Beddy Rays

Beddy Rays are an Australian rock band from the outer Brisbane suburb of Redland Bay, Queensland. With music described as "rollicking coastal punk rock", they are best known for their 2020 single "Sobercoaster".[1]

Beddy Rays
OriginRedland Bay, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2017–present
Members
  • Jackson Van Issum (Jacko) - Vocals & Guitar
  • Lewis McKenna - Guitar
  • Bradley O'Connor -Bass
  • Benjamin Wade - Drums

Origins

The four band members—Jacko, Lewy, Brad, and Benny—met in 2002 as young children at primary school.[2][3] Their band name is derived from a spoonerism of "Reddy Bay", which is a common abbreviation for Redland Bay. All four band members are from Redland Bay, including Jacko who is a Wapabara man,[4] and work as tradesmen.[5] Beddy Rays came to play some of their first shows by networking at various Brisbane venues for which they worked as tradies.[1]

Career

Beddy Rays released their first EP Lost Found Beat Around in 2017.[5] Their 2020 single "Sobercoaster" led the band to be featured as a Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist in mid-2020.[1]

The band have supported Tones and I on tour,[1] as well as Dune Rats and Hockey Dad.[5]

Discography

Extended Plays
Title Details
Lost Found Beat Around
  • Released: 8 December 2017[6]
  • Label: Beddy Rays
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
List of singles
Title Year Album
"Coming Home"[7] 2017 Lost Found Beat Around
"Fool Around"[8]
"Bloodhound"[9] 2019 TBA
"Kicked"[10]
"Sobercoaster"[11] 2020
"Better Weather"[12]

References
  1. "Get to know Beddy Rays, the childhood best mates making festival-ready punk rock anthems". triple j. 14 September 2020.
  2. Bryant, Gareth. "Redland Bay Party Starters Beddy Rays Deliver Carefree Punk, Surf-Rock Vibes Straight To Your Speakers". scenestr - Pop Culture & Entertainment.
  3. "StackPath". amnplify.com.au.
  4. https://www.facebook.com/beddyrays/posts/1469450399914380?__tn__=-R
  5. "Beddy Rays to Release New Single and Video, 'Better Weather'". The BackBeat Podcast.
  6. "Lost Found Beat Around (EP)". Apple Music. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  7. "Coming Home (single)". Apple Music. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  8. "Fool Around (single)". Apple Music. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  9. "Bloodhound (single)". Apple Music. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  10. "Kicked (single)". Apple Music. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  11. "Sobercoaster (single)". Apple Music. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  12. "Better Weather (single)". Apple Music. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
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