My Pet Rhino is the brainchild of Sydney-based musician and songwriter, Jon Maratheftis. It is an alternative rock project which commands attention like a wild rhino roaming the savanna in the summer sun. Taking inspiration from bands like There Will Be Fireworks and We Were Promised Jetpacks, as well as bigger acts such as Queens of the Stone Age, Radiohead and The Killers, My Pet Rhino combines progressive rock elements with simple, hard-nosed alternative rock grooves and pop-driven melodies. Which will be stuck in your head all safari long. Their debut album, ‘Arrows’, is a culmination of 20+ years of meticulous songwriting, and is a curated collection of only the catchiest melodies, punchiest riffs, and most creative song arrangements designed to set fire to your speakers with its huge sound, while embracing you with a loving hug from your mother’s arms. With unwavering dedication to a “No two songs sound the same” approach, ‘Arrows’ ensures there is something beautiful and accessible to all kinds of rock and roll enthusiasts.
This is My Pet Rhino – their music, their way, no compromises!
Uncovering the journey to their upcoming single ‘Knots’ Jon describes how “It is a track I wrote in my bedroom about ten years ago. I finally decided to record and release it this year. I was trying to find a jangly guitar-driven rhythm similar to the song ‘Ships with Holes Will Sink’ by We Were Promised Jetpacks, and came up with this arrangement.” When it comes to the delicate, yet important lyrics that thread their way through ‘Knots’, Jon unearths how he “based the lyrics
off experiences I have had of being in a position to achieve something, only to fail at the final hurdle. The narrative in the song focuses on a ‘boy chases girl’ type of situation. It gives a familiar context. It was intended to be a reminder to do better next time – it didn’t work, but at least I got a good song out of it!”
With stunning melody, and a stomping sound overall, ‘Knots’ will attack your ears with a whole lot of heart. So brace yourself for July 10th, as ‘Knots’ is just the beginning of an incredible new chapter for My Pet Rhino!
Release Date: July 10th