Budd (band)

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Budd are an Australian rock band originally from Brisbane. They were signed to Fellaheen Records in the 1990s.

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Budd was formed in Brisbane, Australia in late 1990 by Gaz (Gary Linaker) and Nico (David Nicholson) with the inclusion of Gaz's school friend Jez (Jeremy Finlayson); in 1991 they became the three who would create the original sound Budd became known for . [1] Although their lineup changed numerous times through the years, guitarist Jeremy Finlayson has been with the group throughout and continues to perform as Budd in 2025. [2]

Original drummer Ian Mossom was replaced by Jon Morris late in 1991, and in 1992 the four-piece was signed to Waterfront Records. [3] They released their first single Helpmeswell as the first release on Fellaheen, another label run by Waterfront founder Steven Stavrakis. [4] They then released the seminal Yakfat EP on the label, as well as a double 10" vinyl release of earlier songs on the American label Ecstatic Peace, titled Budd. Four of the releases on Fellaheen Records entered the ARIA Alternative Top 20 charts, [5] [6] [7] [8] but when that label closed down the label's roster of artists switched distribution direct to Shock Records. Thereafter, Budd became viewed by some as more of a "cult" underground band, with their releases becoming "obscure collectors' items". [9]

Two members of the band (guitarist Jeremy Finlayson and drummer Jon Morris) also played in Slugfest, a rock band that also included Tim Steward and Kellie Lloyd, members of the band Screamfeeder.

Nico and Gaz left Budd in 1993. Jeremy and Jon regrouped with new bassist Ngakau Luke-Harris, signing a new deal with Fellaheen, and releasing the Naf EP in 1994 (with 'Finny' guesting on vocals on some tracks), and Ovit in 1996. They were at that time likened to American band Helmet, [10] a comparison the band rejected. [11]

After having relocated to Melbourne, Jon and Ngakau left, and Jeremy continued Budd with Nadia and Lenny Markovic formerly from Christbait, releasing the album Prana (on Fellaheen through Shock) in 1998. Returning to Queensland, Nadia left and Gaz returned, later joined by Nathan Smith formerly of Warped. There were a number of other lineup changes at this time, with Ngakau rejoining for a time. Late 2005 Jeremy returned to Melbourne where he hooked up with Craig Westwood (also formerly of Christbait) and Tom Jackman (ex Ricaine) and the group released the album Jawa in 2009. [9]

In 2015, Budd's 1993 MLP Yakfat was re-released as a limited vinyl pressing through Tym Records in Brisbane [12] [2] - to support this, the Yakfat-era lineup of Budd (Gaz, Nico, Jez and Jon) regrouped to perform at the Tym shop to launch the record, and then subsequently around Brisbane and a tour of Melbourne. The three founding members then reverted to a three-piece for much of 2015 and 2016, with Gaz playing drums and Jeremy and Nico on guitars. Gaz is the sole member who has played every role in the band, that of lead singer, guitarist, bass player and drummer. In 2017, Peter Lee returned as drummer, having played in an earlier line-up of the band, and Budd was once again a four piece with three of the founding members playing guitars and bass. [13] In 2020, Jeremy suddenly took time out from music for personal reasons (the loss of his wife from leukemia), despite the band having an album's-worth of new material recorded.

In 2023, after taking some time working in the Northern Territory, Jeremy started a new Melbourne-based three-piece band which after two gigs as 'The Fogmen' reverted to the name Budd in early 2024.

Nico, unhappy to not be included in this move, requested that Jeremy stop playing and, when this request was rejected, posted on Budd's social media emphatically distancing himself from the new iteration of the band, stating that he had been fielding enquiries from 'confused' fans; he also disabled comments so that no response was possible. Nico continues to play around Brisbane with his own band, an improvisational duo named "iiwii" (pronounced "Ee-wee", and standing for It Is What It Is).

As of 2025, Jeremy continues to play, tour and record as Budd, with different co-collaborators including on occasion the return or guest appearance of some previous band members, and playing material primarily from the Naf, Ovit, Prana and Jawa releases as well as new compositions.

Jeremy stated in 2024 that he hopes to re-release Ovit for its 30th anniversary, and eventually reissue selected Budd back-catalogue on vinyl, as much was initially only available on CD. [2] He also stated that he has new material to release in the future. [2]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum details
1991Fuzzgutzn
  • Released: 1991 [14]
  • Label: Self released
  • Format: Cassette
1994Budd
1998Prana
2009Jawa
  • Released: Oct 2009 [17]
  • Label: Self released
  • Format: CD

Singles and EPs

List of singles and EPs as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications
YearTitlePeak chart positionsNotes
AUS
1992"Helpmeswell" 7" single20 [5] Charted in the ARIA Alternative Top 20 Singles
1993"Yakfat"3 [6] Charted in the ARIA Alternative Top 20 Singles
1994"Naf'"19 [7] Charted in the ARIA Alternative Top 20 Albums
1996"Ovit"3 [8] Charted in the ARIA Alternative Top 20 Singles
1999"Naf/Ovit"-Compilation with two previous EPs collated

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References

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  5. 1 2 "ALTERNATIVE CHARTS TOP 20". ARIA Report (167): 11. 18 April 1993.
  6. 1 2 "ALTERNATIVE CHARTS TOP 20". ARIA Report (194): 9. 24 October 1993.
  7. 1 2 "ALTERNATIVE CHARTS TOP 20". ARIA Report (248): 11. 13 Nov 1994.
  8. 1 2 "ALTERNATIVE CHARTS TOP 20". ARIA Report (321): 11. 14 April 1996.
  9. 1 2 SCHAEFER, RENÉ (2010-09-21). "Budd/Craig Westwood - Jawa/Seven Songs". Mess+Noise. Archived from the original on 2010-09-23. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
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