DIET. is a five-piece surf / shed rock outfit from Melbourne Australia. The band was formed in a North London lounge room between mates travelling through Europe. Upon bassist/songwriter, Carlos Tinsey’s, return from a year overseas, the band then began recording and playing shows in 2015.
The band combines members from local Melbourne artists Flamingo Jones (live), Elephant Ego and Seven Year Itch.
Their debut single ‘Your House’ (released October 2015) received a wide range of attention
In 2015, DIET. played a heap of shows including support slots for Slum Sociable, Big White and Tempura Nights, as well as a headlined single launch. Their new single, The Rip, is another instalment from their debut EP, which is set to release in mid 2016. It sets out to further cement their fresh take on jangle and surf pop, as well as more crooning vocals from Ben O’Loughlin. The song tells the story of Ben’s childhood in sleepy Strathmore in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.
“Upbeat and poppy with just the right amount of jangle” – Indie Shuffle
“This comes from an alternate universe where Morrissey grew up beside the beach, which
sounds like a universe I’d like to inhabit.” – Triple J (Dom Alessio)
“The band lovingly reference the sounds of Beach Fossils and The Smiths, while maintaining
their own unique brand of indie rock.” – Tone Deaf
Debut single from the Melbourne 5-piece.
Carl – bass/vocals
Ted – guitar
Andy – guitar/vocals
Clance – drums
The Fat Angel Sings 