Stealing O'Neal

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Stealing O'Neal
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genre(s) Rock[1]
Pop rock[2]
Pop punk[3]
Years active 2005–present
Label(s) BNM Records (2008-present)
Taperjean Records (2007)
Website Official Website
Members
Chris Scott
Jack Tosi
Tim O'Keefe
Tom Fleming
Ryan D'Sylva

Stealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SON) is a pop rock band based in Australia. The band was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005, and comprises of vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tim O'Keefe, guitarist Tom Fleming and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well known Australian acts Something with Numbers, The Hot Lies and The Getaway Plan, as well as international acts New Found Glory, Boys Night Out and The Audition.[1]

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[edit] History

The band was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. Their first demos were self-released in 2006. The first release included "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based Independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut EP Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks.[1] The EP gained significant success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts at #4 and the Australian ARIA singles chart at #6.[1] The reissue nearly a year later peaked at #2 on the AIR charts.[1] Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day meets Placebo".[2]

Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop band Angelas Dish. The band's second EP was released on June 7, 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels, Faker and Kisschasy. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21.[1]

[edit] Personnel

  • Chris Scott - Vocals
  • Jack Tosi - Guitar/Vocals
  • Tim O'Keefe - Bass
  • Tom Fleming - Guitar
  • Ryan D'Sylva - Drums

[edit] Discography

Extended plays
  • 2007: Spin for Me
    1. "Bedroom Eyes"
    2. "Wait for Me, Tokyo"
    3. "Water"
    4. "Lullaby for the Loveless"
    5. "Bella"
  • 2008: Collidescope
    1. "Collide"
    2. "The Sandlot"
    3. "Anywhere But Here"
    4. "Chin Up Baby"
    5. "For Light, for Shade"
 Demos
  • 2006: Stealing O'Neal Demo Tracks
    1. "Who Said Being Rich Wasn't Easy?"
    2. "Saved By the Bell"
    3. "Arctic Dancefloor" (Arctic Monkeys cover)
    4. "The Rumour on the Note"

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Artist Profile: Stealing O'Neal. MP3.com.au. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  2. ^ a b Stealing O'Neal at Faster Louder. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.
  3. ^ tealing O'Neal. Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved on 2008-06-10.

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