We were joined this week by Darren Atkinson, drummer from iconic Brisbane Band Ups and Downs, Darren, formed Ups and Downs with his brother Greg, and John Flade in 1983. Peter Shaw joined shortly after and they added keyboards with Trevor O'Neil in 1987.
Darren talks openly on their journey, which saw high acclaim with their single Perfect Crime, which led to a move to Sydney. A journey that saw them release incredible pop songs, in their signature jangly guitar style, signing with major labels and the relationship with labels and their fans. They were nominated for ARIA and Coundown awards. Their journey continues until this day, releasing music.
Braggy was relegated to the small screen due to the internet gremlins sabotaging our connection with the Agnes Water recording hub. I hope you enjoy this episode of the Unfiltered and Undiscovered Podcast
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Songs Played During The Episode
Living Inside My Head - https://youtu.be/lagpEmsw7zk
Perfect Crime - https://youtu.be/Zhm1FE2tN-g
Moments Away - https://youtu.be/a27-AW8IHn4
Living Kind - https://youtu.be/JOLBFFpbYrg
Lit By the Fuse on Hey Hey It's Saturday
Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime - https://youtu.be/bsaAIJKW8p8
Live at Pig City - 2007 - https://youtu.be/mLTZEmgjyLA
Live at HIFI Bar - 2011 - https://youtu.be/gXcKiXKEHpo
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