Aussie Artists

G_Mac07 · 06-06-2005, 03:57 AM

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]

Past Spotlight Artists

1. The Red Paintings
2. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8171620&postcount=26]Cog[/url]
3. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8182339&postcount=34]The Berserker[/url]
4. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8205444&postcount=42]Snap To Zero[/url]
5. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8212614&postcount=46]Colditz Glider[/url]
6. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8214128&postcount=47]The Butterfly Effect[/url]
7. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8218092&postcount=54]Hobb's Angel Of Death[/url]
8. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8241740&postcount=61]Gus & Frank[/url]
9. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8250642&postcount=62]Japunga[/url]
10. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8255378&postcount=67]Fall Of Reason[/url]
11. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8279046&postcount=71]Melodyssey[/url]
12. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8291077&postcount=76]8 Foot Sativa[/url]
13. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8916365&postcount=77]Skyhooks[/url]
14. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8923577&postcount=85]The Living End[/url]
15. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8924826&postcount=88]The Myriad[/url]
16. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8936371&postcount=89]Karnivool[/url]
17. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8970750&postcount=90]Dungeon[/url]
18. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9004571&postcount=102]The John Butler Trio[/url]
19. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9100229&postcount=119]Deströyer 666[/url]
20. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9131536&postcount=124]Wolfmother[/url]
21. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9161829&postcount=129]Powderfinger[/url]
22. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9188567&postcount=137]Vanishing Point[/url]
23. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9219725&postcount=149]Windchase[/url]
24. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9326909&postcount=169]Five Star Prison Cell[/url]
25. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9511121&postcount=190]Sunk Loto[/url]
26. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9886666&postcount=207]Headkase[/url]

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Apocalyptic Raids · 06-06-2005, 04:41 AM

Cool thread idea, I might do one a little later.

StreetlightRock · 06-06-2005, 05:08 AM

I'm hella busy ATM, but mabye tomorrow ill do something on the John Butler Trio or the Screaming Jets.

DVG.

G_Mac07 · 06-06-2005, 05:08 AM

That would be great. Hopefully thats how this thread will turn out, and therefore we will all benefit from it. Did you give The Red Paintings a listen? Thoughts?

Please be aware of the 2nd guideline, or else I believe this will just become another thread where various band names are posted. We can do better than that.

/calls dibs on Cog for the future

gaslight · 06-06-2005, 05:42 AM

This is a very good idea, I would like to help out in it, but I don't know how much time I will get to write up detailed accounts of the artists I like.

I'll try though

.

stoned_rat · 06-06-2005, 05:58 AM

shotgun/dibs for sunk loto
....when i get around to it

stoned_rat · 06-06-2005, 05:59 AM

....waits for someone to dib acdc

G_Mac07 · 06-06-2005, 06:03 AM

Please use the edit button. And please don't post just to call dibs. The point of this thread is to post your article when there is a slow period in the thread (at least a day or two where the previous post goes unanswered), and then let people discover and discuss.

Is anyone bothering to give The Red Paintings a listen? I'm yet to hear anyone who's heard them say they don't like them.

blueyxd · 06-06-2005, 06:05 AM

I might revioew my old mates Melodyssey some time

Ulysses · 06-06-2005, 06:19 AM

This thread comes at a great time, I just bought a book for $10 called "The Who's Who of Australian Rock Music", its pretty comprehensive aswell encompassing information about death metal bands such as Astriaal , underground rock and avant-garde bands and just general rock groups, most of which I have never even heard of.

Trooper · 06-06-2005, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoned_rat

....waits for someone to dib acdc

AC/DC are only partially Australian. Angus and Malcolm are Scottish (born in Glasgow I think). And we all know we think of Angus when we think AC/DC.

mick7 · 06-06-2005, 07:06 AM

^^^I'm Australian and go every weekend to see the awesome live/local scene and I can tell you a few bands worth going to check out.

- Spiderbait
- Frenzal Rhomb
- Dallas Crane
- Blood Duster
- Superjesus
- Silverchair (you should know them)
also try Tommy Emmanuel an awesome Aussie guitarist that blows the mind!

Hope that helps!

Hevy Tred · 06-06-2005, 07:10 AM

SilverChair... but they suck

mick7 · 06-06-2005, 07:20 AM

Silverchair are awesome mate, I saw them at the Big Day Out and was absolutely blown away!

Try:

- Israels son
- Blind
- Madman and
- The Door

G_Mac07 · 06-06-2005, 07:21 AM

Please read the first post!! I don't want random band names thrown into this thread.

Apocalyptic Raids · 06-06-2005, 08:08 AM

Silverchair came from my highschool

3rdplanet · 06-06-2005, 08:30 AM

The Red Paintings are fantastic from what I leeched from a Forced Listening thread and got from their website, thanks for these uploads.

I could try and do a Crowded House post but I bet everyone already knows them.

/hopes this post isn't against the rules

G_Mac07 · 06-06-2005, 08:37 AM

No 3rdplanet thats pretty much what I'm looking for. At least you mentioned the current band, and it's good to see you like them. I haven't been able to stop listening to them for the last couple of weeks, and their lyrics are really growing on me lately. Are you in Australia?

Chu · 06-06-2005, 09:38 AM

I could prolly do a review of Xavier Rudd if you like?
If you are Australian, and don't know who he is, check him out.

blueyxd · 06-06-2005, 09:51 AM

The Red Paintings are nice people, the singer is so easy to talk to. I've seen them 4 times this year and... it seems they've become a bit of a talking point round these parts.

G_Mac's enthusiasm towards them here, with good responses. Plus three 10/10's in a row in Forced Listenings of a song of theirs... now that's a good sign.

06-06-2005, 03:57 AM	#1
G_Mac07 Victory or Valhalla Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Isa, Australia Posts: 7,104	Aussie Artists 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] Past Spotlight Artists 1. The Red Paintings 2. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8171620&postcount=26]Cog[/url] 3. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8182339&postcount=34]The Berserker[/url] 4. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8205444&postcount=42]Snap To Zero[/url] 5. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8212614&postcount=46]Colditz Glider[/url] 6. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8214128&postcount=47]The Butterfly Effect[/url] 7. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8218092&postcount=54]Hobb's Angel Of Death[/url] 8. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8241740&postcount=61]Gus & Frank[/url] 9. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8250642&postcount=62]Japunga[/url] 10. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8255378&postcount=67]Fall Of Reason[/url] 11. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8279046&postcount=71]Melodyssey[/url] 12. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8291077&postcount=76]8 Foot Sativa[/url] 13. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8916365&postcount=77]Skyhooks[/url] 14. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8923577&postcount=85]The Living End[/url] 15. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8924826&postcount=88]The Myriad[/url] 16. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8936371&postcount=89]Karnivool[/url] 17. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8970750&postcount=90]Dungeon[/url] 18. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9004571&postcount=102]The John Butler Trio[/url] 19. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9100229&postcount=119]Deströyer 666[/url] 20. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9131536&postcount=124]Wolfmother[/url] 21. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9161829&postcount=129]Powderfinger[/url] 22. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9188567&postcount=137]Vanishing Point[/url] 23. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9219725&postcount=149]Windchase[/url] 24. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9326909&postcount=169]Five Star Prison Cell[/url] 25. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9511121&postcount=190]Sunk Loto[/url] 26. [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9886666&postcount=207]Headkase[/url] Useful Links [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398009]Gig Guide: November '05[/url] [url=http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408761]Gig Guide: December '05[/url] [url=http://www.brismetal.com/]Brismetal.com - The Brisbane Heavy Metal Scene[/url] Last edited by G_Mac07; 11-12-2005 at 07:40 AM.

06-06-2005, 04:41 AM	#2
Apocalyptic Raids on some olympic **** Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,104	Cool thread idea, I might do one a little later.
	Digging: Dirty Three - Horse Stories

06-06-2005, 05:08 AM	#3
StreetlightRock MuzikMuzikMuzikMuzik Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,760	I'm hella busy ATM, but mabye tomorrow ill do something on the John Butler Trio or the Screaming Jets. DVG.
	Digging: Gaza - He Is Never Coming Back

06-06-2005, 08:08 AM	#16
Apocalyptic Raids on some olympic **** Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 23,104	Silverchair came from my highschool
	Digging: Dirty Three - Horse Stories

06-06-2005, 05:42 AM	#5
gaslight Some place better Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 27,486	This is a very good idea, I would like to help out in it, but I don't know how much time I will get to write up detailed accounts of the artists I like. I'll try though .

06-06-2005, 05:58 AM	#6
stoned_rat ^^embarassing..... Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 239	shotgun/dibs for sunk loto ....when i get around to it

06-06-2005, 05:59 AM	#7
stoned_rat ^^embarassing..... Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 239	....waits for someone to dib acdc

06-06-2005, 06:03 AM	#8
G_Mac07 Victory or Valhalla Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Isa, Australia Posts: 7,104	Please use the edit button. And please don't post just to call dibs. The point of this thread is to post your article when there is a slow period in the thread (at least a day or two where the previous post goes unanswered), and then let people discover and discuss. Is anyone bothering to give The Red Paintings a listen? I'm yet to hear anyone who's heard them say they don't like them.

06-06-2005, 06:05 AM	#9
blueyxd dpidrugsandfraud Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: madcore Posts: 4,650	I might revioew my old mates Melodyssey some time

06-06-2005, 06:19 AM	#10
Ulysses Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Faroe Islands Posts: 1,208	This thread comes at a great time, I just bought a book for $10 called "The Who's Who of Australian Rock Music", its pretty comprehensive aswell encompassing information about death metal bands such as Astriaal , underground rock and avant-garde bands and just general rock groups, most of which I have never even heard of.

06-06-2005, 07:06 AM	#12
mick7 Call me Rayjay. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 973	^^^I'm Australian and go every weekend to see the awesome live/local scene and I can tell you a few bands worth going to check out. - Spiderbait - Frenzal Rhomb - Dallas Crane - Blood Duster - Superjesus - Silverchair (you should know them) also try Tommy Emmanuel an awesome Aussie guitarist that blows the mind! Hope that helps!

06-06-2005, 07:10 AM	#13
Hevy Tred You want a smack? Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,046	SilverChair... but they suck

06-06-2005, 07:20 AM	#14
mick7 Call me Rayjay. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 973	Silverchair are awesome mate, I saw them at the Big Day Out and was absolutely blown away! Try: - Israels son - Blind - Madman and - The Door

06-06-2005, 07:21 AM	#15
G_Mac07 Victory or Valhalla Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Isa, Australia Posts: 7,104	Please read the first post!! I don't want random band names thrown into this thread.

06-06-2005, 08:30 AM	#17
3rdplanet the-brights.net/ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: beard Posts: 3,389	The Red Paintings are fantastic from what I leeched from a Forced Listening thread and got from their website, thanks for these uploads. I could try and do a Crowded House post but I bet everyone already knows them. /hopes this post isn't against the rules

06-06-2005, 08:37 AM	#18
G_Mac07 Victory or Valhalla Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mt Isa, Australia Posts: 7,104	No 3rdplanet thats pretty much what I'm looking for. At least you mentioned the current band, and it's good to see you like them. I haven't been able to stop listening to them for the last couple of weeks, and their lyrics are really growing on me lately. Are you in Australia?

06-06-2005, 09:38 AM	#19
Chu Registered Programmer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 8,020	I could prolly do a review of Xavier Rudd if you like? If you are Australian, and don't know who he is, check him out.

06-06-2005, 09:51 AM	#20
blueyxd dpidrugsandfraud Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: madcore Posts: 4,650	The Red Paintings are nice people, the singer is so easy to talk to. I've seen them 4 times this year and... it seems they've become a bit of a talking point round these parts. G_Mac's enthusiasm towards them here, with good responses. Plus three 10/10's in a row in Forced Listenings of a song of theirs... now that's a good sign.