The group – which heralds from the sketchy Melbourne suburb of Footscray – comprises two frontmen, Momo and Azmarino. Both are African refugees but have lived through struggles which are worlds apart. Momo arrived in Australia with his family at the age of three after fleeing their homeland of the ComorosIslands. His background and culture left him feeling isolated in a community which was not yet accustomed to African migration. Azmarino, on the other hand, originally hails from Eritrea and arrive in Australia earlier this decade after a life of hunting citizenship throughout countries like Jordan, Italy and Switzerland.
Definitely not the typical story of an Aussie band, but one that reflects an under-represented and growing community of first generation Australians.
The incredible title track from their upcoming debut album, Concrete Jungle, professes wise words from the lips of two African refugees who have had more than their fair share of individual struggles. Rather than accepting the lay of the cards, this is an anthem for pushing through the hard times and coming out on top.
Diafrix come with a one-in-a-million story which has shaped them into a one-in-a-million act, and Concrete Jungle is the gripping first chapter in what promises to be an incredible saga.
DIAFRIX CONCRETE JUNGLE TOUR
Sat 1 Aug Crown & Sceptre, Adelaide, SA
Thu 6 Aug Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW
Fri 7 Aug The Step Inn, Brisbane, QLD
Fri 14 Aug New York Hotel, Launceston, TAS
Sat 15 Aug Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS
Sat 22 Aug Annandale Hotel, Sydney, NSW
Fri 28 Aug National Hotel, Geelong, VIC
Sat 29 Aug East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets available from venues or through usual outlets.
myspace.com/diafrix
Concrete Jungle album out July 31 through Illusive.
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