In the times when CDs still roamed the earth and a spot on TV actually meant something, you might have heard BROTHER on NBC’s ER, the cult film Baraka, or UPN’s Twilight Zone. Back then, those were brag-worthy milestones for an indie band. Well, for any band. Throw in stage time with The Eagle's Joe Walsh and The Who's John Entwistle, and co-bills with Linkin Park and Alicia Keys, coinciding with being the only independent band invited to play the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and you'd be forgiven for thinking we were on the verge of "making it".

And maybe we were. BROTHER carved out a trailblazing independent path - self-releasing 15 albums, selling more CDs in the US than any other Australian indie act, and even being cited as a role model for the DIY music scene. Not bad for a bunch of lads with a didgeridoo, bagpipes, guitars and some pretty decent harmony vocals.

But time is a harsh editor. Today, BROTHER is more a curious footnote in indie rock history than a household name. Despite a catalogue with more than a few bangers and a reputation for powerhouse live shows, the big sliding doors of the industry never stayed open quite long enough for us to stroll through into heritage act territory.

We enjoyed our share of bullseyes, and endured the myriad near-misses and misadventures - being ripped off, a serious road accident, and the usual "creative differences" that come with long-haul band life. Truth be told though, we were probably just a bit too stubborn for our own good. But hey, that stubbornness helped give BROTHER its unique sound - and probably kept us alive too (until Angus' trip to the other side)… And today, Brother Angus still carries the BROTHER flame.