Australian band Private Function has made an announcement that has raised eyebrows in the music industry. The band has claimed that their upcoming album is banned from being sold, distributed or owned in the state of South Australia. This news has come as a surprise to many and has led to questions about censorship and freedom of expression in the music industry.
The band has posted a video on their social media platforms, stating that the record label, Still On Top, is not legally allowed to sell the album in South Australia. The video is entertaining and lighthearted, but the band’s message is serious. They claim that it is illegal to sell, distribute or own the album, and that it is the “dumbest thing ever”. The band has not yet announced the follow-up to their 2020 album, “Whose Line Is It Anyway”.
The band recently released a new single, “Seize And Destroy”, which they describe as the third instalment of a “Destroy” trilogy. The track is a love letter to punk legends, the Stooges, and Metallica, and it is recorded with Chris Wright and mixed by Matt Duffy. The video is a horror-comedy, featuring the band members being hunted by the Bananas In Pajamas. The track is expected to feature on the upcoming album.
Ultimately, Private Function claim that the fact that their album is banned in South Australia has created a buzz in the music industry. The reason for the ban is yet to be announced, and it remains to be seen what impact this will have on the band’s music and the industry as a whole.