Interview by Cody-James Henderson
Releasing in 2003, Begins Here immediately turned heads reaching 23 on the ARIA Charts, topping the independent charts and went on to be certified gold in 2006. Boasting enduring favourites in the form of singles ‘Crave’, ‘Beautiful Mine’, ‘Always’ and ‘One Second Of Insanity’, with the latter two tracks also snagging 99 and 68 respectively on triple j’s Hottest 100 in 2004, Begins Here powerfully paved the way for The Butterfly Effect’s worldwide legacy, with international touring and high-profile festival appearances swiftly following the album’s release.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Begins Here last year with a huge national Australian tour, the chance to carry the festivities into 2025 to regional Australia is one equally exciting for the band themselves as much as it is for the fans, as vocalist Clint Boge shares, “It feels amazing to still be doing what we love and to be celebrating 21 years of our first album is very humbling. I never envisioned having a career spanning three decades, but I am very grateful and eternally thankful to the fans, friends and people who have helped along the way and made it possible.”
Cody had a chat with Clint about 21 years of Begins Here, touring the past year and the upcoming regional tour.
