Any band that has shared the spotlight with Aerosmith and Van Halen has got to be doing something right. Hailing from Sydney, The Dead Love’s sound has been called everything from post-grunge to “surf rock mad dogs”. The band put things a little simpler, stating what they play is no-nonsense “f**k off” rock. If you haven’t checked them out already, their debut album Transitions is waiting for you. The album was recorded and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Chris “Frenchie” Smith, whose credits include The Toadies, Jet and The Dandy Warhols. If you head over to Tone Deaf, bass player Clint Ossington has given a track-by-track synopsis. The Barwon Club, Geelong – October 17.