Trusty Chords Music is the brain child of Lachlan Hodgson. Lachlan spent most of the 1990′s playing in the Australian punk and hardcore scenes in bands such as Caustic Soda, Mindsnare and Blueline Medic. Since finishing up with Blueline Medic in the year 2000 Lachlan’s involvement in the music industry has been sporadic up until 2 years ago where he organised the benefit show – From Melbourne To Callum – raising thousands of dollars for the son of US producer – J Robbins – who was born with Type 1 SMA. The show featured Paul Dempsey, Blueline Medic, A Death In The Family and Lead Sketch Union. The show went so well Lachlan had bands approach him to help them organise shows and represent them.

Trusty Chords Music began then as a casual agency/management venture and has progressively built up to where it is now working with Lead Sketch Union, Coue Method, Ribbons, Patterns, Kill Whitey, Black Is The Colour and booking the venue – Baby Black Espresso Bar in the regional town of Bacchus Marsh. 2009 sees Lachlan join his musical passion and his business knowledge (he’s currently studying a Masters in Business Administration) to incorporate a record label under the same name.

Trusty Chords Music will be proudly distributed throughout Australia and New Zealand by Poison City Records and will have digital distribution confirmed in the following months.
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FAQ’s

Do we accept demos?
We most certainly do. We’re always looking for new music to entertain our ears so please feel free. Be sure to make it clear why you are sending us the demo. Whether it be for booking a show with one of our bands, whether it’s for consideration for a show at Baby Black Espresso Bar or for the Record Label. Send all material to the PO Box listed below.
At the moment we are not considering any more artists for management representation.

Where does the name ‘Trusty Chords Music’ come from?
It’s inspired by the song ‘Trusty Chords’ by one of our all time favourite bands – Hot Water Music.
Want to see what we mean?

Can I book one of your bands?
For sure. Please use the online booking form and we will be in contact as soon as possible.

Can we play at Baby Black Espresso Bar?
Please use this online booking form provided and we will be in contact. If possible please send a demo or a link to your myspace page so we can have a listen and see if your music is suitable for the venue.

Do you have a street team?
Not at the moment. However if you would like to help out promoting any of our bands then please feel free to hit us up on the email and I am sure we can work something out. We aren’t a charity but we appreciate help.

Can I do work experience with you?
We currently are unable to offer this but we hope to one day as that would mean we’re doing quite well.  We’ll let you know when we can……promise.

Where can I buy your releases?
At all good independent record stores in Australia and New Zealand plus all JB HiFi’s. If your local store doesn’t stock a release tell them to get in contact with Poison City Records.

All correspondance to:

Snail Mail: PO Box 640, Bacchus Marsh, 3340, Victoria, Australia

Email: info@trustychordsmusic.com