IF MUSIC festivals are a source of new favourite bands then crowds should flock to Lurch and Chief.
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The Melbourne six-piece were added to the line-up last month along with local acts My Echo, Outlines and DD Dumbo.
For lead singer Hayden Somerville, playing popular festivals like Groovin the Moo is a good way to see the best shows.
“We got to play Harvest Festival through Triple J, which was great because I was annoyed I couldn’t get a ticket to it. It sorted me out,” Somerville said.
“I have been to Groovin the Moo four or five times but with uni and travelling, money was crazy tight and I couldn’t afford tickets.
“I love doing gigs but it’s crazy to get another ticket to a great show and walk onto (centre stage).
“We are looking forward chatting to bands and having a good time. Festival vibes are the best.”
Lurch and Chief have been together for just 18 months and have been releasing music ever since.
The band has known each other since childhood with Hayden and guitarist Alex Trevisan and forming the band after a few cigarettes and drinks after work.
“We have been lucky to get national radio play with stations picking up our music,” Somerville said.
Dual vocals between Somerville and Lili Hall make for a unique sound as does the big guitars and catchy hooks.
With the release of their EP Wiped Out, Lurch and Chief has quickly proven what a massive sound it has.
“This year has been huge, especially the last few months,” Somerville said.
“We are definitely aiming at doing another couple of songs and we are playing Big Pineapple Music Festival later in (May).
“We are hungry for as many music festivals as possible. It’s just hard to pass uni at the same time.”
Lurch and Chief will play with Stonefield at the Prince Bandroom in St Kilda tonight before playing at 11.35am at Groovin the Moo tomorrow.
