About Ned Branchi
Ned Branchi is an Australian Singer, Songwriter, and indie Prog Rock Musician based in Melbourne. He is a founding member and singer, songwriter of "The Horla" (originally known as "Plays With Marionettes" from 1984-1987), along with "Bigger Than Jesus" (1989-1991) and "Spoon (Australia)" (1995-2000).
After completing a Degree in Anthropology/Ethomusicology, Honours in Asian Studies and Masters in Linguistics, Branchi spent many years living In Asia. Over a year in Thailand and a year in China. Finally spending over six years Recording and Performing with Ethnomusicologists, Jazz and Rock Musicians combining Indie Rock, Jazz and Traditional Music, mostly Gamelan.
A catastrophic motorcycle accident in Java, Indonesia, led to the amputation of his right leg and a crippled right arm. While in hospital recovering, Branchi composed the "Femur EP."
A cathartic exploration of healing and trauma. Of hospitals as liminal spaces, where we all traverse the fundamental “rites of passage,” from birth to death and every fissure of our physical bodies in between. The "Femur EP" is dark, heavy and confronting but with a stylistic black humour that is a signature of Branchi's writing to date.
The EP features contributions from:
- Robin Casinader (Dave Graney & Coral Snakes, Wreckery, Horla)
- Jack Howard (Hunters and Collectors, Epic Brass)
- Ned Branchi (Horla, Bigger Than Jesus, Spoon Aus)
- Mark Hunstone (Spoon Aus,Feldons)
- Adam Bowler (Absentee, Slowbeard)
- Andrew Brown (Wesley & The Crushers)
The "Femur EP" was digitally released worldwide on 23rd August 2025 and was launched live at "Smith's Alternative" Canberra, on 9th December 2025. The album and CD are available on Bandcamp as well as most streaming platforms. links to all Ned Branchi releases, websites, social media, and contact details are below
Warm regards,
Ned Branchi & The Ned Branchi Band
https://nedbranchi.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/nedbranchi
https://www.instagram.com/nedbranchi
Email: nedbranchi@yahoo.com
Gigs & Other Events
The Ned Branchi Band will be launching their 'Femur' EP and CD at Smith's Alternative in Canberra on the 6th of December, alongside one of our favorite Canberra bands, 'Wesley & The Crushers', known for their Indie Progressive Rock sound.
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