For a trio who formed eight years ago with the humble intention of playing shows for friends in their home city of Melbourne, Cable Ties has gone a remarkably long way. Channeling their ferocity through a hatred of toxic capitalism and social inequality, the statements that arise in many of their tracks have ignited a collective energy from new converts across the globe. Among these new Cable Ties admirers—a group named in reference to their firm-but-flexible tightness—are Iggy Pop, Henry Rollins, and Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks), with the latter taking them on a European tour at the start of this year with his latest full-time group OFF!
Some of Cable Ties' other achievements include sharing lineups with the likes of Mudhoney, Pavement,