Dune Rats

Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals. The band later became a three-piece, with Brett Jansch (formerly a touring member of Bleeding Knees Club) joining as bassist. Brad Heald, originally from Red Riders and The Vines, also made touring appearances on bass from 2011 to 2012.

On 30 May 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. They supported the release with a global and national tour. The following year they announced that they were officially launching Ratbag Records as a record label that would take on other performers.On 11 February 2017, their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart.The group's fourth studio album, Real Rare Whale was announced on 11 February 2022 and was scheduled for release on 24 June 2022, before being delayed to July 29 due to vinyl manufacturing issues.

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Dune Rats, FIDLAR @ Forum Melbourne

The highlights from Dune Rats and FIDLAR’s co-headline show at the Forum, Melbourne.

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Dune Rats & FIDLAR Announce Huge Co-Headline Tour

FIDLAR described Dune Rats as “your favorite cousin that you only get to see every couple of years”.

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Dune Rats Announce New Album 'If It Sucks, Turn It Up'

"We’re five albums in now, so we knew it should be a record that shows all the different sides to the band."

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Australian Musos Unite For Charity With ‘Artists vs. Industry’ Golf Tournament

The annual Music Industry Masters event will return for a 2023 edition later this month, raising funds for three incredible organisations.

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The Cambridge Hotel Farewell

All the best moments from The Cambridge Hotel's grand farewell.

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Australian Music Is Bloody Great: Dune Rats

Brett from the Brisbane band delivers some Australian rock faves.

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From Fake Jesus To Vomit Explosions: Aussie Acts On Their Best & Worst Live Experiences

Ahead of Rolling Sets Festival this December, we caught up with Dune Rats, Hilltop Hoods, L D R U and Leisure to talk about their best and worst live set experiences.

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Of Dune Rats & Real Rare Whales

Cult fave Aussie rockers give us the lowdown on their fourth album Real Rare Whale including tongue twisters, famous whales, getting older but not necessarily maturing and more.

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Album of the Week: Orbital - 30 Something

Legendary electronic duo celebrate three decades of influencing dancefloors the world round with a double album of new tracks, remade classics and remixes from some of the biggest names in dance music.

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Ocean Grove & Dune Rats Team Up For New Single

With their new album 'Up In The Air Forever' out tomorrow and their Pop-Up Store happening in Melbourne on Sunday, OCEAN GROVE have unveiled a last-minute video and single, teamed up with their mates DUNE RATS! The track is called 'BORED' and the video is a CRACK-UP.

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Dune Rats To Take DUNIESPALOOZA Tour Around Famous Brisbane Venues

"Psyched to have a bunch of different shows with great bands and rage with everyone who has watched the band from the very start."

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