Party Dozen
Abrasive saxophone feedback and pulverizing drums collide in a chaotic, high-voltage storm. Industrial noise rock for when you need to feel the walls shake.
Abrasive saxophone feedback and pulverizing drums collide in a chaotic, high-voltage storm. Industrial noise rock for when you need to feel the walls shake.
Party Dozen is an Australian experimental duo consisting of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and drummer/producer Jonathan Boulet. Formed in Sydney, the project is defined by a highly physical, improvisational approach to noise rock.
Their sound identity is built on the subversion of the saxophone, utilizing heavy effects processing and feedback loops to create a wall of sound that rivals industrial and sludge metal in intensity. Tickle's technique of vocalizing through the instrument provides a unique sonic signature that bridges the gap between instrumental and vocal music. Career-wise, they have evolved from the raw experimentation of 'The Great Ape' to the more structured but equally ferocious 'Crime in Australia', gaining international attention for their high-energy live performances. They occupy a cultural space between the avant-garde jazz scene and the global noise rock revival, influenced by the likes of John Zorn and the abrasive textures of 80s No Wave. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain a sense of groove and 'party' energy despite their extreme sonic palette.
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