It’s been an enduring wait for fans of Brisbane punk-rockers Call The Shots – a wait that will soon be silenced with the release of the band’s highly anticipated second EP release “When Everything Goes Wrong”. The 7-track EP, which features the single “Alexis Texas”, is due for release on April 5.
Released on January 23 (2013), “Alexis Texas” was the band’s first hint of what’s to come from the forthcoming EP with the accompanying video clocking up over 7,000 views in the space of four weeks.
“When Everything Goes Wrong”, with tracks featuring guest vocals from front man Tony Lovato of US punk rockers Mest, will be the first extended play by the five-piece since debut EP ‘Crank Up The Happy’, which amassed over 3000 downloads and garnered airplay across major and independent radio networks including airplay on youth network Triple J.
Heavily influenced by life and driven strongly by a “never back down” attitude, the band already has a diehard core fan base earning them a coveted spot at number 8 beating the likes of The Janoskians and Little Mix in Dolly Magazine’s hottest band 100 based on the strength of a reader poll.
Taking influence from predecessors including Simple Plan, Good Charlotte, All Time Low, Bowling For Soup, amongst others, the band singer Josh Setterfield’s lyrics are taken from “my own personal experiences and feelings.”
Interaction with their fan base is key for Call The Shots – Josh Setterfield (Vocals), Dion Cerreto (Guitar), Greg Mandall (Guitar), Damien Thompson (Bass) and Riley Boyce (Drums) – creating initiatives to make the fans feel as though they are the sixth member of the band and doing what they can to involve them in every step of the band’s growth. “Our fans mean nothing less than everything in the world,” says Josh. “Our music is a reflection of us but also what I am feeling from the stories they’re saying. I just want to lift people’s moods and make them feel like they aren’t alone through bad times.”
Call The Shots have never been more ready to get back on the road. The band will preview the new EP for fans when they support Melbourne band Masketta Fall on their national tour this April.
“When Everything Goes Wrong” available in stores and online Friday April 5 2013
TOUR DATES ARE:
Sunday April 21: The Old Museum, Brisbane, QLD
Saturday April 27: The Metro (Lair), Sydney, NSW
Saturday May 11: Fowlers Live, Adelaide, SA
Sunday May 26: Fitzroy Town Hall, Melbourne, VIC