This is the most confusing thing I’ve ever seen/heard of. What’s going on? The only way I can find that Vanessa Amorosi and Hoobastank connect is that they’re both equally rock bottom.

Plus the song is wack. It’s like Enrique Iglesias/Evanesence/Kelly Clarkson. Really really weird.

In other news, we played a show at the Worker’s Club last night and it was great. It’s an awesome new venue so check it out.

Much love,

Josh.

There is a band in Southern California that play “Power Pop” called “Sky Harbor”.

No problems… or so i thought… until I came across THIS!!!

Now… Just a coincidence? Not on my watch – Josh built this font with his bare mouse in 2007.

Feel free to direct all flaming to myspace.com/askyharbor

Have a good day

Frank x

We’ve taken it upon ourselves to enter a hibernation of sorts. We’ve played a lot of shows since coming to Melbourne, a lot of which were not-so-good shows. So we’ve decided to be a little more picky.

Plus, we’re hard at work trying to write our Wonderwall. We wrote a new song last night, which makes three mostly finished newies, plus one troublesome one that just won’t yield.

Ooh, also, we’re going into the studio in about four weeks, to record two new songs which we’ll probably release as some sort of single. If you’ve caught us at a show recently you’ll know the songs I’m talking about.

We’ll come out and play soon, we promise.

Edit: Someone pointed out that there’s another flash of us at 2:39.

MySpace at the MTV Awards

Josh and Frank went along to help out with Deja’s Adelaide EP launch. Matt went for the party.

We are working to line up 3 consecutive Victorian shows in early April. Just a few days after Hills are Alive.
One is in Bendigo and there’s one in Geelong. More details as we organize them.

Earlier today I found myself reading bits and pieces of this blog.
It’s strange that someone who has performed music for over 50 years on the other side of the world finds something to post about every few days.

Not that music isn’t interesting, more so that his subject matter still revolves around the same kinks in the industry that are familiar to musicians with but a fraction of his experience.

I suppose that means things aren’t likely to change soon for anyone, anywhere. Except for Beyonce, (see below) she can do anything.

We’re playing Deja Entendu‘s EP Launch, as you may have already noticed from the flyer above.

Revolver isn’t exactly in the middle of the city, but it’s a good venue so it’s worth the trek! It’s on Chapel street for those who don’t know.

Hopefully see you there

Josh

Frankie xx

Anyone who knows any of us personally will know that we unashamedly enjoy pop at its worst. I think of it as a blessing.

The latest Beyonce song is not pop at its worst though. After a bit of Wikipediaing I found out it was written and produced by the same three guys that wrote and produced Rhianna’s “Umbrella”.

This song is awesome from all sides. The off-kilter vocals do my head in, but a pre-teen girl wouldn’t even notice. The menacing bass notes in the chorus (??) underneath what appeared to be a happy little ditty only a few seconds before, are inspired genius.

It’s a challenging song and a number one single in the US and UK. Which makes me ask the question, why can’t Australia produce pop that’s mildly interesting? Why do we have to always look overseas? Check out the number one singles of 2008. We’ve had no Australian artists with a number one this year so that makes the last artist…. Wes Carr. For one week. An Australian Idol.

Let’s keep looking… oh, right. Gabriella Cilmi. And she’s signed to a UK label.

I’m not sure what my point is here. I guess it’s that Beyonce’s song shows that you can be innovative and listeners won’t mind being challenged. The commerical music industry in Australia is unfortunately dominated by guys who were in bands in the 80s and who don’t take risks. A little bird told me Sony is currently putting their efforts into finding the Australian Kings of Leon. Ugh vomit.

That’s all for now.

Josh.

Both are with Deja Entendu, and one is with Krissy Sparkles. The first is February 7th – this Saturday, the second is March 5th.

There’s way more details Here and I’ll upload some fliers later tonight or tomorrow for added eye-candy