This Ain't My Town - Live at the Cardi 19th December 2025
Dead Head Redemption
ISRC: AUR7A2600001
Recorded at The Cardigan Bar, this version captures the raw performance perfectly. With guests Lee on Banjo, Emelie on BVs, and Lu on Piano, we close 2025 at the bar with a bang!
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- •Dead Head Redemption formed in Meanjin in 2023 and have quickly built a reputation as one of the city’s most exciting rock acts.
- •The band’s live version of 'This Ain’t My Town' was recorded during an unforgettable performance at their local, the Cardigan Bar, on December 19, 2025.
- •This track features special guest performers, including Lee on clawhammer banjo, Emelie’s soulful background vocals, and Lu’s honky-tonk-infused piano work.
- •'This Ain’t My Town' is a powerful rock anthem that explores themes of social apathy and how injustice can bring terrible consequences close to home.
- •2026 promises big things from Dead Head Redemption, with a new album and more gigs lined up to follow their phenomenal year of packed shows.
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Track Story
A searing indictment on the "someone else's problem" syndrome that plagues our society, this song follows a weary traveller who witnesses injustice, and stays silent. Until they find themselves a victim of terrible violence, and are ignored. A thunderous rock beat fuelled by hammer-hands Nathan, driven by Tom's relentless bass licks, and spun furiously into a tyre-smoking crescendo by Phil's screaming fuzz-soaked guitars, the song maintains a subtle soul with Em's backup vocals, delicate flavour from Lu's honky tonk, and peppered with country spice by Lee's clawhammer banjo. No two performances have been the same, but this one captures the magic of our local and the love of our community, fans and fellow musicians alike.
About Dead Head Redemption
Dead Head Redemption was formed in late 2023 to bring life to songs by founder Phil West. Inviting Chris Panic on bass and Voitek Biskup on drums to fulfill a one-off showcase, the shared enjoyment of the evening resulted in further rehearsal and ambition. Chris gracefully retired and Tom O'Brien was recruited to join. 2024 proved productive, resulting in several gigs and recording sessions. Debut single This Ain't My Town, released in March 2025, broke into the 4ZZZ top 10 in its 2nd week, having debuted at 17. Already a crowd favourite, the full studio release was received with applause. Two more singles, Runnin' & The Thief quickly followed, with all three released on a limited-edition vinyl EP. With Voitek bowing out, replacement Nathan Firth took the throne. The back half of 2025 was packed full of shows, culminating in a return to their local Cardigan Bar in Sandgate on Dec 19th. 2026 promises even more, with plenty of gigs and the album recording to take us into June.
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Hailing from Meanjin, Queensland, Dead Head Redemption takes the stage with their electrifying live rendition of 'This Ain't My Town,' recorded at the Cardigan Bar on December 19th, 2025. A searing rock tune featuring powerhouse performances and spellbinding guest appearances, this track captures the raw energy of a night to remember. Turn it up and let the journey begin—this is one live performance you don’t want to miss!
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Dead Head Redemption is a high-octane rock powerhouse that has quickly built a name for themselves in the vibrant Meanjin music scene since forming in late 2023. Fronted by founder Phil West, who delivers scorching guitar solos and raw emotional depth, the band blends driving bass lines, thunderous drumming, and dynamic musical textures to craft their unique sound. Their latest live release, 'This Ain’t My Town - Live at the Cardi 19th December 2025,' showcases a truly special performance at their local Cardigan Bar in Sandgate. The track—studded with impassioned guest contributions from Lee on banjo, Emelie on background vocals, and Lu on piano—embodies the band's ability to blend spirited rock energy with heartfelt storytelling. The song is an indictment of societal apathy, woven into an explosive narrative of injustice and resilience. With strong influences from similar acts like Rainbow Skull Party and Deap Vally, and a string of fan-favorite releases like 'Runnin’' and 'The Thief,' Dead Head Redemption closes out 2025 at the top of their game. With more gigs and a debut album on the horizon for 2026, Dead Head Redemption is proving they are a force to be reckoned with.
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