Album Focus: Stormcellar

Answered by: Michael Barry

Album title? Defiance

Where did the title of your new album come from? The vibe we felt when touring the US heartland during the 2016 election season.

How many releases do you have now? Defiance is our ninth, and the third album in our MidWest Triptych.

How long did it take to write/record? Defiance is part of a four-year project but only took ten days for tracking.

Was anything in particular inspiring you during the making? Hearing US country, blues or folk artists finish their night with a rock song, no matter how they started. Defiance is the sound of the US Heartland during the Trump election year.

What's your favourite song on it? Jo Fitzgerald's acoustic version of Audioslave's Like A Stone with Flugelhorn player PJ from the Bob & Tom Show Band.

Will you do anything differently next time? Hopefully we'll continue to take risks.

When and where is your launch/next gigs? 8 Jul, Coogee Diggers. We'll launch the album in Indy.

Website link for more info? stormcellar.com.au