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Artist: Hockey Dad

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Hockey Dad
Surf rock two-piece Hockey Dad was formed in Windang, New South Wales and are keeping the art of the duo alive. With two studio albums and one EP to their name, Hockey Dad has gathered a generation of youth to the power of surf-rock with their themes of modern alienation and straight-up punch.
In 2013 Billy Fleming and Zach Stephenson joined forces after the dissolution of an earlier project titled Abstract Classic. The duo lives two doors down from each other on Boronia Street where they perfected their craft of the two-piece and still reside to this day.
They have cited '60s garage and '90s punk as major influences in developing their sound. They signed to Aussie independent label Farmer & the Owl in 2015 and their second album Blend Inn peaked at #6 on the ARIA charts.
Though it's quite an unusual name for a band, fans of The Simpsons might be able to spot the reference. Bart and Milhouse were playing a video game in an obscure scene from the long-running show. The games title? You guessed it, Hockey Dad.
The band's success over the release of three albums has been a phenomenon, especially in Australia, with their last two albums, Blend Inn and Brain Candy peaking in the local charts at position 6 and 2 respectively.
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After a lengthy festival drought, Groovin the Moo was exactly what we needed

by Lochie Schuster

While some festivals sacrifice logistics for big name talent, Groovin the Moo delivered the best of both worlds in 2022. I rocked up to the…

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Hazmat suits, cereal, and massive Dad energy: Hockey Dad chat their new album

by Emily Elvish
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Yours And Owls Festival drop huge homegrown 2021 lineup

by Claire Adema

Yours and Owls have dropped the full lineup for their 2021 festival… and ooh boy are we excited. Ever since this coronavirus thing took hold,…

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LISTEN: Hockey Dad – ‘Good Eye’

by Claire Adema

We have just been treated to the latest single from Hockey Dad’s upcoming album Brain Candy, titled Good Eye. In true Hockey Dad style, the track is…

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The Chats are set to play the Sunshine Coast’s first drive-in festival, AIRWAVES

by Luka Simonetti

The Sunshine Coast is set to host its first-ever all-ages drive-in music festival. AIRWAVES is kicking off at Nambour Showgrounds, spanning three consecutive days. The…

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Hockey Dad will launch their new album with a drive-in concert

by Rachel Daniel

Surf rock duo Hockey Dad are set to celebrate the release of their new album Brain Candy with a post-apocalyptic themed drive-in concert. The band’s “Alive at…

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LISTEN: Hockey Dad – ‘In This State’

by Claire Adema

Garage-rock duo Hockey Dad have unveiled their latest track, In This State. Ahead of their upcoming new album Brain Candy, which is set to drop on…

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WATCH: Hockey Dad – ‘Itch’

by Happy

“It’s definitely the most non-Hockey Dad song we have ever recorded,” says Zach Stephenson of Itch. The slower, heavy-on-the-vocals number comes with the announcement of their…

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Laneway 2020 in Sydney: soaking wet and as epic as ever

by Happy

Laneway Festival’s epic reputation remains intact after the 2020 edition, despite the fact that we kicked off the Sydney leg in the sweltering heat and…

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WATCH: Hockey Dad – ‘I Missed Out’

by Happy

Hockey Dad have returned with I Missed Out; their first slice of new music since 2018’s Blend Inn. The hooky new single arrives alongside a…

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Laneway Festival just dropped their scorcher of a 2020 lineup

by Happy

Known by many as one of Australia’s most finely-tuned music events, St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is always a treat. They’ve just dropped their lineup for…

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Here’s what went down at our mammoth Underproof show

by Happy

Last Friday over 800 people crammed into Dee Why PCYC to watch Hockey Dad and five local bands give it their all on the big…

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We’re selling 50 more tickets for Underproof right now!

by Raghav Iyer

We’re selling 50 more Underproof tickets, featuring our massive headliner Hockey Dad! Underproof is a special show giving five bands with under 500 Facebook likes…

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