14 October 2026 – Party Dozen Release Full Powers and Turn Saxophone Music Into an Absolute Riot

Sydney experimental-rock duo Party Dozen have released "Full Powers", another explosive preview of their forthcoming album 21 Bum Salute, scheduled for November 6 through City Slang. The group consists of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and drummer Jonathan Boulet, whose unusual combination of instruments produces music considerably louder and more aggressive than the average listener might expect from a saxophone-based project.

"Full Powers" embraces distorted saxophone textures, pounding percussion and an atmosphere inspired by the raw energy of early garage rock. The track develops around the concept of power and its contrasting effects, exploring both the exhilarating feeling of personal confidence and the destructive consequences of excessive ambition. According to the musicians, the composition gradually shifts from an enthusiastic celebration of strength toward something more unsettling.

Earlier singles "Special Unit" and "Euro Stomper" established the forthcoming album's aggressive direction. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered by the duo themselves, reinforcing their independent approach to production. Party Dozen have developed a reputation for energetic live performances and a willingness to push conventional instrumental arrangements into unfamiliar territory.

Their music demonstrates that experimental rock does not necessarily require complicated equipment or an enormous collection of musicians. Sometimes one saxophone, one drum kit and an apparently unlimited supply of enthusiasm are entirely sufficient. The forthcoming album will contain ten tracks, while Australian concerts are scheduled throughout November. Anyone expecting sophisticated background jazz should probably investigate alternative arrangements before pressing play. Catch up on more heavy innovations in our punk section.