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Emerging from a bedroom during the peak of the pandemic, Germinator seized the opportunity to support Polish Club and Adam Newling on the South Queensland leg of their tour. Driven by frustration with previous projects, Hayden Smit sought to inject something fresh into the Brisbane rock scene. Threading the needle between hard rock, garage, psychedelia, and punk, Germinator’s DIY spirit shines through. Their debut album, set to release on August 30 2024, vividly captures the band’s sonic essence in this moment. Triple J’s Dave Ruby Howe aptly describes Germinator as “Power Sludge vibes.