Fool Nelson

Fool Nelson are a three-piece indie rock trio comprised of two brothers and their best mate. Hailing from Boorloo/Perth WA, they have quickly made a name for themselves, packing out venues with their energetic live show and a knack for writing catchy tunes.

Most recently their single ‘Level’ was added to full rotation at triple j, with the station’s Claire Mooney touting the group as “one of the most exciting up and coming WA bands to be watching” when listed as their ‘Spotlight Artist’. Previously they took out triple j Unearthed’s competition to play at the iconic Groovin the Moo. Their two EP’s have a slew of editorial support at Spotify (Local Noise – Cover, Fresh Finds, Fresh Finds Rock, The Local List and New Music Friday AU & NZ) and Apple Music (New Music Daily, New in Rock, Good Times, New Music Mix, Antidote, The Sound), and garnered support from Music Feeds, Happy Mag, AAA Backstage, music featured on ABC’s News Breakfast, plus music videos added to rage.

Backing up their sold-out headline at The Rechabite in Boorloo/Perth and three regional sold-out dates across Albany, Margaret River and Exmouth, the trio took flight supporting WA-mates Old Mervs across their jam-packed AU & NZ tour, and added in showcase sets at BIGSOUND along the way. The bands have nailed their position as support favs for Ball Park Music, The Grogans, Great Gable, The Rions, The Moving Stills, Ra Ra Viper and Kingswood over the years, notched WA-fests Out & About Festival, Tone City Records Festival, and have an upcoming slot at NYE On The Hill in Victoria.

Having played music together since they were kids, the boys have polished their own unique brand of grungey and emotive music that focuses on big choruses and heavy-hitting instrumentation. Taking influence from the 90’s and early 2000’s rock that they grew up listening to, there is an air of nostalgia to Fool Nelson’s music that is familiar but fresh.