““Rock ’n’ roll with a rebellious streak — great guitars, self-deprecating lyrics, and stories that entertain. Honest, funny, and very Australian.””

“THE TWO-NOTE TRICK: INSIDE DEEFER’S INGENIOUS RHYTHM GUITAR STYLE How a minimalist approach shaped the sound of Deefer, The Peregians and Statoz Quo If you’ve ever listened closely to Deefer’s rhythm work — across his solo catalogue, his time with The Peregians, or the boogie-charged swagger of Statoz Quo — you’ll notice something quietly radical hiding in plain sight. He isn’t strumming full chords. He isn’t stacking voicings. He isn’t reaching for complex fingerings. He’s hitting two notes. That’s it. And somehow, it sounds bigger, wider and more harmonically alive than players fretting full shapes. A Style That Grew by Instinct, Not Textbook Theory Deefer’s rhythm language didn’t come from conservatory lessons or common traditional formal theory. It emerged the way many distinctive sounds do: through instinct, repetition, and a sharp ear for what actually works when the entire band kicks in. Where other players pack notes into every shape, Deefer str”

“Listening to Deefer is a bit like watching Batman (1966) with Adam West or the early seasons of The Simpsons — what seems goofy, cheeky, or even jingoistic on the surface reveals another clever dimension when you look (or listen) twice. There’s talent at work here: beneath the punchlines and playful swagger lie sharp observations, satirical bites, and a knack for wrapping thoughtful commentary in feel-good, foot-tapping rock. Add to that Deefer’s infectious guitar work — those hooks and riffs that stick in your head and make you grin — and you’ve got an artist who’s more than just fun: he’s got something to say, and he knows how to say it without spoiling the party”

“DEEPLY HUMAN, DEEPLY AUSTRALIAN: DEEFER NAILS THE UNSAID ON “I’M NOT A MINDREADER” There’s a line somewhere between satire and sincerity, and Deefer walks it like a man half-suspecting the pavement’s been moved without notice. His latest single, “I’m Not a Mindreader”, is deceptively simple — two and a half minutes of wry resignation, built on a guitar riff that would feel at home in any decent Brisbane beer garden from the mid-’80s to next Saturday. But beneath the pub-rock clatter and shrugged-off grievances lies something more lasting: a portrait of modern alienation rendered with real wit and an understated sting. The premise is universal. A man — Deefer’s everyman, increasingly a figure as distinctive as Don Walker’s lonesome thinker or Tim Rogers’ romantic screw-up — finds himself in yet another unspoken emotional deadlock. He’s not angry. Not even confused. He’s just tired of the guesswork. And that, of course, is the joke. Because we all are”

“DEEFER | White Light 3.5/ “Deefer makes you laugh, can make you cry, but mostly makes you think.” If you’re unfamiliar with Deefer, you’re not alone. The Australian songwriter and guitarist has quietly built a sprawling catalogue of sardonic, heartfelt, and deeply personal songs over the past two decades. White Light, his latest album, might just be his most cohesive and affecting yet—a wry, oddly uplifting exploration of serious illness, hospital life, and the psychological detours that come with both. Written and recorded in the shadow of an extended hospital stay, White Light turns what could’ve been self-indulgent into something much more universal. Tracks like It’s the Drugs and Sick Prison use humour as an entry point but don’t shy away from emotional weight. Musically, the album draws from Deefer’s familiar mix of ’70s pub rock, bluesy licks, and surfy guitar hooks. It’s not overproduced, but it’s not meant to be. The rawness is part of the charm.”

“Deefer song Noosa Now features in new longboard surfing movie Respect Your Mum, out now.”

“This is legendary.(About Deefer song I Wish I Was a Brizzo)”

“The funniest radio interview I have ever done. Now I can’t get Too Cool for Coolum out of my head.”

“We just love Too Cool For Coolum, that's why we keep playing it! Check it out, the video is great.”

“Leonard Cohen + Status Quo = Deefer”

“Deefer knows stuff. Deefer no lie.”

“A few genuine laughs in there”

“I believe I have discovered an exciting new music genre. It’s called Deefer...”

“This is genuine laugh out loud stuff.”

“These lyrics really crack me up. Great guitar playing too.”

“I imagine Deefer comprises Chuck Berry, Bill Wyman and Ringo Star. All fronted by a guy who is a cross between Bob Dylan and Alan Partridge!”

“Brilliantly funny!”

“Well I’ll be a dead dog. What a splendid sonic package from Deefer. Deefer writes mighty rockin’ tunes and takes it all to another level with brutally funny lyrics.”

“This dude has so much going on in his songs. Some take a few listens to pick it all up. Very clever stuff.”

“Deefer makes you laugh, and makes you think.”