EXCLUSIVE: Ezekiel Ox’s New Band Signs Label Deal

Ezekiel Ox and Lucius Borich's new band The Nerve have signed with Bird's Robe Records for the release for their album due later this year.

As well as the Mammal frontman Ox and Cog's drummer Borich, the band also features Davarj Thomas and Glenn Proudfoot and earlier this year released their teaser track Witness. The next single Down There will be released Friday 31 May through Bird's Robe.

“When we were speaking with labels and distributors about our goals for the launch cycle, [Director] Mike Solo and Bird's Robe stood out as the most open, honest and independent spirit we crossed paths with,” Ox said today. “There is an integrity in the community focus of Bird's Robe, and we are pleased to be co-creating with such an exciting and dynamic company.”

Solo added, “If you're into groove-inflected hard rock with plenty of attitude and jaw-dropping musicianship this one's for you! There's been plenty of hype around the band's illustrious individual reputations, but what speaks more to me is their enthusiasm to be part of the Bird's Robe community. Their attitude towards collaborating and producing interesting and heavy-hitting rock music is exactly the kind of vibe that makes this such an exciting project to work with.”

The record is being recorded across multiple continents (the band are based as far afield as Prague) but they will hit Australian venues this June. The band are managed by Cross Section's Scott Mesiti and booked by the Harbour Agency's Dan Sant. The join bands such as sleepmakeswaves and Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving on the Bird's Robe bill.

Saturday 1 June – Rock N Load, The Espy, St Kilda
Thursday 6 June – ANU Bar, Canberra
Friday 7 June – Spectrum, Sydney
Saturday 8 June – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
Thursday 209 June – Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie
Friday 21 June – The Northern, Byron Bay
Saturday 22 June – The Tempo Hotel, Brisbane
Thursday 28 June –The Sporting Globe, Geelong
Thursday 29 June – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne