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 Tim Morrissey Ross Chandler Pete Bernoth Luke McDonald |
| Past members |
Dion J. Forde Damien Hammond Pat McDermott Conan Thorogood |
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's Jeans' 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 a 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.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
- The John Steel Singers (2007)
- The Beagle and the Dove mini LP (2008)
- In Colour (Levity, 2008)
- Masochist (2009)
- Midnight At The Plutonium (2016)
Band members
- Scott Bromiley – vocals, guitar, keyboards, trumpet, bass
- Tim Morrissey – vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Ross Chandler – drums
- Pete Bernoth – vocals, keyboards, trombone
- Luke McDonald – vocals, keyboards, guitar
Past members
- Dion J. Forde – bass
- Damien Hammond – bass
- Pat McDermott – bass
- Conan Thorogood – bass
References
- ↑ Mengel, Noel (5 November 2009), "Putting some steel into pop", The Courier Mail, p. 42
- ↑ Rullo, Jasmyn (18 October 2009), "Riding high with a steely resolve", Sunday Herald Sun, p. 9
- ↑ "Steely", Canberra Times, p. 2, 22 October 2009
- ↑ Mengel, Noel (8 November 2008), "JSS' chaotic grand plan", The Courier Mail, p. 14
- 1 2 Irwin, Julia (5 November 2008), "The singers with sting", Northcote Leader, p. 14
- ↑ "Levity releases chart topping John Steel Singers". Fuel TV. 20 November 2008. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ "Fans and fame for indie band", Byron Shire News, p. 40, 19 June 2008
- ↑ "Pain that feels so good", Hobart Mercury, p. 37, 22 October 2009
- ↑ "Things keep getting bigger for the John Steel Singers", Sunday Telegraph, p. 127, 11 January 2009
- ↑ "Hottest100". abc.net.au. 2010.
- ↑ "Chartifacts – Week Commencing: 15 November 2010". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 November 2010. Archived from the original on 16 November 2010. Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ↑ "The John Steel Singers deliver new single 'Everything's A Thread'". Dew-process.com. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
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