Episode 76: Daniel Devlin – The Belair Lip Bombs

The Belair Lip Bombs. Credit: Bridie Fitzgerald

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There's a very good chance that one of Australia's next big rock bands is going to be The Belair Lip Bombs.

Hailing from Frankston in Victoria, The Belair Lip Bombs aren't exactly from a massive musical metropolis, but that hasn't stopped them thriving.

First formed in 2017, the quartet issued a pair of EPs ahead of their 2023 debut album, Lush Life, which arrived to widespread acclaim. Since then, things have been looking up even more for the group, with an appearance at the South By Southwest music conference garnering the attention of Jack White's Third Man Records label, and seeing the group become the first Australian outfit signed to the iconic stable.

Since then, their profile has only grown, and with the release of last week's Again album, it's clear The Belair Lip Bombs are well on their way to global prominence.

This week, I was lucky enough to chat with drummer Daniel Devlin, who joined to discuss the group's rise to fame and the sounds and influences of their latest album.

Anyway, have a listen to The Belair Lip Bombs' Again, buy a ticket to their upcoming tour, have a listen to our chat, and I’ll see you at the end of the episode for some general housekeeping.

Daniel Devlin’s Trusty Chords

Daniel’s One Influential Artist

1. James Murphy

Daniel’s Three Impactful Albums

1. LCD Soundsystem – Sound Of Silver (2007)

2. The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967)

3. Elliott Smith – New Moon (2007)

Daniel’s Five Trusty Songs (Plus One Honourable Mention)

1. Pixies – 'Debaser' (1989)

2. Fleetwood Mac – 'The Chain' (1977)

3. Echo & The Bunnymen – 'The Killing Moon' (1984)

4. Daft Punk – 'Revolution 909' (1997)

5. The The – 'This Is The Day' (1981)
   

6. Coldplay - 'Clocks' (2002)