The Goon Sax
Founded: 2013
Location: Brisbane
The Goon Sax was an Australian indie pop trio from Brisbane. Formed in 2013, the band consisted of Riley Jones (vocals, drums, lead guitar), Louis Forster (vocals, rhythm guitar, bass) and James Harrison (bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals). The band were joined by touring musician Alistair Taylor (lead guitar, keyboards, drums) for live performances. Forster is the son of Robert Forster, co-founder of indie rock band the Go-Betweens. The band released their debut studio album, Up to Anything, in 2016 on the Chapter Music label. This was followed by We're Not Talking in 2018, and Mirror II in 2021. They have performed with Twerps, Blank Realm, U.S. Girls, and Crayon Fields, among other artists.The band's name is a play on words combining the Australian vernacular for boxed wine, a 'goon sack', with the musical instrument the saxophone.
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Live Review: The Goon Sax, Gregor, Married Man
"A fascinating triptych of quirky and slightly awkward individuals."
Live Review: The Goon Sax, VIPP, Sorry Golden State
"Uniting audiences old and young with their obvious Go-Betweens influence, the comradery in the room is palpable."
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Album Review: The Goon Sax - We're Not Talking
"When the album works it's a thrilling dash through young love and self-doubt."
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"After the success of 'Up To Anything' and recent single 'Make Time 4 Love', the hype around the trio fell more than flat."
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