Gag Salon, the avant-garde art-rock ensemble, is set to dazzle once more with the unveiling of the first installment of their captivating two-part rock opera, 'Fishyman.' This musical odyssey is nothing short of delightful quirkiness, offering a surreal and whimsical journey that's akin to reeling in a net full of musical surprises. With twists and turns as unpredictable as a turbot on a turntable, 'Fishyman, Pt.1 (Flip Flop)' promises an auditory adventure that's sure to reel you in from the very first note.
Fronted by the enigmatic Joseph Mumford, Gag Salon spins a tale of transformation, where a young boy wakes to the bewildering discovery that he's gradually metamorphosing into a fish. The musical prowess of this eccentric quartet shines through, with every chord and lyric adding a layer of intrigue to this whimsical narrative.
Set to release on September 27th via Blitzcat Records, 'Fishyman, Pt.1 (Flip Flop)' is a testament to Gag Salon's innovative and boundary-pushing approach to music, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this captivating rock opera. You are sure to be hooked.
Joseph explains it’s based on personal experience:
“A very popular boy I went to school with suddenly stopped coming in one day. Weeks went by with nobody hearing from him until one fateful day, a girl came shrieking into assembly, screaming that she’d heard his voice coming from the toilet bowl - he was singing. This song is kind of my own interpretation of what might have happened to him...”
Review by Thomas Imposter