Born Lion dont mind covering certain subjects that others wouldn’t touch with the proverbial barge pole! Always looking for an edge, Born Lion’s frontman, John Bowker was curious about how you could turn a suicide note into a song and make it upbeat. New single, ‘Sunshine’ is the result of his experiment.
“The lyrics are written to read as a suicide note. The person writing the note is fine with the decision however and is ready to go. The song serves as a celebration for all that has been and for all that awaits.”
– John Bowker vocals/guitar)
This curious songwriting approach into a dark subject, has been juxtaposed by the upbeat sonic feel of the song and the song title ‘Sunshine’.
“I’m kind of fascinated by the act of suicide. Like how can someone reach that point and carry it out? I think the deaths of icons like Chris Cornell and Keith Flint who seem almost immortal to me, triggered the theme for the song.’’ John Bowker (vocals/guitar)
TOUR DATES
Saturday May 11th– Dicey Riley’s, Wollongong w/The Culture Industry & Crash Tragic
Sunday May 26th– Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney w/Zeolite, Arteries, Fait Accompli, Xenobiotics and Scalphunter
Ezekiel Ox main support shows
Fri June 07th @ Stag & Hunter – Newcastle
Sat June 08th @ Vanguard – Sydney (Vivid Programming)
Sun June 09th @ Rad Bar – Wollongong
Wed June 12th @ Byron Bay Brewery – Byron Bay
Thu June 13th @ Black Bear Lodge – Brisbane
Fri June 14th @ Northcote Social Club – Melbourne
HIDEAWAY BAR JULY RESIDENCY
July 5th Hideaway Bar – Ebolagoldfish,Operation ibis,Idle Threat,Vetty Vials & Born Lion dj’s
July 12th – Hideaway Bar (July residency) Enmore Sydney with Dropping Honey & Hatakaze
July 19th – Hideaway Bar (July residency) Enmore Sydney with Life After Football & The Dead Riders
July 26th- Hideaway Bar (July residency) Enmore