Show Notes
Lindsay McDougall - aka The Doctor - guitarist of Aussie punk institution Frenzal Rhomb joins Key for a sharp, funny and surprisingly thoughtful chat about surviving three decades in a band that was never meant to be this organised.
We get into the bizarre science-textbook origin of the name Frenzal Rhomb, how the band has stayed tight for 30+ years, and why enjoying each other’s company has mattered more than chasing industry approval. Lindsay opens up about songwriting, running workshops with young musicians, and why creativity rarely shows up the way you expect it to.
There’s also classic Frenzal energy - harbour cruise gigs, chaos at sea, and stories that prove punk rock is still very much alive.
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