Urthboy: Chaotic Gig & Surviving a Wild Australian Music Experience

The Herd’s heading back on the‍ road to mark 20 years ⁣of the Sun‍ Never⁤ Sets. What’s your⁣ secret weapon for surviving touring?

Clean socks after the gig.Dave from Resin Dogs used to put it on his rider when⁣ I was ⁤still a ​ratty teen and⁤ not ⁢really knowing what touring was like. And⁢ he was like, “yeah, man, just‌ put ⁤clean socks on ⁣your rider. You can​ put them on‌ after‍ the gig.”

The group’s always been known for its political content. What’s one of your favorite protest songs?

Killing ⁢in the Name [by Rage against the Machine] is a really good example of a ​political song that speaks to people’s energy. You can be a weird rightwing incel ⁣and feel like ⁢that song resonates wiht you, but⁤ actually, it’s a really staunch activist song that is⁤ uncompromising. I think that’s​ an amazing⁣ thing,to be able to achieve both things,where you can scale a song but pack a ⁤punch. And also accept that‌ no matter how‍ much you try,‍ some people are going to take it and distort it and carry it into the place that they feel comfortable ​about,‍ where it’s safer for them.

What animal do you most⁢ relate to and ⁢why?

I⁣ reckon I would answer differently every year, but ‍right now I’m like those sea⁢ otters that⁣ hold on to ‍each other by their paws so that⁤ they can go⁤ to ‍sleep and not drift away⁢ from each other. It’s not cute,⁣ it’s literally survival. A beautiful symbol ⁢of connection.

What’s the best lesson you learned from someone⁤ you’ve​ worked with?