With strong roots in Sunbury, alternative rock band LOSER is bringing its high-energy sound to the Last Chance Rock and Roll Bar to launch its new single.
Titled ‘New Heights’, the track captures the band’s ethos and states their desire to find new ways to live, communicate, and express art.
LOSER bassist and Sunbury local Craig Selak said that the band has a connection to Sunbury, where they used to operate a recording studio.
“Apologies to any residents who may have heard the drums while we were tracking!” Selak said.
The band’s vocalist, Tim Maxwell, also grew up in Sunbury.
With many bands forming in Sunbury and then touring their music, Selak said he feels a sense of community with other local artists.
“I think a lot of bands start in Sunbury and then move out, but you’ve always got the ‘Sunburyness’ about you that brings you back … everyone kind of knows everyone else who’s had a guitar in their hand as they’ve grown up,” he said.
“There’s always that connection there. You bump into people you know out on the road playing other shows but there’s always that connection.”
Selak said that the musical history of Sunbury also plays into the local artist identity.
“There’s always the shadow of the Sunbury Festival hanging over too, it seemed like such a great event that still lives on in people’s minds … so it’s kind of cool to have that hanging on your belt as well. Like you’re carrying the torch in a sense”
LOSER will launch their new single at the Last Chance Rock & Roll Bar on Friday, July 12.
Details: www.bandcalledloser.com/tour-dates
