My Friend the Chocolate Cake are an Australian chamber pop group formed in 1989 by mainstays David Bridie on vocals and keyboards and Helen Mountfort on cello and backing vocals (both ex-Not Drowning, Waving). They have released seven studio albums with two reaching the ARIA Albums Chart top 50, Brood (1993) and Good Luck (1996). These two albums have both won the ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album; in 1995 and 1997.

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News / Music

David Bridie Awarded Honorary Doctorate From Deakin University

David Bridie's contributions to music, film and reconciliation in Australia, Papua New Guinea, West Papua and Vanuatu have been honoured by Deakin University with an honorary doctorate.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: My Friend The Chocolate Cake - The Revival Meeting

"'The Fire Turns To Embers' is a life ebbing away, a fitting farewell note to Carswell's passing."

News / Music

My Friend The Chocolate Cake Announce Aussie Tour In Support Of New Album

Kicking off next month.

News / Music

The Stetson Family Pay Tribute To The Late Andrew Carswell

"Andy felt music very deeply, and his understated approach to life found its way into his playing."

News / Music

Respected Melbourne Musician Passes Away

RIP, Andrew Carswell.

News / Music

Archie Roach And My Friend The Chocolate Cake Announce One-Off Concert

A show you won't get to see very often

Reviews / Live

Live Review: My Friend The Chocolate Cake - New Globe Theatre

It’s hard not to love a band that provokes thought and challenges musical perceptions – even while doing the dishes – in such an undemanding yet pleasurable manner.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: My Friend The Chocolate Cake - Best Cake In Show

They’ve never sounded like they’re not enjoying each other’s company and musical tangents, even if discussing Welsh nationalism (Aberystwyth) or simply jigging in a Muckheap.

Features / Interviews

My Friend The Chocolate Cake: Mix Up.

Rock Around The Choc.