Hailing from New South Wales, Purple Disturbance are a four-piece post-punk/alt-rock powerhouse slicing through the noise with gritty riffs and razor-sharp attitude. Equal parts loose chaos and tight precision, they deliver a ferocious nod to punk legends like The Ramones and modern firebrands like Idles, Amyl and the Sniffers, and The Vines.

Lyrically, they’re fearless — reflecting small-town struggles and social truths with brutal honesty. From underage drinking and vaping to family violence and local bigotry, Purple Disturbance tackle it all with a fierce mix of humour, rebellion, and raw emotion.

Frontman Thom is a magnetic storm — part Iggy Pop, part early Jim Morrison — while his brother Josh drives the low end with pulsing, unpredictable basslines. Jess thunders the drums with Keith Moon-level abandon, and Jed’s gritty Gretsch guitar ferociously slices through the mix. Together, they’re a force you can’t ignore.

Their debut single Millie and Gus (2023), backed by an animated video from Ozzie Wrong, dropped like a sonic grenade and scored a spot in the 2025 Rip Curl surf film Dunno. They followed up with Juice Stick (2024), which earned airplay on Triple J Unearthed High also landing on the Dunno soundtrack. By the time Queen Bee (2025) arrived, the band’s growing maturity was undeniable — still punk, still alt-rock, but with new intensity plus a video offering a glimpse into their world.

On August 8, 2025, they unleashed their fourth single, Criticise, Penalise, Attack and Slam — a raw blast of energy reminiscent of early Radio Birdman, with shades of Idles and classic US punk.

Fresh out of high school but seasoned from relentless touring, Purple Disturbance have shared stages with Grinspoon, Jebediah, The Screaming Jets, Dune Rats, Private Function, Guttermouth, and The Beddy Rays. Fueled by KFC, Zarraffas, and Monster energy drinks, they’re driven by a DIY ethos and raw tenacity — no flash, no bullshit, just pure modern punk fire.