Having burst onto the Brisbane live scene in 2004, Black Mustang have played and toured relentlessly covering all corners of Australia while earning a reputation as Brisbane’s own garage rock stalwarts.
Developing their dynamic live show they released their debut self titled 6 track EP “Black Mustang” in 2007 and quickly followed up with their debut full length album “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” in 2008
With songs from both releases featured heavily in episodes of American TV such as Californication, Entourage, Greek, The Unit, Big Shots, Vampire Diaries, Pretty little Liars, as well as National campaigns for Just Jeans. Sobo beverages, McKenna Bourbon and EA Sports.
Leveraging from their vast array of retro-school influences including Radio Birdman, The Stooges, MC5, The Easybeats, Tumbleweed and SixftHick as well as garage rock revivalists Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Datsuns and The D4.
Black Mustang have opened shows for acclaimed Australian acts The Angels, Lime Spiders, The Stems, Six Ft Hick, Tame Impala, British India, 67 Special and The Celibate Rifles.
With a line up change early 2010, a rejuvenated Black Mustang having acquired a new guitarist commenced writing the follow up to “between the devil and the deep blue sea”, as well as joining The Angels again for a run of shows in North Queensland. More extensive touring is due to follow in 2011 with the release of their 2nd full length album “Loaded Gun”.
Recorded by Brisbane based engineer/producer Jeff Lovejoy (Powderfinger, Tex Perkins, 6ftHick, The Pictures, Evil Eddie, Resin Dogs) at Black Box studios and Wavelength Studios in Brisbane
“There’s an underlying momentum that eventually leads to brash explosions, and the force behind the inevitable crash is a worthwhile payoff. Both relentless and surprisingly urbane, the throttling charge of the chaotic guitars is held in check by spot-on backing vocals, steady-hurtling beats, and lyrics.”
CD Baby (US) – Editors Album Rock of the Month 5/5 stars
“Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea” is a blistering affair that displays loud and proud all the things that are so damn good about Black Mustang; big walls of guitar, chaotically annihilating drums and gloriously infectious, air-fisting anthems”
Time Off Magazine 4/5 stars
“Every time a great album comes out of Brisbane it swells my heart with pride. Being a big advocator of the amazing talent we have sitting right here in our capital city, I can joyfully say Black Mustang have risen to the occasion. A true rock ’n’ roll vibe is entirely evident on ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’”
Tsunami Magazine 9/10 stars
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