How much impact do surroundings have on a group? According to guitarist Lindsay McDougall of the Australian band Frenzal Rhomb, plenty.
"If we were from Japan, we'd be much more attractive," jokes McDougall via e-mail from Sydney. "If we were from America, we'd sing in American accents and wear our hats sideways. If we were from Iceland, we'd try to kiss Bjork."
Fortunately, coming from a scene that attracts little attention outside of its homeland, the Australian punks have had few stereotypes to live up to during their decade-and-a-half existence. Extremely outspoken, their politically driven, fast-paced anthems are full of humor that has made the quartet one of Australia's most successful indie acts.