He was frustrated by their lack of progress in a culture dismissive of local music .
The band had a turbulent beginning , playing small shows in bars , to be cut short when frontman Rhys Johnstone headed overseas .
Rhys Johnstone was frustrated by their lack of progress in a culture dismissive of local music .
The band had a turbulent beginning , playing small shows in bars , to be cut short when frontman Rhys Johnstone headed overseas .