Gavin Bowles & The Distractions

Sydney Indie Rockers Gavin Bowles & The Distractions are only asking the hard questions with their new album “Are We Having Fun Yet?”. Their second album (following 2023’s “Phoning It In”) is a snapshot of living in troubled times; touching on internal struggles, relationships, work/life balance and burnout.

“Are We Having Fun Yet?” may be partially heavy in subject matter, but musically still flaunts the bands renowned Power Pop & Pub Rock flavours, albiet with a few new treats. The lead singles “She Hates My Guts” and “Love Is Dumb” offer up luscious Pop-Rock guitars and vocal hooks aplenty, while mid-tempo groover “Sober” shows a more self-reflective side.

Since bursting onto the live scene in 2022 armed with a setlist of lively and earnest Pop-Rock songs, Bowles & The Distractions quickly gained a reputation for their energetic and refined live shows;  catchy melodies adorning bright guitars, hop-along bass lines, watertight drum grooves and wild eyes.