#1 Dads are an Australian alternative rock band devised by Tom Iansek, who is also lead vocalist-guitarist of Big Scary.
He formed the group, initially named Dads in late 2010,[1] as a side project during down time and plays music which is "more acoustic than electronic in construction" compared with the parent band.
Sputnikmusic's reviewer felt the group were "experimenting with a fuller, more layered approach, adding flourishes of bass and piano and vocal harmonies and mandolins and glockenspiels to his intricate guitar work, making for a rich, diverse and rewarding listen.
"[1] Oscar Coleman of FasterLouder described it as "much more intricate and full though the use of varied instrumentation and layering, letting this project pique the interest of followers of his main band and lovers of acoustic ambiance alike.
[5] For the 2015 promotion of About Face a live backing band with Gus Rigby on saxophone, Tom Snowdon (of Lowlakes) and Ainslie Wills were used.