Recently I've been quite impressed by a couple of Australian artists, and I feel it's time to start introducing these groups to the rest of musicianforums. However, I realise I actually know very little about some of the up and coming musicians that are currently working down under, and I feel we could all do with hearing a few more Aussie artists.
So here we will use this thread to introduce great Aussie acts to each other, but, in order for this to work properly we should have some guidelines.
Thread Guidlines - Please Read
1. If you are going to introduce a new artist, be sure to make it a high quality post. For example, check out one of the forums Featured Artists. These are always produced to a high standard, and if you can produce something similiar (not as in depth) to that it would be great. Also, a dodgy post will probably mean a great band will be overlooked, and you wouldn't want to risk that.
2. If a band is currently being discussed, please do not introduce a new spotlight band. As many of these groups will only be small time, it's more than likely that discussion will not continue for long periods of time. If a post goes unanswered for a day or two, please introduce your artist at this point. By doing this you will ensure each user/artist has had an oppurtunity to be recognised.
3. Do not simply list Australian bands.
4. Please be willing to share a few uploads so we all get an idea of how each group sounds.
5. If you are not an Aussie, please don't hesitate to post up something on a good Aussie act. New Zealand artists are also welcome.
So, lets hope this works.
The Red Paintings
[url=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/G_Mac07/TheRedPaintingsLiveatSkinnys28-05-0501.jpg]The Band[/url]:
Guitar and Lead Vocals - Trash McSweeney
Bass - Jasmine Ebeling
Drums - Leigh Doolan
Violin and Backing Vocals - Ella Stancombe
Wayne Jennings - Chello
The Red Paintings are a 5 piece group who have described their own sound as "Orchestrated Sci-fi Art rock", and I couldn't find a better way to describe them myself. Hailing from Brisbane, they have just release a 7 track EP entitled Walls, and a set to be making their way around the country. If you get the chance, I suggest you go and see them. I saw a free gig they did and it was great, which has left me imagining how amazing one of their actual gigs must be (They apparently have quite an interesting stage show, proving they are artists both musically and visually).
Discography:
Angel Flummox [EP] - Released 1999
Reality [Ahead of Schedule] [EP] - Released 2000
Cinema Love LP - Released 2002
Rain [Single] - Released 2004
Your Tears Are Warning Signs - Released 2004
Walls [EP] - Released 2005
Of all their releases, I myself only have
Your Tears Are Warning Signs, which is really quite good. It's an acoustic album released with only 3 band members appearing (no Drummer or Bassist). It's different, but great at the same time. To state the obvious, it makes the Strings a lot more prominent, which reflects the mood of the music very well. From what I've heard of the other albums (they all have something available to download on the official website), everything seems to have a similiar sound. Don't be put off by that statement, although the songs are similiar, they do not become stale. I'll stop rambling now so you can give this group a listen
http://www.theredpaintings.com
Uploads from Your Tears Are Warning Signs
[url=http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=19I1N84EIUGWT3QYLKCP98XSNR]The Red Paintings - The Revolution Is Never Coming[/url]
[url=http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2ASO2VSLD9HT53L3UHEAHV1LSR]The Red Paintings - The Fall of Rome[/url]
[url=http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0WPS2YJ070HWC05RQA3I4LB4YW]The Red Paintings - Dead Children[/url]
[url=http://s14.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=30SQUBSQQHPWT38Z72INAIEOEI]The Red Paintings - Rain[/url]
[url=http://www.theredpaintings.com/v2/mp3s.htm]Tracks from Other Releases[/url]
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