Around Brisbane - Disco Nap

Disco Nap - 'A classic rave/club-whore term that refers to a brief (30-90 minute) nap which a person takes in between two large events (e.g., raves and circuit parties). Because both events may span hours into the double-digits, there is little time to sleep. A disco nap helps to afford one the energy to make it through the second event.'

That's the meaning behind the name of Brisbane outfit Disco Nap, a project started by Ross Hope after his then band Iron On went on hiatus in late 2008. Disco Nap becoming his 'disco nap' between Iron On outings.

You may have noticed there's two somewhat disinterested looking chaps in the picture above so you'd be right to think that Disco Nap isn't just a fancy moniker for a singer-songwriter. Ross teams with Darek Mudge to form the nucleus of the band along with appearances from Dean Shwereb on drums (Screamfeeder, The Whats), Pip Branson on violin (Something For Kate, Pip Branson Corporation, Infusion), Scott Bromiley on trumpet (The John Steel Singers), Seja Vogel on backing vocals (Sekiden, Regurgitator), Jane Elliott on the cello (Ed Kuepper, The Gin Club) on various tracks from the band.

The band have had a reasonable amount of attention for a local act so far, winning a Triple J Unearthed comp to grab themselves a spot on the Sounds of Spring Festival roster last year.

Disco Nap's sound is that of earnest indie soft-rock that's at times reminiscent of Hope's previous band. Songs released so far by the group show a willful variation in themes, ranging all the way from depressed weariness to youthful hopefulness.

Check out the video for their new single 'The Soft Sell' below, along with demo 'Home Karaoke'. Debut album "Running Red Lights" is scheduled for release August of this year.