DEFRYME

Defryme was formed in 1989 in Frankston by Michael Richardson and Quinn Gardener-Kane and was originally a musical cross between N.W.A. and Living Colour. The band was not named Defryme at the time of its inception and went nameless for many months before it was finally decided, during a ride home in Michael's purple Monaro, that to name the band after one of our many weird and wonderful song titles was probably the go. Quinn suggested "Defryme", the band's longest running song at the time (over 12 minutes' worth), and as the other choice was "Mindfuck", there wasn't really a debate.

After doing a few shows around Melbourne, the band quickly realized that the musical climate could not support their rap-heavy vocal style, and they quickly set about integrating more melody in the tunes and getting more rock with the music. It proved very successful. Defryme began playing some very good shows and started to get noticed for their total commitment to energy as a live act. Anyone on the scene at that time will remember the massive Wednesday nights at the Station Hotel in Prahran with Gravity (Chocolate Starfish) and Horsehead, how there were literally people hanging out windows and filling up the street outside to get in. Good times.

The self-financed EP 'Stylo Curiae' was a rough and ready challenge to the recording industry to 'Love us, or hate us... You just can't ignore us'. Triple J in Melbourne and Sydney started rotating the song "Therapy" which was noticed by Chris Gilbey at A.R.E. Records, ''Find out who they are and make a date with them. Let's sign them!''. Defryme were later signed to BMG after a brief stint with A.R.E. Playing around Australia with Caligula and The Jaynes, on the 'Turn Up Your Radio' tour, allowed Defryme to really fine-tune and re-invent. The band's tenacity and out of control performances quickly won the Caligula-loving crowds over, and soon the word was out that Defryme was absolutely, positively a band on a mission. Again, really good times with great friends.

In 1994, the band's first album, 'Purekiller', debuted at #4 on the ARIA charts. Soon followed a string of well-received singles including a cover of LL Cool J's ''Mama Said Knock You Out'' and Defryme originals, ''God Inside A Man'', ''Purekiller'' and the crossover track ''Sanity''. Defryme were invited to play at the South X Southwest music conference in Austin TX later the same year. The gigs were massive, and some good times were had by all. Acts on the bill included Johnny Cash, Wil Sexton and Frente'.

Upon their return home, Defryme embarked on the 'Assault You Senses' tour with Scary Mother, Juice and The Truth. It was a fantastic tour in many ways for the band, but it was also to be their last tour for the foreseeable future. Defryme re-emerged in 2014 with a string of live shows in Melbourne and Sydney performing the classic 'Purekiller' album in entirety and released another single "Audrey". Enter the end of 2021 saw a re-birth of DEFRYME with a couple of new members and a re-energised passion for performance. Signed to Golden Robot Records with first single release "The Snake" and the return to live performances.

Members

Quinn Gardener-Kane (vocals), Robert Dexter (guitar), Michael Richardson (bass),
Geoff Mison (drums), John Hall (drums), Glen Millen (keyboards), Grant Miller (drums),
Frank Bajsar (sax), Jade Burton (vocals), Andrew Duganzich (guitar/keys), TJ Regan (guitar)

SINGLES

God Inside a Man

20 JUN '93

#51

Pure Killer

23 JAN '94

#70

Mama Said Knock You Out

24 APR '94

#38

Sanity

17 JUL '94

#70

References

http://top100singles.blogspot.com.au/