Album Focus: Messy Mammals

Answered by: Asha Trips

Album title: Rewind Zodiac

Where did the title of your new album come from? The name came to us out of nowhere about a year ago. It ties all of our experiences - and all we were trying to convey with this music - into one big, multi-layered idea!

How many releases do you have now? We have released one EP before this. So this is our second release, but first album!

How long did it take to write/record? It's hard to pinpoint. I guess one and a half years, but so much happened within that time that it feels longer. Time is a weird concept normally, but especially for us in relation to this album.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? Life, everything! The last few years were pretty intense and the album was like an outlet for us — we poured everything into it. Heartbreak, our own experiences, our friends' experiences, time/space, different universes, everything.

What's your favourite song on it? Moon Falls. Not to blow trumpets, ha ha, but it's big/groovy to me! I also know Rewind is important for Fionn.

Will you do anything differently next time? Oh yes, we already are! We're working on new songs already and structurally they are very different, more cohesive and crystallised. In this crazy world we're feeling a clarity tip.

When and where is your launch/next gig? Sunday 11 Dec baby, arvo gig at The Workers Club. It kicks off at 1pm. We are super lucky to have the amazing Walla C and Cocoa Noire playing too.

Website link for more info? www.messymammals.com