Kisschasy
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genre(s) | Alternative rock Pop punk |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Label(s) | Below Par Records EMI |
| Website | Official website |
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| Darren Cordeux Joel Vanderuit Sean Thomas Karl Ammitzboll |
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Kisschasy is a punk rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2002, since forming their line-up has consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll. The band has released two ARIA gold certified studio albums, two EP's, a documentary DVD and a compilation album in their 6 year career, selling in excess of 90,000 records[1].
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[edit] Formation
Kisschasy was formed in 2002. Three of the four members of the band grew up in the small country town of Balnarring in the Mornington Peninsula. Darren Cordeux, the lead singer and guitarist, grew up in Cranbourne in Melbourne, Victoria. He turned 23 in February 2008. He is a vegan and the youth ambassador for Animals Australia.[2]. he recently broke up with his girlfrined tahlia. Cordeux left school early in order to pursue his music career. One of the reasons for this was because the school he went to did not offer music as a subject. During this time he wrote songs on his guitar and toured around the country with his parents. He has played in numerous bands switching between vocals, keyboards, guitar and drums; before he got his big break in Kisschasy. Joel Vanderuit bassist, Sean Thomas guitarist and Karl Ammitzboll drummer played in a local band called Tenpin, who achieved a little local success. The formation of Kisschasy happened when Cordeux's band met Joel's, Karl's and Sean's band Tenpin at the Art House in Melbourne and they met on the Warped Tour in May 2002. A few months later Joel called Darren and said he wanted to form a band because he liked Darren's voice.
[edit] First releases/United Paper People (2004-2005)
The band released two EPs on indie label Below Par Records. The band's debut singles were "Darkside" and "Reminder", taken from their two EP's Darkside/Stay Awake and Cara Sposa.
Kisschasy's debut album United Paper People was recorded and produced by Phillip McKellar (Silverchair, Grinspoon) in Sydney during February 2005. The band then flew to Seattle in March of the same year to mix United Paper People with Barrett Jones of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
The first single from the album was "Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's", which gained heavy rotation on both commercial and alternative radio. The band also received a "Best breakthrough artist-single" for "Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's", as well as Channel V Oz Artist of the Year and ARIA nominations.[3] Kisschasy were also nominated for the "Spankin' New Aussie Artist" award at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006. The singles that followed from the album were "Face Without a Name", "This Bed" and "The Shake". United Paper People has recently gone gold in Australia, selling in excess of 40,000 copies.[4]
[edit] Hymns for the Nonbeliever (2006-2007)
In November/December of 2006, Kisschasy went into pre-production for their follow up to United Paper People, titled Hymns for the Nonbeliever. They recruited UK producer Chris Sheldon, who had previously worked with acts such as the Pixies, Radiohead, Anthrax and Foo Fighters, to produce, engineer, and mix. The album was recorded at "The Grove" studios in the Central Coast of NSW and "Rockinghorse" studios just outside of Byron Bay throughout the months of December/January. The album was mastered by Howie Weinberg in New York City, except for the first two singles ("Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night" and "Spray on Pants"), which were mixed by Jerry Finn. Hymns for the Nonbeliever was released on Saturday 21st July, 2007. The album features a louder, more rock-orientated sound than their previous album. Hymns for the Nonbeliever has recently gone gold in Australia. The third single off the album was announced to be "Strings and Drums".
[edit] Too B or Not Too B (2008-present)
On May 10, 2008, Kisschasy released a 16 track compilation album, titled: Too B or Not Too B. The album includes never before heard songs, all of their b-sides and a bonus DVD of all their music videos from United Paper People and Hymns for the Nonbeliever. It was released through Below Par Records.[1]
[edit] Touring and International Profile
In Australia, the band has played alongside several Australian and international acts including Brand New, The Dandy Warhols, Panic at the Disco, The Living End, Simple Plan, Shihad, Good Charlotte, Silverchair, Horsell Common, After The Fall, Gyroscope, The Hot Lies, Something With Numbers, Expatriate, and Powderfinger. They have also played numerous festivals, including the mainstage at Sydney's prestigious Homebake Festival and the South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas where the band circulated a lot of major label interest. The band have played sold out shows in Japan where their album United Paper People is available through Pyropit Records and have played to packed crowds across the USA in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Seattle and San Diego. As a result, Richard Reines of American label Drive Thru Records asked Kisschasy to appear on Listen to Bob Dylan: A Tribute where they covered the Dylan song "She Belongs To Me". In late May/early June 2008, Kisschasy are departing on their 'Bones And Skin' tour around Australia with The Getaway Plan and The Donnas. This will be their last Australian tour until they return from International tours.
[edit] Personnel
Kisschasy currently consists of four members: lyricist and vocalist Darren Cordeux, bass guitarist Joel Vanderuit, lead guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll. This has remained the lineup of the band since formation in 2002.
The band has collaborated with producer Phil McKellar on two of their EPs and their debut album. Their second album Hymns for the Nonbeliever saw them change to Chris Sheldon for production.
Kisschasy have been with record label Below Par Records since their first release.
[edit] Discography
Studio albums
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Kisschasy. Too B or Not too B. Musichead.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-05-14.
- ^ Darren's savebabe profile Animals Australia, the organisation that Darren is the youth ambassador of
- ^ ARIA Awards 2007 : History: Winners by Year
- ^ Please wait
- ^ http://www.fist2face.com.au/product.cfm?product_id=4010&PageNo=1&sort_seller_id=0&sort_cat_id=0&criteria=all&keywords=kisschasy
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