Melbourne punk rockers Red Light Riot are heading north for a run of dates to promote their latest release, the three-track ‘High Society’.
Rather than get the guys on the phone to talk about their influences, we thought it’d be better for you to learn a little bit more about the band by asking them what they like the most. Here a few of their favourite things.
Drums
Because the rock gods tell me I must play. - Ingrid Martini (drummer)
Denim
It started with cowboys and evolved over time (with a few mistakes along the way — acid wash jeans anyone? I still don’t get the ‘80s and I lived it) to the rock & roll uniform of choice. Double denim. Triple denim. Quadruple denim. The more the fucking better. - Ben Hall (bassist)
‘Fuck Tony Abbott’ t-shirts
Other than worn out ‘90s band t-shirts, it's the only upper body armour you need! Fight the system! - Nina von Johannsohn (guitarist)
The perfect Margarita
I'm forever searching for the best margarita and Mexican grub. LA is winning so far and New York a close second, but Mama Sita in Melbourne is up there too — on the rocks with salt, as if there is any other way. Mexico anybody? - Kristy Kta (vocalist)
Black Sabbath
Hard to choose between them and Zeppelin/ Slayer/ Metallica... but they were the band that first got me rocking – gotta love your parent’s record collection. - Ed Jones (guitarist)
Red Light Riot play The Dolphins Hotel, Tweed Heads, August 15, Chardons Corner Hotel August 16 and The Underdog Pub August 17.
