Adelaide-based alternative rock act Mad Cactus might not be a household name just yet, but they’re creating music with all the confidence of a band that’s already struck it big. I’m really digging their latest single “Big Game.” It’s got everything you want in a rock track: big chords, plenty of hooks, and a powerful vocal performance from frontman Tim Mellonie.
He explained how the track looks to raise awareness of the importance of conserving our planet’s animal species, particularly wild rhinos.
“Wildlife conservation is something I’m very passionate about and consumes a huge chunk of my life outside of Mad Cactus. As a keeper working at one of Australia’s largest zoological parks, a strong conservation message was bound to come through somewhere in the music. Throughout my career, I’ve had the unique opportunity to work closely with a range of rare and endangered species including the Southern white rhino. I wanted to do something a little different with our song Big Game. I wanted to help raise awareness regarding the plight of wild rhinoceros and expose some of the brutality that comes with the trade of rhino horn.”
“Big Game” comes from Mad Cactus’ debut eight-track album Thirteen Dogs. Get your hands on it and enjoy some amazing tunes when Mad Cactus launch Thirteen Dogs for hometown fans at The Ed Castle Hotel on June 15.
Vivid is always such an exciting time in Sydney, but with the arts festival celebrating its 10th year you can bet this one will be big. One of the highlights of the 2018 celebrations for music lovers is the CLIPPED Music Video Festival.
