Bonus Episode 6: Our Carlson
Our Carlson. Credit: Sienna Thornton
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If you've been paying attention to the Australian music scene in recent years, there's a good chance you may have come across the enigmatic majesty that is Our Carlson.
Having got his start in the hardcore world over two decades ago, Carlson has spent the past few years cementing himself as a commanding figure within the world of electronic music, describing his work as "trauma doof from The Peoples Poet."
In 2021, his A Bit Much EP gave punters a taste of what was to come, with passionate lyricism and stellar compositions fast winning over audiences. Meanwhile, 2023's follow-up, A Bit 2 Much, continued the trend, and gave us a further taste of what was still to come.
This year, he's released the full-length record, OC Spray, a collection of nine tracks that showcase his musical diversity and myriad lyrical focuses. Alongside doof beats and eclectic production, you can even find elements of hyperpop and raw, stark vulnerability. It's a hell of a record, and one you definitely need to hear.
Alongside the recorded music, however, Carlson also uses his position to champion the causes that matter. Whether it's the likes of calling out strobes at shows, or campaigning for Indigenous rights, a free Palestine, or the rights of the LGBTQI+ community, Carlson is a man with many focuses at any given time.
This week, I was lucky enough to catch up with him again and have a chat about the new record, and everything that's gone on over these past few years.
Anyway, have a listen to Our Carlson's OC Spray, have a listen to our chat, buy a ticket to his current tour, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.
Our Carlson’s Trusty Chords
Carlson’s One Influential Artist
Cash Savage
Carlson’s Three Impactful Albums
Mindsnare – The Death (2004)
Propagandhi – Potemkin City Limits (2005)
Various Artists – The Kings Of Country Collection (1975)
Carlson’s Five Trusty Songs
Sarah Mary Chadwick – 'When Will Death Come' (2020)
Nikos Xilouris – 'Bikan Stin Poli I Ochtri' (1978)
Charlie Rich – 'Time And Again' (1974)
Captain Beep-Boop – 'Gender Identity Is A Slippery Slope And, Brother, I'm Going Skiing' (2024)
Cash Savage And The Last Drinks – 'Sunday Morning' (2016)
