On a Hump Day that’s feeling more challenging than most, Fool Nelson’s Bad Dreams EP is delivering the sonic shot in the arm I need. If you’re struggling this morning or you just want to enjoy some stellar indie-rock music, take a listen.
The title track is an explosive opener which sets the tone for the rest of this six-track EP. The music is relentless, with a furious energy which almost seems at odds with Tom Broadbent’s easy vocals. I’m not sure why the unlikely blend works, but it does.
Fool Nelson barely takes their foot off the accelerator. The brief atmospheric “Interlude” gives listeners a little time to catch their breath before the energy amps up again with “Forget It” and “Big Shot.” This is big stadium rock music made all the more impressive when you realise it’s created by a trio. I’m not quite sure how three people achieve such a massive sound, but I’m so glad they do. By the time the final note of the closer “Don’t Feel Right” faded away I was invigorated, and so ready to listen again. It’s that kind of EP.
Bad Dreams is out now. Fool Nelson are currently playing shows around the country to support its release. They’ll also head to the United Kingdom and Europe next May, so stay tuned for those dates if you’re living abroad. It’s only a matter of time before they graduate to large venues befitting their massive sound, so take the opportunity to enjoy them in these intimate settings while you still can.
7 November 2025 – Port Beach Brewery, Walyalup/North Fremantle
27 November 2025 – Solbar, Muru-kutchi/Maroochydore (supporting DICE)
28 November 2025 – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heads (supporting DICE)
29 November 2025 – Rolling Sets @ Ebenezer Park, Gugay/Tweed Heads
5 December 2025 – Harbord Hotel, Garigal/Freshwater
6 December 2025 – Rolling Sets @ Memorial Park, Karagi/The Entrance
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