Echuca based Australian Rock band, Iŋṯrëpîḏ released its first single on November 7 amid growing opportunities in Melbourne.
The band, featuring Echuca locals George Hall, Cooper Naylor, Telia Rorke, Zac Keele and Bonnie Verrall began their time as band mates jamming in the back of a friend’s factory.
Songs from one of the band’s biggest influences, ACDC were some of the first songs the group played together, and its influence can be felt within their music.
Their new single, ‘Sick to my stomach’ is the first original music the band has released and lead guitarist Cooper Naylor said it was inspired by heartbreak experienced by their lead singer.
Mr Naylor also spoke about the joy the band gets from playing together and getting to perform their original music to receptive crowds.
“Our first single is about Bonnie, our singer’s ex-boyfriend, and it is a bit of a breakup song with some poppy lyrics with a real ACDC, Aussie rock and roll background to it,” he said.
“In Echuca and other gigs, we have done three-hour cover sets so now we have been playing some of our original stuff and the crowd seems to be getting behind that which is really good.
“We absolutely love performing together, we can’t get enough of it, we are all best mates and to be able to go out, play together and then have a drink afterwards is wonderful, we all love it.”
It didn’t take long for the group to begin playing in venues around Echuca and build a following among locals who craved heart-pumping Australian rock.
The band then ventured out to do shows in towns such as Barham and Swan Hill, expanding their reach and audience.
Now, it seems the band has finally cracked the big time, with two shows in Melbourne throughout November.
Iŋṯrëpîḏ played on Thursday night, November 7 at the Beast in Brunswick and will be the opening act for band, Vollie at one of Melbourne’s most iconic rock venues, Cherry Bar on Friday, November 22.
Cherry Bar has historically been a popular concert after-party venue for world-famous touring bands and artists such as Oasis, Mick Jagger, Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Lady Gaga and Jet.
Lead guitarist Cooper Naylor highlighted how excited the group is to be provided the opportunity to perform their music on an iconic stage.
“Our bassist, Telia organised (us) to play at Cherry Bar, she was in another band for a little while, and she noticed they were playing all around Melbourne and figured we may as well ask, and they gave us an opening slot,” he said.
“Performing at Cherry Bar is a huge opportunity for us, considering we are just a group of musicians from Echuca.
“It’s a great chance for us to get our names out there, and we are taking it seriously.
“We are pleased to be gifted this chance, and we are really looking forward to it.”