Emerging from Melbourne’s alt-rock scene, ReeToxA turns pain into purpose. In this interview, Jason reflects on loss, resilience, and the healing power of music that fuels Pines Salad.
The only way I know how to express myself is through writing songs and poetry. I feel like I’m going to explode if i don’t write an idea down. Although I have done a lot in my life song writ g is the one constant that’s always there for me.
Unfortunately, in 2017 I went to jail for six months, and in my second week my sister informed me mum (Bobbie) was very sick. They had a multi faith center at the minimum security correctional center I was in and I joined meditation / praying class to help mum spiritually as I could not help. The chorus was a meditation I came up with to meditate and unfortunately mum passed away and the orating did not work. A few months passed and I got in a terrible fight with a relative over the phone, and the song came poring out. I would sing it all day so I did not forget the melody.
Well, I hope if people need to have a good sing, dance, cry or get out their emotions they can put the album on and feel better! Most of all I hope they come to our shows and dig the new
Records coming. I am here for the long hall.
Funny you should ask as Simon Moro is sitting right next to me now! He believes everyone collaborated together to get my vision out. I’ll never be able to thank everyone enough and I hope it helps them as much as it’s helped me in the long run.
I loved the great 90’s lyric writers like Elliott smith and Kurt Cobain! Speak the truth and make it rhyme as John Lennon used to say.
I am currently half way through recoding my second album with all the same people involved. It’s a 26-track double album that I believe is my best work. I can’t wait for you to hear it and tour both albums next year.
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