A New Force in Alternative Rock
Byron Bay-based trio HEADSEND have officially arrived with the release of their debut EP, Angel Glands. Comprised of Rasmus King, Kyuss King, and Bon Soric, the band has spent the last year cultivating a reputation as one of the most formidable live acts in the Australian music scene. With a sound that prioritizes visceral intensity and raw, unpolished feel, the group is now translating that stage-tested momentum into a recorded format.
The band’s rapid ascent has been anything but conventional. Rather than relying on digital saturation, HEADSEND built their following through relentless touring. Their resume already includes high-profile support slots for heavyweights like Tool and AC/DC, as well as a sold-out Australian run with Wunderhorse. This baptism by fire has allowed them to refine a sound that is both direct and deeply immersive, often leaving audiences transfixed by their sheer sonic presence.
Capturing the Live Experience
The production of Angel Glands was a deliberate exercise in preservation. To capture the kinetic energy that defines their live performances, the band enlisted the expertise of renowned producer Nick DiDia, whose work with legends like Pearl Jam, Rage Against the Machine, and Stone Temple Pilots is synonymous with high-fidelity, high-impact rock. By recording the EP live in-studio, the trio managed to retain the dynamic shifts and physical weight that have become their signature.
The EP features a collection of tracks that showcase the band’s range, from the ferocious, driving rhythms of ‘Stove’ and ‘Chugg’ to the more atmospheric, woozy textures found in ‘And Angel’ and their latest single, ‘Do Do’. Each track serves as a testament to the band’s philosophy: prioritizing the emotional resonance of a performance over the sterile perfection of modern studio production.
Expanding the Horizon
With the release of Angel Glands, HEADSEND is poised to take their sound beyond Australian borders. Having logged over 40 shows across the country in the past year, the band is now setting their sights on the international stage. Their upcoming tour dates, which include a highly anticipated appearance at The Great Escape in the UK, signal a significant expansion of their touring footprint into the UK and Europe.
For a band that has built its foundation on the traditional “room-by-room” approach, this international push feels like a natural evolution. Angel Glands acts as a definitive snapshot of a group operating at the peak of their creative intensity, successfully bottling the lightning of their live shows for listeners worldwide. As they continue to tour, it is clear that HEADSEND is not just a band to watch, but a force that demands to be experienced in person.