48May
| 48May | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Genres |
Pop rock Pop punk |
| Years active | 2004–2008 |
| Past members | Jarod Brown (2004-2007) |
48May is a New Zealand pop rock group. The band consists of Jon Austin (vocals, guitar), CaptainHook (guitar, vocals), Stan Bicknell (drums, vocals) and Shannon Brown (bass, vocals). Hook and Jon went to Hamilton Boys' High School together, where Jon was head boy, while Stowers in the year above, was the lead singer in the band The Grinners (née Lyon), while Shannon Brown is well known on the New Zealand music circuit for his roles in bands such as Tadpole.
The name "48May" came from their residence during university; at 48 May Street in Hamilton. They have achieved success within New Zealand including a place on the New Zealand leg of the 2005 Big Day Out and Edgefest05 tour, their first record (The Mad Love) going Gold in NZ, and their second record (Streetlights and Shadows) being released in Japan by Triple Vision followed by 48May touring through Japan with Four Year Strong and Every Avenue in support of the release. They have also performed as support act for Alien Ant Farm, Simple Plan, Panic! at the Disco, and Steriogram, among others.
48May have since split due to all members going their separate ways. Jon is now working in advertising in Sydney, married with a Son, CaptainHook is Head Engineer at York Street Studio in Auckland, Stan is living in Melbourne, and Shannon is working the covers circuit from Hamilton.
Band members
- Jon Austin aka Jonathan Austin Ho (vocals, guitar)
- CaptainHook aka Jody Stowers (guitar, vocals)
- Shannon Brown aka Adam Shannon Brown (bass, vocals)
- Stan Bicknell aka Daniel Bicknell (drums, vocals)
Past members
- Jarod Brown aka Daniel Jarod Brown (vocals, drums)
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[1] | ||||
| 2004 | The Mad Love |
|
19 |
|
| 2007 | Streetlights and Shadows |
|
39 | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[1] | |||
| 2005 | "Fightback" | — | The Mad Love |
| "Come Back Down" | — | ||
| "Leather and Tattoos" | 14 | ||
| "Home By 2" | 11 | ||
| 2006 | "Into the Sun" | — | |
| "Things That Fall Apart" feat. Kid Deft from Fast Crew |
— | ||
| "Nervous Wreck" | 21 | Streetlights and Shadows | |
| 2007 | "Big Shock" | 14 | |
| "The End" | — | ||
| "Car Crash Weather" | — | ||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Awards
Juice TV Music Awards
- Best Indie Video ("Fightback") 2003
- Song of the Year ("Home by 2"): 2005
- ZM People's Choice Video ("Come Back Down") 2004
- Telecom Top Video ("Car Crash Weather") 2008
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "48MAY IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". Charts.org.nz. Retrieved 17 November 2013.