Plastic Wood

Tasmanian Bushfire Appeal – The Loft

Plastic Wood Admin — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:20:35 +0000

Plastic Wood www.plasticwood.com.au

David Aurora www.facebook.com/davidauroramusic

Stephanie Pickett www.triplejunearthed.com/StephaniePickett

Davina Drinan www.facebook.com/davinadrinan

$10 Entry / Doors open from 8pm
18+ (or with a parent or guardian)

THE LOFT – CHEVRON ISLAND
www.facebook.com/TheLoftChevronIsland
54a Thomas Drive, Chevron Island, Gold Coast

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE NIGHT WILL BE GOING TO THE RED CROSS TO HELP OUT THOSE AFFECTED BY BUSH FIRES IN TASMANIA

Supporting Blonde on Blonde!

Plastic Wood Admin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:16:47 +0000

Plastic Wood are supporting Blonde on Blonde, along with the suicide swans, Friday Sep 14 @ The Spotted Cow, Towoomba!

West End Block Party

Plastic Wood Admin — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:12:38 +0000

Join Plastic Wood as they play the West End Block Party!

Facebook event here.

Community celebration of artists returns to heart of West End. A Revival of the original spirit that fostered Boundary Street Festival, West End Block Party promotes proud local traditions of inclusiveness, diversity and respect.

Testament to the wide variety of creativity of 4101, this event will feature musicians, circus performers, spoken word artists, visual artists and markets, kids activities and much more.

Hosted by West End Community Association with the support of local traders and licensed premises the event will be safe, fun, all ages and queer friendly.

First round line-up announcements:
Dubmarine
Ice Cream Factory Perfomers
Kingfisha
Kooii
Mouldy Lovers

Bleeding heart gallery

Plastic Wood Admin — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:05:29 +0000

PW are playing for the wonderful Genevieve Ludlow at her Solo Art Exhibition.

Free entry, free food, free drinks and ALL proceeds go to the Mater Children’s Hospital!

Official facebook event is here.

Film clip launch

Plastic Wood Admin — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:35:56 +0000

Plastic Wood’s new single and film clip, ‘Country Town’ will be released Saturday September 1!

Come celebrate with us…

PLASTIC WOOD ‘Country Town’ film clip launch
w/ Monkiblood & Dan Rolls (Melb)

Where: Alloneword, Fortitude Valley
When: Sat Sept 1, 8pm
What: $10 (includes free single download)

‘Country Town’ film clip launch

Plastic Wood Admin — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:34:02 +0000

Plastic Wood’s new single and film clip, ‘Country Town’ will be released Saturday September 1!

Come celebrate with us…

PLASTIC WOOD ‘Country Town’ film clip launch
w/ Monkiblood & Dan Rolls (Melb)

Where: Alloneword, Fortitude Valley
When: Sat Sept 1, 8pm
What: $10 (includes free single download)

Australian Weather free!

Plastic Wood Admin — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:09:50 +0000

Now we have made our millions, we are happy to offer the entire album, for free, in high-quality WAV goodness, from Bandcamp! Simply click here to obtain your download.

Not long to go until some new PW material, plus a film clip on the horizon!

Love,

ReviewedMusic review

Plastic Wood Admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:53:26 +0000

Not every release arrives with listening instructions, but Brisbane quartet Plastic Wood established beyond any doubt that they deemed it desirous that their debut full-length Australian Weather be enjoyed as an album, in full, from start to finish.

Immediately, the cynic within suggests that this is a veiled admission that the record lacks any stand-out, stand-alone tracks; an assumption dispatched two tracks in with Under The Evergreen. It’s a shining example of the band’s fusion of acoustic and electric instrumentation, showcases their aptitude for warm vocal harmonies and – like any good pop song – has a catchy chorus that you can sing along to.

Scared too, with more than a hint of mid-to-late 1990s alt-rock influence leaps out as another compelling single; without a hint of irony or intended backhandedness to the compliment, if this was ’97, this track would nestle very comfortably on the soundtrack of the 15-25 age bracket-targeted film of your choice.

The record’s remaining 11 tunes point to a swath of influences that seemingly span the last 40 years – from the folk of the 1970s to ‘90s alternative and the near-omnipresent sincerity of the singer-songwriter. The first minute of Temperance Man even had me wondering if they were going to push the boundaries and throw in something industrial (they didn’t, but that’s okay).

In truth, that is why the full-album approach works well here; with each track you are forced – on some level – to reassess exactly what kind of band Plastic Wood are. There are perhaps a few moments mid-album where things fall into a bit of a pattern and become bogged down, but there are constantly elements – be they the deliberately distorted vocals of Your Daughter, the near-ambient Interlude, or the entirety of banjo-driven instrumental closer Nice Day that are entirely unexpected pleasures. As such, provided you can put aside the best part of an hour for the exercise, Australian Weather is well worth the time.

NILS HAY

Rave Mag review

Plastic Wood Admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:47:12 +0000

Plastic Wood aren’t exploring the meteorological conditions of Australia, rather the more complex patterns of social atmospheres. After nearly a year in the studio, Australian Weather is a slick 13-track collection of folk-rock that taps into the zeitgeist of a generation of underwhelmed 20-somethings. Through their honest lyricism and relaxed rock, Plastic Wood point out that life lethargy, social politics and casual alcoholism make the Australian social landscape as weird and wonderful as cyclones and droughts on the land. Strong standalone tracks like Still Guessing, Cocaine and the rollicking instrumentation on Your Daughter prove their mettle, but the real strength of the album is apparent when listening to it as a whole. It’s then that you fully appreciate the rich touches of classic pop, rock and ‘70s folk songwriting in the developing Brisbanites’ work.

SAM HAGAMAN

Treehouse Cafe (Byron)

Plastic Wood Admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:00:42 +0000