ME (band)

ME are an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in 2008 composed of Luke Ferris (lead vocals, piano and guitarist), Joshua Murphy (guitar, vocals), Michael Godde (bass, backing vocals) and Spike Rogers (drums, programming). In 2010 they signed with UK independent record label Lizard King Records[1][2] and moved to the UK to record their debut album.

After supporting Twin Atlantic, King Charles, Evanescence, Kasabian and Panic! at the Disco, the band released debut mini-album "Another Story High" early 2012 and full-length album "Even the Odd Ones Out" in 2013. Both these releases were recorded by Simon ‘Barny’ Barnicott.[3]

The band cite numerous and wide ranging influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Mars Volta, Muse, Radiohead, The Beatles, Rachmaninoff, Philip Glass and American composer Danny Elfman. The band are also influenced by theatrical performance and their live shows often feature additional on stage musicians such as drum troupes, violinists, vocal choirs, orchestras, dancers and other guest performers. The band’s name was originally written as [Me] but a decision was made to remove the square brackets and is now most commonly written as ME. The band name itself has led to press articles referring to the band as ‘The Ungoogleables'.[4]

Biography

Members

   Luke Ferris (vocals, guitar, piano)
  Joshua Murphy (guitar, vocals)
  Michael Godde (bass, backing vocals)
   Spike Rogers (drums)

Past members: Damian Tapley (lead guitar 2008- 2013).

Tours and appearances

In Australia the band supported Dead Letter Circus on an Australian tour in March and April 2011.[5][6] They played with Kimbra for her first full band show at Revolver and have also played with Husky and Redcoats.

In the UK and Ireland ME have toured with Kasabian,[7] Evanescence,[8][9] Death From Above 1979,[10] Panic! at the Disco,[11] Twin Atlantic, The Xcerts, King Charles, Arcane Roots and Motion City Soundtrack throughout 2011-2012[12] and have played numerous festivals including Secret Garden Party, The Great Escape, Camden Crawl and Y Not. In November 2012 ME headlined their first tour of the UK. In December of the same year they co-headlined a tour of Germany and Switzerland with New Zealand band I Am Giant.

After eighteen months based in the UK and touring Europe, ME returned to Australia as part of the Big Day Out festival in January 2013. This coincided with the Australian release of their highly anticipated debut album "Even the Odd Ones Out".

As of April 2013, ME have been based in Berlin, Germany, where they have been writing and recording their second album. In June 2013 they played at Southside and Hurricane Festivals. They also have been curating a monthly night of cultural expression in urban Berlin known as "Satisfactory Factory". This includes bands, DJs, live painters and drum troupes. In October 2014, ME embarked on their first Switzerland tour with alternative band Neckless. This was followed by the band's first trip to the US, playing as part of the CMJ Music Festival in New York City. Following this, the band played some shows in the Netherlands with Go Back to the Zoo.

Press

In the UK ME have received airplay on BBC Radio 1, Kerrang Radio, XFM London, XFM Manchester, Regional BBC Radio (Wales, Gloustershire, Leicestershire), NME Radio, Q Radio, Absolute and Cool FM. They have received coverage in ASOS Magazine in an article entitled 'The Ungoogleables',[13] The Sunday Times, The Guardian, NME, Kerrang! Magazine, Total Guitar, Rhythm and Nylon Magazine. In France the band have been featured on TV show JJDA on channel IDF1. The band were featured on Swiss TV program "Joiz TV" in October 2014, where they played live acoustic versions of tracks "Sleepwalker" and "All Fall in a Line".

Discography

Albums

Even The Odd Ones Out (2013)

EPs

Naked (2010)

Like a Fox (August 2011)

Another Story High (March 2012)

Singles

Nip & Tuck Me In (2009–10)

Your Favourite Colour (2010)

Westward Backwards (2011)

Naked (2012)


From Even the Odd Ones Out:

Like a Fox / Rock and Roll Dandy (2012)

Vampire!! Vampire!! (2013)


Sleepwalker (2013)

Shoot/Day at the Zoo (2014)

Temple/Angels (2015)

References

  1. ↑ A&R Worldwide A&R Newsletter Vol. CCLXXIV, 15 November 2010.
  2. ↑ "a New York and London-based independent label". Lizard King Records. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  3. ↑ Al (2011-10-12). "Al's Music Rant: The UK Adventures of [ME]". Alsmusicrant.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  4. ↑ "ASOS - ASOS Magazine January 2012 - Powered By Publitas.com - Page 40 & 41 of 100". Epub02.publitas.com. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  5. ↑ "Dead Letter Circus at The Tivoli (Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland) on 25 Mar 2011 –". Last.fm. 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ "Kasabian — Nottingham — Capital FM Arena — 02 December 2011". Songkick. 2011-12-02. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  8. ↑ http://espyrock.com/reviews/gig-review-evanescence-o2-academy-glasgow-8th-november-2011
  9. ↑ Evanescence.com
  10. ↑ "Death From Above 1979 at Manchester Academy 1 (Manchester) on 6 Oct 2011 –". Last.fm. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  11. ↑ "Panic! At The Disco Tickets | Panic! At The Disco Tour Dates & Concerts". Livenation.co.uk. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  12. ↑ "Concert & Festival Tickets | Live Music Gig Guides". Newworldartists.net. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  13. ↑ "ASOS - ASOS Magazine January 2012 - Powered By Publitas.com - Page 40 & 41 of 100". Epub02.publitas.com. Retrieved 2013-09-24.

External links

Official website: www.metheband.com

Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/metheband

Official Twitter: www.twitter.com/meband

Official Search Engine: www.google.com