Guitar-driven melodic rock.

The long-awaited follow-up to 2012's 'Who Will Save Us Now?', 'Dreams Of A Libertine' features four new songs from Graphic Fiction Heroes as well as the previously digital-only release 'Vicious Valentine'.

Recorded at several studios and utilising two producers, the EP is nevertheless a cohesive work which showcases the band's penchant for breezy melody and classic-sounding rock arrangements.

Guitar-driven blues rock from downunder.

Chris Gibbs & The Transmission formed in 2014 upon the release of Chris' solo album 'Big Appetite'.

After experimenting with the line-up, the right balance was struck and the band began gigging on the West Australian music circuit.

'News of the Day' features five of the most popular tracks from 'Big Appetite', re-worked with additional parts (most notable live drums from Josh Gallagher) and a fresh new rocking mix.

Blues-Rock riffing and thoughtful lyrics colour a palette of simple grooves and acoustic guitars.

Chris Gibbs is a professional musician from Perth, Western Australia.

Chris is currently the vocalist and guitarist for Graphic Fiction Heroes.

He is an award-winning songwriter, having picked up both rock and country category wins at the WAM Song Of The Year in 1998, 2001 and 2013. Chris is a much sought-after session musician and has played on numerous projects covering a variety of genres. He also records and produces other artists, most recently CD Baby artist Matt Waring.

'Big Appetite' is Chris' second solo album, following 2009's 'Little Empires'.

The song selections on the new album showcase Chris' love for rock, blues, folk and country guitar, presented in his unique contemporary composition style. The album is the most stripped-back offering of Chris' career to date, favouring simple percussion patterns and acoustic guitar rhythms over a full band approach.

21st century guitar rock for sophisticated music lovers.

GRAPHIC FICTION HEROES is a new band featuring members of the Chris Gibbs Trio. The band first performed together during the recording of Chris Gibbs' album 'Little Empires' in 2009. The debut album from Graphic Fiction Heroes, 'Who Will Save Us Now?' is the next step forward for Chris Gibbs. Mat Ferguson and Gareth Hughes as it represents the first recording featuring co-written material.

'Who Will Save Us Now?' features sophisticated songs backed by energetic, exciting performances.

The debut solo album from popular Perth musician Chris Gibbs, Little Empires is a collection of intelligent and reflective electric and acoustic songs driven by classic rock tones.

Little Empires serves as a showcase for Chris' unique song writing style and explores several musical genres in electric and acoustic formats.

‘As both a musician and music fan, my tastes are varied. I wanted to capture some of that diversity on this recording. The challenge was to inject so many of my favourite styles of music into the compositions and still produce a cohesive collection of music.’

‘This is the first time that all of the decisions in the creative process have been entirely up to me. It was not necessary to compromise my vision at any point. Interestingly enough, this tended to make me more open to suggestions regarding musical direction, arrangement…even artwork. The fact that I had the final say allowed me to be more objective and less protective of my vision, the end result being that the realisation of the album outweighs my original expectations.’

The album was written, arranged, and mostly tracked by Chris in his home studio, and produced by Rob Agostini at Soundbaker in Perth, Western Australia.

The album was mastered by Alex De Grace at Suite Sound Labs in Vancouver, Canada.

‘I constantly immerse myself in music, be it via listening, learning, teaching, writing, recording or performing. My music career spans over two decades now and I am constantly amazed and delighted at how much more there is to experience. There is a joy in music for me that nothing else can match.’