Deniz Tek's garage punk jammer "Press On" before the “Take It To The Vertical” reissue

"take it up to the vertical..."

Radio Birdman was a phenomenon that bloomed out of the Australian punk scene in 1974, taking heed from MC5 & The Stooges to piece together their distinctly powerful sound. Formed by Deniz Tek and Rob Younger and joined by several talented musicians over the years, they garnered a cult like following for challenging the pop mainstream. People started to get tattoos of their logo (I have one too) and the mania surrounding them almost matched the mainstream which they challenged in the first place as a countercultural movement. In giving credit where credit is due, Wild Honey has decided to reissue Deniz Tek’s first solo album “Take It To The Vertical,” which features Scott Asheton of The Stooges on drums and Birdman’s Chris Masuak on keys and guitar. The original release from Polydor in 1992 is being revamped with never before seen photos, detailed liner notes and the previously unreleased track “Press On,” which showcases the undeniable style and vigor of Tek and his legendary counterparts. There are so many subgenres of punk, but this sound stems from the fruition of punk; rock n roll taken to the extreme, fast and unrelenting. Reissuing records is a gift to people who may have otherwise never heard this music, or were never able to find it on vinyl. “Take It To The Vertical” will be out on March 19th, and until then I hope you enjoy listening to “Press On.”


-Alyssa Holland

PRE-ORDER 'TAKE IT TO THE VERTICAL' HERE

Wild Honey Records · Deniz Tek - Press On

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THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:


www.deniztek.com

www.radiobirdman.com

www.facebook.com/DenizTekOfficial

www.instagram.com/deniztek.rb



www.wildhoneyrecords.com


Deniz Tek is a guitarist, singer/songwriter and record producer from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His career in music, grounded in late-60's Detroit rock, extends through several decades and across continents. He is best known as a founding member of the influential and groundbreaking Australian independent hard rock band Radio Birdman.


Besides Radio Birdman, Deniz has performed in many solo and group projects and bands. He has toured internationally with the MC5 and has made live guest appearances with many notable artists, including The Stooges and Mitch Ryder.

He has had a prolific recording career, having played on more than 70 original releases. His roster of recording collaborators is extensive and includes Roy Head, James Williamson, Wayne Kramer, Dennis Thompson, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Scott Morgan, Ric Parnell and Keith Streng.


In 2007, Deniz, along with Radio Birdman, was inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame. In 2013, Australian Guitar Magazine ranked Deniz number seven in the 100 greatest guitar players of Australia of all time.


Deniz’s latest album is a collaboration with Stooges guitarist James Williamson. The CD and LP “Two To One”, was released in 2020 on Cleopatra Records.

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