Mitch Knox, Journalist

“I think we have such different cultures, so I am just kind of curious about that, about the culture in Australia, and the people there."

Either way, it’s a solid taster for the similarly bombastic set-up of Jonathan Boulet, who rounds out his entourage with a trio of guitars and dual drummer-percussionists

It wasn’t an easy road on the way to Sydney-bred troubadour Jonathan Boulet’s second album, but with the release behind him and in the midst of a tour in support, he has time to reflect on the record that almost nailed it. He chats with Mitch Knox.

“For me, personally, I think this is more like the album I was afraid to make."

"It’s those moments when your character’s tested, and your soul’s a little bit crushed..."

They shot to stardom when the New Kids were still kids, kind of, and the Backstreet Boys were still boys before it all came tumbling down for British ‘90s pop sensations East 17.

“For us, it doesn’t really matter whether we practice before we play a show or not. If anything, we probably need it,”

They’re about as well known and accepted as choking yourself to get off, and better that your family walks in on you listening to music than strung up by your belt being made some masked beefcake’s bitch.