The Southern River Band

**The Southern River Band** is a raucous, riff-heavy rock outfit hailing from Perth, Western Australia, known for reviving the swagger of ‘70s-inspired pub rock with a modern Aussie edge. Fronted by the charismatic Cal Kramer, whose raspy vocals and wild stage antics channel classic rock energy, the band delivers unapologetically bold tracks packed with bluesy grooves, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and guitar solos that demand air-guitar participation. Since forming in the late 2010s, they’ve carved a reputation as one of Australia’s most electrifying live acts, sweating through sticky bar gigs and festival stages alike while championing a DIY ethos.

Their discography, including albums like *Standing Up to the Sun* (2022) and *Custard and the Heartbreak Cure* (2019), mixes rowdy anthems (see "Fuck You, Pay Me") with blues-rock ballads, all delivered with a cheeky, no-bullshit attitude. Recent live recordings, like "Cigarettes (Live At Freo Social)," prove their rep for unhinged performances, while newer tracks like "Easier Said Than Done" and "Don't Take It To Heart" double down on their signature blend of grit and humor. If AC/DC and The Black Crowes crashed a Aussie barbecue, you’d get The Southern River Band—loud, leather-clad, and here to party.

Genres

Rock And Roll

Indie Rock

Rock

Alternative Rock

Folk Rock

Garage Rock

Hard Rock

Blues Rock

Southern Rock

Pub Rock

Latest Release

Easier Said Than Done

The Southern River Band

Album - 12 Tracks - Released October 17, 2025