Goodshirt

Goodshirt
Background information
Origin Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand
Genres Rock
Pop
Labels CEMENT Records
Website http://www.facebook.com/goodshirt

Goodshirt are an innovative Alternative/pop/rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. Its members are Gareth Thomas, brothers Murray and Rodney Fisher and drummer Mike Beehre.

Contents

History

Goodshirt first came to prominence in 2000 with the independent release "Green". After a string of further singles, the band's debut album Good was released in August 2001. All Goodshirt tracks are self-produced.

A few more singles were released off the album (through their own label 'Cement' - licensed to EMI New Zealand). One of these, "Sophie", reached No.1 on the NZ singles chart in 2002. Following this success the album was released in Australia, Canada and Japan.

A second album, Fiji Baby, was released at the beginning of 2004. Its notable singles include "Fiji Baby", "Buck It Up" and "Lucy".

Goodshirt have been on hiatus since 2005, but are now actively working on new material for release in early 2012, kicking things off with a gig on 22nd of Dec 2011 at the legendary Kings Arms in Auckland, and also supporting Hall and Oates and Icehouse in January 2012.

Videos

Goodshirt are known for their original music videos. Many were directed by Joe Lonie (of 1990's pop-funk band Supergroove), Which were notably shot in a single take..

Discography

Albums
Date of Release Title Certification
July 2001 Good Platinum
February 2004 Fiji Baby Gold
EPs
2002 E.G.(Australia release only) -

Singles

Year Single Album Charted Certification
"Place To Be" Good 22 (NZ) -
"Sophie" 1 (NZ) -
"Green" 12 (NZ) -
"Monotone" 31 (NZ) -
"Blowing Dirt" 13 (NZ) -
"Buck It Up" Fiji Baby 2 (NZ) -
"Fiji Baby" 1 (NZ) -

Featured appearances

Since its inception Goodshirt has appeared on many compilations and soundtracks in both New Zealand and Australia.