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Geelong in the late 1980s and early 1990s was a hotbed for musical creativity.

Right in the mix was Darren Smallman and Warped, a band he joined as the bass player.

International punk rock acts filtered through Victoria's second city, through the rough bars and among the car factories.

Darren was 15 when he wrote "Dog Killer", some of his best work.

 

These days he goes by the moniker Dez Dare, based in the UK.

Latest album: Ulysses Trash, out 19 April 2022

Single: 1.9.8.5. released 1 April 2022

Get your ears onto Dez Dare here - https://linktr.ee/dezdareriffs

 

About the host Jane Rocca

Jane lives in Melbourne and has been writing about fashion, music and lifestyle over two decades.

She’s written for Australia’s best music publications; Rolling Stone, Loudmouth, Hot Metal, The Face, i-D UK and more.

More from Jane - Instagram | Twitter | SMH

 

Web - Some of My Best Work

Get in contact - [email protected]

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