The John Steel Singers
| The John Steel Singers |
| Origin |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Years active |
2007–present |
| Labels |
Levity, Dew Process |
| Associated acts |
Little Scout, Robert Forster |
| Members |
Scott Bromiley (vocals, guitar, keyboards, trumpet)
Tim Morrissey (vocals, guitar, keyboards)
Ross Chandler (drums)
Pete Bernoth (vocals, keyboards, trombone)
Damien Hammond (bass)
Luke McDonald (vocals,keys,guitar) |
| Past members |
Conan Thorogood (bass)
Pat McDermott (bass)
Dion J Forde (bass)
|
The John Steel Singers are a six piece band from Brisbane, Australia,[1] named after a toy horse that band member Tim Morrissey named John Steel.[2] They were formed in 2007 when Morrissey and Scott Bromiley decided to start making music together and were soon joined by Ross Chandler, Pete Bernoth, Pat McDermott and Luke McDonald.[3] The band released an EP and a mini album independently before signing with Levi Jeans's record label Levity and releasing another EP, In Colour.[4] The band has had multiple tracks on rotation on Triple J,[5][6][7][8] won an Triple J Unearthed competition[5] and became the Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2008.[9] The band's song 'Overpass' placed 52nd in the 2010 Hottest 100 [1]
Discography
- The John Steel Singers EP (2007)
- The Beagle and the Dove mini LP (2008)
- In Colour EP (2008) – Levity
- "Masochist" (2009)
- Tangalooma debut album (2010) – Dew Process #67 AUS[10]
References
- ^ Mengel, Noel (5 November 2009), "Putting some steel into pop", The Courier Mail: 42
- ^ Rullo, Jasmyn (18 October 2009), "Riding high with a steely resolve", Sunday Herald Sun: 9
- ^ "Steely", Canberra Times: 2, 22 October 2009
- ^ Mengel, Noel (8 November 2008), "JSS' chaotic grand plan", The Courier Mail: 14
- ^ a b Irwin, Julia (5 November 2008), "The singers with sting", Northcote Leader: 14
- ^ "Levity releases chart topping John Steel Singers". Fuel TV. 20 November 2008. http://www.foxsports.com.au/fueltv/story/0,27703,24680732-5017627,00.html. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ^ "Fans and fame for indie band", Byron Shire News: 40, 19 June 2008
- ^ "Pain that feels so good", Hobart Mercury: 37, 22 October 2009
- ^ "Things keep getting bigger for the John Steel Singers", Sunday Telegraph: 127, 11 January 2009
- ^ "Chartifacts - Week Commencing: 15th November 2010". Australian Recording Industry Association. November 15, 2010. Archived from the original on November 16, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5uHCd3PXm. Retrieved November 16, 2010.