Nothing but Trouble

Yo, Zoo Freaks, the Zoo Crew is cranking up the vibes with "Nothing But Trouble" by The Lazys from their killer album Tropical Hazards! This track is a high-octane, fist-pumping anthem, and frontman Leon Harrison spilled some juicy trivia about its creation. He said the song’s vibe was inspired by imagining a wild character like AC/DC’s Bon Scott, someone who lives on the edge but never quite crosses the line. “The image popped in my head of like a guy like Bon Scott,” Leon shared, “someone who never pushed it too far, but definitely gave it a good knock. Kind of like us after a night of drinking! We never get arrested but we sure have a good time.” That raw, rebellious energy pulses through the song, making it a perfect fit for our free-spirited Zoo Crew playlist.

The music video for "Nothing But Trouble" is another wild ride, shot in the gritty, graffiti-covered alleys of Toronto. According to The Music Express, the video captures the band leaving a trail of mischief, with blazing guitars and bread and fruit flying everywhere—yep, you read that right! It’s a chaotic, fun visual that matches the song’s hell-raising spirit. The track itself, released as the lead single from Tropical Hazards in 2018, climbed to #13 on Canadian charts and kept rising, proving The Lazys know how to bring the party to their fans, or as we call ‘em, the Zoo Freaks of rock!

Now, let’s rewind to how The Lazys got their start. Hailing from New South Wales’ Central Coast in Australia, this five-piece—Leon Harrison (vocals), Matty Morris (lead guitar), Glenn Williams (bass), Liam Shearer (rhythm guitar), and Andy Nielsen (drums)—came together in 2006. These mates were all in their twenties, blending punk’s raw edge with anthemic rock. According to Last.fm, they built a fanbase fast, selling thousands of CDs at gigs in their first year without even charting. Their big break came during a spontaneous trip to Toronto for Canadian Music Week, where they played three shows in 24 hours. One of those gigs caught the ear of Billy Talent’s Ian D’Sa, who became a fan and collaborator, co-writing their 2015 Top 10 Canadian hits “Shake It Like You Mean It” and “Black Rebel” over Skype between Australia and Canada.

That connection with D’Sa was a game-changer. The Lazys eventually relocated to Toronto full-time, becoming honorary Canadians while keeping their Aussie rock roots, drawing heavy influence from bands like AC/DC and The Angels. Their hard work paid off with Tropical Hazards, co-written with D’Sa and produced by him and Eric Ratz, cementing their rep for rowdy, high-energy live shows. As Matty Morris put it, “Since the early days, being in a rock band is all we’ve ever wanted to do. We’ve shown how much love we can offer to people if they give us a chance and Canada has done that for us.” It’s that passion that makes tracks like "Nothing But Trouble" hit so hard for the Zoo Crew and our listeners.

Wanna keep up with The Lazys? Check out their official website for the latest news and tour dates. They’re also active on Facebook, where they’ve got over 15,000 fans vibing with their posts, Instagram for some killer behind-the-scenes shots, and X for quick updates and banter. For the Zoo Freaks who wanna dive deeper, there’s a fan community on Facebook’s The Lazys Fan Group, where supporters share love for the band’s music and live shows. So, crank up "Nothing But Trouble", join the party, and let’s keep the rock ‘n’ roll spirit alive!