| Buchanan | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
| Labels | Independent, Inertia |
| Website | www.buchananband.com |
| Members | |
| Josh Simons Jon Bara Miles de Carteret Dan Barwick |
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Buchanan are an alternative rock band formed in late 2009 after a jam session in Mount Martha, Australia between lead vocalist Josh Simons and lead guitarist Jon Bara.[1] Bassist Miles de Carteret and drummer Dan Barwick joined shortly after. The band are currently promoting their first release through Inertia Records.[2]
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Buchanan began as a collection of demos recorded independently by Josh Simons and Jon Bara for various other projects. After a writing trip to England in 2009, Josh Simons asked Jon Bara to expand on a sound he was developing with producer Tim Cross (former Mike Oldfield collaborator) and the two would soon release The Safety Beach EP.
The band recorded their debut record The Safety Beach EP in April 2010. It was released on iTunes in May 2010. The band were shortly after invited to play acoustic showcases for several record labels. Deciding to steel themselves and avoid hasty commitment, the band headed back to the studio to develop more material and record the follow-up.[1]
Triple J’s Caroline Tran debuted "Mr Keeperman" on Australian national radio on 19 September 2010.[3] The band would go on to be featured on the Triple J Unearthed page and podcast.[4] On 11 October 2010 the band played a secret show at the Espy with Gabriella Cilmi's band.
In late 2010, the band released a single called "Teachers" independently via TuneCore. The single was a Triple J hit, immediately added to high rotation and gained a five out of five star rating from Richard Kingsmill[5] and multiple additions to The Hype Machine.
In early 2011, the band played their first full electric shows in Sydney and Melbourne, playing to sold out venues with the likes of Gypsy and the Cat, Kimbra, Georgia Fair and Alpine.[6] In February 2011 the band won the Triple J Unearthed competition and were invited to play the esteemed Laneway festival in Melbourne, playing alongside Foals, Two Door Cinema Club and Cut Copy.[7]
On 29 April 2011 the band released their first mass-produced record, No Photo - EP, holding residency throughout the month of release at Northcote Social Club as well as supporting Tim & Jean to promote the release.[2][8][9]
In June 2011, Buchanan embarked on their first natioanl tour, playing shows in Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne including supports with Jinja Safari, Trial Kennedy and Papa Vs Pretty.[10][11] In support of the tour, the band appeared live on Triple J, Sea FM, Star FM, Joy FM, Channel 31 and on BalconyTV to perform acoustically.[12][13][14]