While Felix Riebl is out doing his solo thing, the other members of The Cat Empire aren’t just sitting idly. Ollie McGill, Ryan Monro, and Will Hull-Brown have created their own side project, The Genie.
This is more than just a few band mates gigging to pass the time until their fearless leader returns. The Genie have recorded a debut album Here Come the Scissors, which has actually been in the works in 2006. I guess it’s hard to find the time when The Cat Empire has been doing so well! The disc has had time to marinate and mature and will finally be unleashed with some launch shows in the major capitals.
Melbournites can see The Genie, along with their The Cat Empire bandmate DJ Jumps, at The Northcote Social Club on June 30. After that it’s off to Sydney’s The Basement to play with some undisclosed special guests on August 31.
Here Come the Scissors is available now through The Genie’s website, iTunes, and Amazon.
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