If you haven’t heard of The Middle Names, you should. Formerly preforming under “Ben Wells & The Middle Names” they’ve supported the likes of San Cisco, The Jungle Giants, Art vs Science and played slots at The Falls Festival and Festival of the Sun.
The Middle Names have just finished recording their debut album Titled I Need Space with renowned Producer Magoo (Regurgitator, The Jungle Giants, Midnight Oil).
The album is out today via Reuban Records. Ben Wells the band’s singer/guitarist/lyricist gave us a track by track run down on the record.
Full Friends
“This song is fun, big chorus’. Sick to play live. All about finding yourself.”
Mind of My Own
“This is about the whole devil on your shoulder idea. Pass the blame.”
Jealousy
“Girlfriends are lousy, not always but sometimes.”
Remember Me At All
“Most indie pop style song on the record. Also the most fun to do in the studio.”
My Brother and I
“I love my family. My brothers are always there for me, this song is for them.”
Looking For You
“My favourite song on the record. More songs about girls.”
Escape
“Story time, best trip away I’ve ever taken.”
You Came Around
“This song gets full ‘the good, the bad and the ugly’. Gotta love a Western.”
Lions
“Most chill song on the record but one of the hardest hitting.”
Everybody’s Waiting
Feel that bass, heaviest song on the record. Grandparents don’t understand that music can be a way to earn a crust. Love you Grandma.
Frowning cloud – Silver lining
“Directly relates to the following song. I love the synth part in this.”
Scar
“I wrote this song about my brother and his girl. Heavy. We all want someone to want us.”
