Blueline Medic

Blueline Medic

The critically acclaimed Melbourne band married introspective songwriting with unflinching energetic pop hooks on top a punk-rock foundation. Encompassing a variety of influences, including some gentle nods to past musical projects, the group eschewed stylistic traps with confidence.

The debut EP A Working Title In Green was first released by Sony in Australia. During a Less Than Jake tour in Australia, Vinnie Fiorello was introduced to the band with a copy of the then unreleased ep. Having followed the band, and with their departure from Murmur (Sony) Vinnie (co owner of Fuelled by Ramen) soon signed the band to his label and had them on tour throughout the USA with Hot water Music, Small brown Bike, Samiam, the impossibles, Burning Airlines and Rival Schools. FBR would go onto signing the band for 3 records. Releasing the debut EP for the rest of the world, amplifying the excitement building and ready things for the band’s much beloved debut album The Apology Wars (2001) for the following year, then Text Bomb (2003) and compilation appearances.

The band would then move on to Cassadeldisco Records for a split with Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and together with Hobbledehoy release their final album 42:19 (2007/2008).

Blueline Medic and Hobbledehoy worked together for their final recordings during the early years of the label. We’ve been long time fans and are honoured and very proud to a continuing part of their journey as we bring their catalog back in print.