Dune Rats

Dune Rats
Dune Rats performing in 2018
Dune Rats performing in 2018
Background information
Also known asDunies
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresSurf punk, indie rock, garage punk, pop punk
Years active2010–present
LabelsRatbag, BMG
MembersDanny Beus
BC Michaels
Brett Jansch
Websitedunerats.tv

Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals.[1][2][3] The band later became a three-piece, with Brett Jansch (formerly a touring member of Bleeding Knees Club) joining as bassist. Brad Heald, originally from Red Riders and The Vines, also made touring appearances on bass from 2011 to 2012.

The band uploaded "Colour Television" onto Triple J Unearthed in October 2010, before officially releasing it the following month.[4]

On 30 May 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. They supported the release with a global and national tour.[5] The following year they announced that they were officially launching Ratbag Records as a record label that would take on other performers.[6]

On 11 February 2017, their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart.[7]

The group's fourth studio album, Real Rare Whale was announced on 11 February 2022 and was scheduled for release on 24 June 2022, before being delayed to July 29 due to vinyl manufacturing issues.[8][9]

In May 2024, the group announced the release of their fifth studio album, If It Sucks, Turn It Up.[10]

  1. ^ Condon, Dan. "Brisbane Bong Lovers Dune Rats Snubbed From Vietnam Gig". theMusic.com.au. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  2. ^ Nail, Jonny. "Dune Rats vs Laneway Festival". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  3. ^ Galvin, Hannah. "INTERVIEW: DUNE RATS". Purple Sneakers. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Colour TV was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Baroni, Nastassia (7 April 2014). "Dune Rats Debut Album And National Tour Announced". Music Feeds. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  6. ^ Moskovich, Greg (15 July 2015). "DUNE RATS ARE STARTING A RECORD LABEL, MEET THEIR FIRST SIGNING". ToneDeaf. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  7. ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #407". auspOp. 11 February 2017. Archived from the original on 16 March 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  8. ^ "Dune Rats have released a rowdy new single and video, What A Memorable Night". Kerrang. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  9. ^ "DUNE RATS // Release New Single 'Melted Into Two'". Hysteria Mag. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference IISTIU was invoked but never defined (see the help page).