Fancy Weapon (PRE ORDER)

Releases June 19th 2026

The debut record from Fancy Weapon, a new Melbourne all star band comprised of Mick Turner (Dirty Three, Mess Esque, Venom P Stinger, Bleak Squad), Joel Silbersher (GOD, Hoss), Claire Birchall (Smoked Salmon, Paper Planes) and Guy Maddison (Mudhoney / Lubricated Goat).

The album reflects a self-assured and creative outfit bursting at the seams with ideas. Joel and Claire share lead vocals - Joel on more than half the songs, Claire on three of them, and they share a duet. The vocal melodies are ragged but beautiful as are their occasional harmonies. Joel and Mick share the guitars, and, as a cursory listen reveals, it is very much a classic guitar record. They are two very distinctive players, and their singular styles mesh spectacularly. Guy on bass and Claire on drums lay solid, powerful and always gripping and striking foundations.