Fauves Are The Best People

Track 4 from THIN BODY, THIN BODY (single) (1993)

Track 3 from THIN BODY, THIN BODY (single) (1993)

Track 2 from THIN BODY, THIN BODY (single) (1993)

Track 1 from THIN BODY, THIN BODY (single) (1993)

Track 3 from DRESS UPS (1992)

Track 2 from DRESS UPS (1992)

Track 1 from DRESS UPS (1992)

Track 6 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

Track 5 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

Track 4 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

Track 3 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

Track 2 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

Track 1 from TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER (1992)

A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’s third EP, TIGHT WHITE BALLHUGGER.

Track 6 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

Track 5 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

Track 4 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

Track 3 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

Track 2 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

Track 1 from THE SCISSORS WITHIN (1992)

A look back at the recording and release of The Fauves’ third effort, the six-track EP “The Scissors Within” (1992), distributed by Shock and Cheersquad Records and Tapes.

Track 8 from Misguided Modelling Career Sampler (SHOCK CD7019) (1992)

Track 6 from Misguided Modelling Career Sampler (SHOCK CD7019) (1992)

Australian music legend Ross Wilson joins us to discuss his first group, THE FAUVES (1964-1965)

Dave O’Neil – bass player in Melbourne 1980s group, Captain Cocoa – joins us to talk about his band, the 80s indie-pop scene, and his memories of taking The Fauves under their wing!

A look back at the second release of The Fauves, 1990’s split A-side “Daughter Abroad/Fireman 451” distributed by Shock Records.

Track 5 from THIS MOOD HAS PASSED (1990)

Track 4 from THIS MOOD HAS PASSED (1990)

Track 3 from THIS MOOD HAS PASSED (1990)

Track 2 from THIS MOOD HAS PASSED (1990)

Track 1 from THIS MOOD HAS PASSED (1990)

A look back at the recording of The Fauves first disc, recorded August 1989 at Timbertop Recording Studios, Ringwood, and released the following year on vinyl.

The band reflect back on the group’s formation, the first gig at Mt Eliza Football Club in July 1988, and their first gig at the famous Punters Club.

Welcome to Fauves Are The Best People. A bit about who we are, and what we plan to do – and how we might need your help! The podcast will review each and every song released by legendary Melbourne tunesmiths. Featuring extensive interviews with all band members – and those around the group at the … Episode 1: Introduction Read More »