Brenda

Brenda is the solo project of prolific ARIA-nominated drummer Hudson Whitlock.
Known for his indefatigable creative output across multitudinous projects including
Surprise Chef, Karate Boogaloo, The Pro-Teens and The Cactus Channel, Whitlock
uses the Brenda moniker for his vocal music; as Brenda, Whitlock emerges as singer, in
addition to composer, arranger and drummer.

Brenda encompasses the left-field soul sensibilities for which Whitlock has come to be
recognised and revered, alongside heartfelt, introspective lyricism delivered in a
sincere, delicate falsetto. Stylistically, lines can be drawn to the 1960s sweet soul
ballads of The Delfonics, Jean-Claude Vannier’s vivid arrangements for Serge
Gainsbourg, and, of course, the unmistakable flavour of Melbourne’s cinematic soul
movement à la other Whitlock exploits Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo.

In his new material, Whitlock relinquishes the isolationism of previous works in favour
of including his trusted inner circle of friends and collaborators: Surprise Chef’s
Lachlan Stuckey and Jethro Curtin on guitar and keyboard respectively, Karate
Boogaloo’s Darvid Thor on bass, and production from Henry Jenkins (Surprise Chef,
Karate Boogaloo, Frollen Music Library).

‘Where Did I Go Wrong’ and ‘Family’ are the first of many tunes from Brenda to come
in 2025.