In case you missed it, to kick off 2024, Birthday Cake For Breakfast has entered the podcast game (better late than never, eh?) Following on from our first two episodes (featuring Joe Casey of Protomartyr and Paul Hanley of The Fall), it’s a delight to say that our guest for our third episode is Philip Frobos, bassist and vocalist in Atlanta, Georgia outfit Omni!
We first discovered Omni in early 2017 when they performed in Manchester with much missed local lot DUDS. A mild-obsession followed and still continues on to this day!
Mainly a writing partnership between Philip and guitarist Frankie Broyles, Omni have a knack for penning cucumber cool post-punk numbers that are super infectious. The band released their debut album ‘Deluxe’ in 2016, swiftly following it up with second album ‘Multi – Task’ in 2017 – both on Trouble In Mind Records – before signing with Sub Pop in 2019 for the release of their third album, ‘Networker’.
In February 2024, Omni will release ‘Souvenir’, their fourth album and second for Sub Pop. Ahead of its release, I caught up with Philip over zoom on a Friday – morning there, afternoon here – to discuss the record, as well as Nancy and Lee, Jonathan Richman, UK venue highlights and taking on drummer Chris Yonker full time. Keep an ear out for distractions from his cat and my dog, both animal companions eager to be included!
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