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It’s an interesting move for any band to release a concept album. But for a band to release a concept EP as their very first foray into the outside music world is a daring move indeed. Similarly, for a debut release, not every band takes on board a top producer like Kalju Tonuma (Bodyjar, The Hot Lies) or gets their EP mastered in New York by none other than the legendary Howie Weinberg (Smashing Pumpkins, Muse, Nirvana). But for Silent Reprise, doing things by the book is definitely not their style Hailing from Melbourne, this dynamic group are one of the most original and exciting acts to launch their assault on the international stage. Consisting of Sean Tait (vocals, guitar, piano), Ari Bitzilis (guitar) and Jamie Tait (drums, backing vocals), Silent Reprise are making their mark with their debut EP Black Pen Diaries. After many months in the making, Black Pen Diaries is a veritable work of art. The 5-track EP manages to take a taste from every decade of music – the stomping