, more recently, as ‘cooked’ - these are all pretty apt at some point. We pride ourselves on keeping songs interesting and try to do our best to have a unique sound that blends elements of alternative, punk, prog, various compositional music and, yes, 8-bit. A Millennial salad, if you will.

How did you all form ‘GODSWOUNDS’?

GODSWOUNDS was formed after I got back from a trip to Japan. I'd been tinkering with Gameboys in some post rock bands in Sydney for a while, but I wanted to do something a bit more high energy. Muel and Simeon came on board and then Sam, Paul, and Danny shortly after. More recently, Shane's joined us too.

What are some of your favourite moments as a band?

Playing at a temple in Taiwan, getting to support Regurgitator and, of course, working with the master, Mr. Toshi Kasai.

What can fans expect from a live show?

A pretty big sound (with no less than two drummers) that has a fairly comprehensive tool kit that features everything from rock to video game music and a high energy performance. 

How is the rest of the year shaping for GODSWOUNDS?

We have a gig coming up on August 11 at Oxford Art Factory and we are very excited to be releasing our full album ‘Cheer Up Sunshine’ towards the end of the year.