THE DRUNK MUMS:
Return with New Album ‘Beer Baby’
Garage rock enthusiasts, brace yourselves for the triumphant return of the notorious Drunk Mums after a four-year hiatus. The Melbourne-based band is back with their latest single, ‘Livin' at Night,’ a raw and rebellious anthem from their recently released fourth studio album, ‘Beer Baby.’ In this exclusive interview, we dive into the making of ‘Livin’ at Night,’ exploring the song's origins, its infectious energy, and how it sets the tone for ‘Beer Baby’. Join us as we chat with Drunk Mums guitarist and singer Jake Doyle
‘Livin' At Night' is described as a song that emerged quickly in the writing process. Can you delve into the inspiration behind the lyrics and elaborate on the phrase "living to get blotto on the weekends"? How does this mantra resonate with the overall theme of the song, and does it reflect personal experiences or observations?
This song emerged quite natually starting with guitars and drums for the feel and rambling over the top till I get something hooky. Me and my friends are full on night owls on the weekends and really enjoy time spent drinking and partying with close friends so guys the songs about that . Nothing really deep to unpack here, just good times.
The songwriting process for 'Livin' At Night' involved a quick turnaround on May 3rd, 2020. How did the circumstances of that day or the broader context of the world at that time influence the energetic and rebellious nature of the track? Were there specific events or emotions that fueled the creative burst for this particular song?
I reckon Melbourne was locked down at the time so I had a lot of time on my hands and was getting great government support over that period, so it felt like my first ever paid holiday. So instead of going to work everyday I would write a track. Guess the track stems from being pent up and wanting to go out.
The forthcoming album, 'Beer Baby,' gives us ten relentless, no-holds-barred party anthems. How does 'Livin' At Night' set the tone for the overall sound and theme of the album, and are there any specific elements or experiences that tie the songs on the album together?
This is the first album that has one song writer. I wrote a lot over the last four years and have cut the fat to bring these ten to the table. Also we went into a high end studio this time as opposed to doing home jobs on our previous releases. Felt good to hand the recording side over to someone else so we could all focus on our playing.
Drunk Mums has a reputation for raucous live shows and has toured extensively across various countries. How do you envision the audience connecting with 'Livin' At Night' during live performances, and are there any memorable moments or reactions from past shows that particularly stand out to you regarding this song?
Yeah we’ve played it a few times already and it fits so well into the sets that I don’t think anyone even notices it's a new one lol. So yeah, it has a classic drunk mums sound to it which is good and on brand. Stoked to get touring again.
Finally we would be absolutely frothing if you were able to nominate 5 artists to our emerging garage rock and punk playlist ‘The Next Wave Playlist’
Tee vee repairman
Gee Tee
Met Dog
Billiam
Steroid
As we enjoy "Beer Baby", Drunk Mums' return is an unapologetic celebration of music that's meant to be felt, not overanalyzed. Their signature blend of raucous energy, rebellious spirit, and infectious tunes, is exemplified in ‘Livin' at Night,'. Their returm is a testament to the band's dedication to delivering the essence of a good time. Stay tuned for their upcoming tour, where you can witness firsthand the chaos and sincerity that make Drunk Mums a force to be reckoned with in the garage rock scene. In their own words, what makes this music great is that you don’t have to think too hard about it—just let loose and enjoy.
🇦🇺 MAY 17 - PERTH - AMPLIFER
🇦🇺MAY 18 - ADELAIDE - JIVE
🇦🇺MAY 31 - SYD - CROWBAR
🇦🇺 JUNE 7 - BRIS - BRIGHTSIDE
🇦🇺 JUNE 21 - MELB - MAX WATTS