Despite their name, The Buoys are anything but a typical boy band - in fact, they are one of the most exciting female alternative rock bands Australia currently has to offer. The band was founded in 2016 by lead singer Zoe Catterall: she was frustrated by the low percentage of female acts on stage in her home country of New South Wales. So, without further ado, she decided to create an all-female band herself - and called it The Buoys with a wink. With Sophie Moroney on drums and Emily Jane on bass, the line-up was complete and their debut EP "Soft Boy" was released at the end of 2017.
After a few line-up changes, the current line-up was finally formed: Zoe Catterall (vocals), Courtney Cunningham (bass), Hilary Geddes (guitar) and Tess Wilkin (drums). Together they toured Australia, played their first festivals and continued to develop their characteristic sound. The result was the EP "All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere", which was released in July 2020 and brought them nationwide attention. Their international breakthrough followed in 2021 with their third EP "Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster" - the single "Lie To Me Again" became a radio and streaming hit.
Her debut album "Lustre" was created with renowned producer Chris Collins and released in July 2024. On it, catchy alternative rock melodies merge with lively indie sounds to create a dense, multi-layered soundscape. In terms of content, The Buoys deal with topics such as self-empowerment, social resistance and the challenges of modern relationships. It's about moments when everything seems to be too much - and yet there is always a glimmer of hope that makes their music so unique. The band is particularly effective live: with their palpable intensity, exuberant energy and pure joy of music, The Buoys captivate their audience from the very first note.
The fact that they have already supported acts such as the Arctic Monkeys, IDLES and DMA's on stage speaks volumes for their extraordinary live show. After their successful first European tour in 2024, The Buoys are finally coming back, making three stops in Germany! A concert that sounds like a balmy summer evening in Sydney - if you don't want to miss it, you should get your tickets quickly.
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