Sydney's BLUEJUICE are preparing themselves to bounce across the country. Not only are they armed with skipping ropes, but they are also roaring with a new album which is ready to hit shelves. Coughing down the phone line is frontman Jacob Stone, who other than being ill sounds well prepared for the coming weeks.
What is the low-down on one of Australia's most highly energised bands? If you haven't gone past that awesome tune Vitriol, then you probably have no clue! They've been busy with "heavy touring of the east coast," and "not to mention - the 15 shows, back to back," says Stone, wheezing now and then. Tiring touring? Perhaps that's why Stone is sick. Shortly Bluejucie are scheduled to be back on the road and Stone mentions that the October tour "will be a lot more comprehensive than the last." It will also serve as the official welcome of their new album, titled Head Of The Hawk.
The new album is out September 18, so what to expect? Another Vitriol? Nope. Expect "a lot more pop," says Stone. In comparison to their first album Problems, Head Of The Hawk will be a lot more poppy and it will also sound a little more polished. Stone goes on to describe the writing of the album. "A lot of bad stuff happened last year," he says, and that is said to reflect in the album. However, don't expect soppy lyrics and heartfelt melodies about what's going on. Just expect to hear a sound to appease those who'd rather just be drunk and dancing.
Broken Leg is the first single released from the album and the first to show a new side to the band's image. Well, those who follow them would know that Bluejuice also go by the name of Team Bluejuice (rope extraordinaires).
Team Bluejuice are said to be going head to head in the World Skip Rope Championships 2009. Some may agree that the band have gone too far with this and may have taken a bit away from the band's music and Stone agrees. "We've taken it a bit far with the marketing and branding, but it's the first single to come from the new album. We had the budget, we wanted to put it all out." So ideally, Bluejuice just want to be liked "and if that's the way to get people onto our Myspace, Youtube and listening to our tunes, then that's good."
Bluejuice will be heading back to Canberra for another electric show very soon. They have now been to Canberra quite a few times. "The Big O [at ANU Bar in March] was the last time we were there. We hung out with one of my bandmate's girlfriends and just chilled." This time round punters should get prepared to move. Leave your skipping ropes at the door
Don't miss Bluejuice on Saturday October 3. They are playing at the ANU Bar and you can get tickets through Ticketek.
