Bird Blobs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
Key people | Tim Evans, Ian Wadley |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Bird Blobs were a garage rock and post punk ensemble originating from Melbourne, Australia, active between 2000 and 2006. The band was formed by principal members Tim Evans and Ian Wadley. Their early work included a self-titled album, recorded with Evans performing drums and layering additional instruments, which the band later chose to disown. Following several personnel changes—including drummers Duncan Haigh and Tom Egg, as well as bassist Karl Scullin—they produced an unreleased album in 2002 before releasing their official debut, Stihl Life, in April 2003. This record was crafted under the guidance of producer Simon Grounds (Rocket Science, Venom P. Stinger) at Sublime Studios in Melbourne.
Further alterations to the lineup introduced bassist Jordan Redaelli and drummer Steve Masterson, joining Evans and Wadley. This quartet recorded their second eponymous album, which was launched in September 2004 through the independent label Unstable Ape and the UK’s Sounds of Sweet Nothing. US-based producer Casey Rice (Tortoise, Liz Phair) engineered the album at Woodstock Studios, Melbourne, with Simon Grounds handling the mixing process.
Bird Blobs engaged in extensive touring across the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, including an appearance at the renowned All Tomorrow's Parties festival in December 2004. In 2005, they supported Nine Inch Nails during the Australian segment of the Live: With Teeth Tour. Their song "Billy" was featured on the Mojo Beyond Punk compilation CD released in February 2005, while "Inbred Disco" appeared on the soundtrack for the Australian movie Suburban Mayhem (2006).
The group disbanded while on tour and did not announce any intentions to reunite; subsequently, Evans moved to New York City. However, Bird Blobs briefly came together for a series of three performances in Melbourne during March 2014, featuring Evans, Wadley, Masterson, and King.
Members
- Tim Evans — vocals, guitar (2000–2006)
- Ian Wadley — guitar (2000–2006)
- Nigel King — bass (2003)
- Steve Masterson — drums (2003–2006)
- Jordan Redaelli — bass (2003–2006)
- Tom Egg — drums (2001–2003)
- Karl Scullen — bass (2001–2003)
- Duncan Haigh — drums (2000–2001)
Discography
- Bird Blobs — Independent release (2001)
- Stihl Life — Unstable Ape (UAR026) (4 April 2003)
- Bird Blobs — Unstable Ape (UAR036) (6 September 2004)