MDS is an instrument swapping, rock/grunge/punk band from Melbourne, Australia. The independent duo has left a trail of enthusiastic and passionate fans in their wake across the globe. Mixing catchy pop melodies with punk rock riffs, and an infectiously energetic live show.
Touring worldwide completely DIY, MDS have shared the stage with many including: Suicidal Tendencies, Dead Kennedys, Hollywood Undead, Soft Play, Soulfly, DZ Deathrays, NENA, Frenzal Rhomb and WAAX.
Their sophomore album ‘Wise and Dangerous’ released April 4th, 2025 independently. It was toured around Australia with a sold-out Northcote Social Club in Melbourne and a close to sold out second show added at the Tote. The album charted at #3 on the Indie charts (AIR) and is currently nominated for the Australian Music Prize.
MDS are currently touring the album recently selling out headline shows in Europe and touring with DZ Deathrays and Press Club. They performed at BIGSOUND Festival in September.
Previous years featured appearances at Rebellion Festival (UK), six Europe tours, SXSW Sydney twice and a headline set at Ziro Festival in the scenic foothills of the Himalayas in Aranachal Pradesh, India.
2023 was capped off with being handpicked by Mike Muir to support Suicidal Tendencies on their Sold-Out Australian Tour. The band’s debut album “Super Mental Psycho” was co-produced with Australian producer Mark Opitz (AC/DC, INXS, The Angels, Divinyls).
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