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‘Unquestioningly brilliant stars holding galleons of phosphorescent mercury to the Earth; this is the epoch of Baptism of Uzi. B’Uzi have been on a ragged journey these few years, toying with the heady boundaries of brass, seeking out dingy late night venues to achieve their ‘true sound’. Bathed in beer and glass, but here at last, quintessence among quintessence, The Cassette EP. Seven songs wrapped around a reel, penetrating, ever-lasting, euphoria, quixotic. Cataclysmic verses of guitar intersect flanging Moog, swirling vibrations of drum cymbal, tonal intoxication of bass; this is Baptism complete and unflagging.’
- Full review: http://balladofbignothings.blogspot.com/
‘An impressive combo of psychedelica and perfectly executed prog-/space-rock riffs, Baptism of Uzi are a hard band not to love…’
- Salient Magazine
‘The music took off down in the car park with Baptism of Uzi and their blend of psychedelic stoner jams that in short, were really fucking awesome. They have an amazing sound live and riled up the eager punters who’d trooped on in early to support the local artists.’
- The AUReview
Bio
Baptism of Uzi began their journey as a dual guitar and drums, acid-garage riff jamboree, and have continued to move forward with a wide-eyed awareness that there is no final destination. Incorporating the influence of Neu!, Wire and Television, and inspired by the drifting lights and skyscrapers, Baptism of Uzi have blazed a trail through the urban sea. After expanding their sound to include synth and bass, BoU have become a space-rock juggernaut founded on motorik beats, twin-lead guitarmonies and rich analog synthscapes.
Hungry to travel far beyond their home beneath the West Gate Bridge, Baptism of Uzi have insatiably torn through Melbourne's underground, garnering them shows at St Jerome's Laneway Festival and the iconic Campus A Low Hum Festival in New Zealand. They have also packed out the launch of their lo-fi home experiment series Dictaphonium 1, been featured on Fallopian Tunes Berlin Mix Tape and helped relaunch Melbourne's Tote Hotel.
Late last year, BoU went to the studio hoping to capture some of the magic of their live show. The fruit of this labour is the mighty Cassette EP out now on Gaga Digi and Full on Idle.