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Artist: Dune Rats

Surf Rock

Brisbane Ratbag Records Skeggs

dune rats no plans Iain Laidlaw
Dune Rats are a surf-punk three piece from Brisbane. The trio consists of guitarist and lead vocalist Danny Beus, drummer BC Micheals (son of Powderfinger's JC) and bassist Brett Jansch.
In 2014 the group released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. It included the single Dalai Lama Big Banana Marijuana. In 2015 Dune Rats made their first signing to Ratbag Records, Skeggs.
In 2017 they dropped their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit which debut at No.1 on the ARIA Charts and confirmed their place amongst the Australian garage rock scene.
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Dune Rats sign the office bong and tell us about their new record

by Tom Cameron

A morning well spent with Danny Beugs and BC Michaels. Dune Rats are a rare breed, and not only because of their Ozzy-esque tolerance to…

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Matt Corby, Dune Rats and more are heading to Party in the Paddock 2020

by Luke Saunders

Party in the Paddock, the epic three-day festival, is set to return to Tasmania next year. The festival has just announced their 2020 lineup, which…

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LISTEN: Dune Rats – No Plans

by Happy

Dune Rats are back for the first time since 2017 with No Plans, a punky banger echoing old-school Blink-182. Check it out below.

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Sit down, be humble: The Splendour in the Grass 2018 lineup is here!

by Happy

Aaand here we are again at one of the most exciting dates on the Australian music calendar. The Splendour In The Grass 2018 lineup has…

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Queensland’s Big Pineapple Music Festival just dropped their hugest lineup ever!

by Happy

The only thing sweeter than a big ‘ol pineapple is a big ‘ol lineup, and there’s only one festival in Australia where you can actually…

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Suits, sunnies and smiles: on the red carpet at the 2017 ARIA Awards

by Happy

The 2017 ARIA Awards are done and dusted for another year, complete with a… fairly normal amount of cheekiness and controversy. Aside from some triple…

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Inaugural Sydney City Limits Festival books Beck, Phoenix, Justice, Grace Jones and more

by Happy

The legends who work hard each and every year to bring you Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival have just announced a brand new…

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Rumours, reunions and no rain! Why we wish we were still at Splendour in the Grass 2017

by Brooke Tunbridge

Splendour in the Grass 2017 was filled with glitter, reunions of old friendships, the creation of new ones, confetti, and despite the chilled conditions, a…

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Nathan Sheehy’s favourite mics of all time (so far)

by Happy

Nathan Sheehy is one of the most ambitious young producers working in Australia right now. He cut his teeth working in some of the best…

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Guess what the secret ingredient in Dune Rats’ very own beer is?

by Happy

The fine folk over at Young Henrys are known for a collaboration or two. The Newtown-based beer aficionados are constantly pumping qualities brews in conjunction…

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Still wet from Mountain Sounds? Catch all our best and dampest pics from the sick festival

by Emily Mathison

Rain, hail or shine, Mountain Sounds Festival always pulls through with the goods. Catch the best photos we snapped while trying pitifully to stay dry….

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A well-balanced, nutritious diet: we asked illustrator Lucy Adelaide to reinterpret our favourite artists into their foodie familiars

by Happy

The key to a modern lifestyle is moderation: plenty of exercise,  a healthy injection of hobbies and most importantly, a well-balanced diet. Thanks to the the awesome…

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Survived Sydney Laneway Festival? Get a look at your sweaty self in our pics from the weekend scorcher

by Happy

If you managed to survive the heat of St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival Sydney, congratulations. We were there, and managed to snap a few pics in…

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