False Start (band)
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False Start are a Powerpop / Rock / Gothic band from Auckland, New Zealand that formed in the winter of 2005. They are currently signed to Deadboy Records/Universal.
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[edit] History
False Start released their first single "Don’t Walk Away" from the EP titled Goodbye Summer EP and a mini album entitled Adore Tu Ser..... There is also a four track acoustic mini album titled Tealight For Burma.
Since forming their band, False Start have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts such as Fall Out Boy, Good Charlotte, Story of the Year, Funeral for a Friend, Aiden, Rise Against, The Used and many more. They have also toured extensively through out New Zealand and Australia.
False Start played at the Auckland Big Day Out 2008 on the Local Produce Stage.
False Start also did a cover of 4ever by The Veronicas
[edit] Early days
In June 2005, False Start won the Henderson regional heat of Battle of the Bands going on to claim first equal in the Primal final, out of over a hundred Auckland bands. Adding to their early success False Start’s Goodbye Summer EP sold out on the first night of sales, their record debuting at #3 on the Real Groovy National chart. Shortly after False Start signed to Deadboy Records with distribution/backing from Universal Music NZ.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio Albums
- Adore Tu Ser....
- Through The Looking Glass
[edit] Eps
- Goodbye Summer EP
- Beginnings...
[edit] Other Albums
- Tealight For Burma
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Album | Country | Charted | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | "This Is My Life (And You're The Worst Of Actors)" | Adore Tu Ser | NZ | 21 | - |
[edit] Band Members
- Andrew Morrison – Vocals
- David Wong - Guitar
- Vaughn Phillips - Guitar
- Ashley Wills - Bass
- Nikolai Santamaria - (temp.) Drums
[edit] Former Members
- Kevin Roberts - Drums
- Jim Marshall - Guitar
