05/03/2026 15:06

Gopher

Gopher release 'Party in the Sky' music video; debut album 'Tunnel Buddies' out now

Gopher is a two-piece project from Australia built around a mix of grind, metal and electronic elements. The band leans into exaggerated storytelling and chaotic energy, shaping a debut that doesn't take itself too seriously while still hitting hard musically.

Track listing:
1. Op Shop Reject (02:42)
2. Chilli Man (03:04)
3. Keno King (03:20)
4. Hot Mess Express (02:11)
5. Five Bucks a Day (02:32)
6. Party in the Sky (03:04)
7. Does the Queen Queef? (02:38)
8. Seoul Hole (02:36)
9. Shopping Trollied (02:14)
10. Kupu Kupu Malam (02:30)
11. Rock N Chiko Roll (02:50)

'Tunnel Buddies' pulls together blast beats, heavy riffs and synth-driven passages, moving between grind and death/slam textures while keeping a strong groove underneath. Tracks shift quickly between aggression and more playful, almost club-like sections, reflecting the band's mix of influences and approach to songwriting.

The record introduces Gopher's core duo, Ernie Bingo on vocals and Ned Smelly on guitars, backed by a sound that blends heaviness with a more irreverent tone. Songs like 'Kupu Kupu Malam' show that contrast clearly, opening in one direction before switching into something much heavier and more direct.

Across the album, the focus stays on energy and variety, with each track bringing a slightly different angle while keeping the same underlying attitude. It's a debut built around contrast, speed and a sense of humour that runs through the whole release.

'Tunnel Buddies' is out now via Prime Cuts in digital and CD formats.

(source: Against PR)