McKisko is the name used by Australian singer-songwriter Helen Franzmann. Her first album, 'Glorio' was released in 2009 to national acclaim. She received the Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship for song writing in 2009. She has played with jose gonzales, bon iver, tom cooney and juana molina.
Adelaide trio The Afterparty formed in early 2009 with the collaboration between Brad Gilbertson (In Fiction), Lachlan Higgs and Lee Norman (formally of the digital music production group, The Metronicle). The Afterparty incorporate atmospheric soundscapes and a minimalist approach with hard hitting rock choruses to tell short stories about the complications and ironies of life as a human being.
Branch Arterial exploded onto the scene with their debut EP "Voices Unknown", bringing with them an intense and breathtaking live show. Having formed in 2009, they have created a unique sonic take on modern Australian progressive rock, and have cemented their place in the Melbourne live scene. With their powerful and mature sound, and aspirations to spread their music abroad, the local scene will be unlikely to hold these very ambitious musicians down.
Bright Yellow is a band from the Central Coast of NSW. The original lineup of the band was:
Chris Surgey - guitar/vocals
Toby Ryan - drums
Jeff Theys - bass The current lineup is:
Chris Surgey - Guitar/Vocals
Taylor Molnar - Bass/Vocals
Scott Simington - Drums They released their debut EP, "Love's Not A Comfort", in 2006. The "Clean" EP was released in 2009.
Motley is a rapper from Manchester, UK. He released his debut album, Separated At Birth, with Hash Browne in 2007. Hairy Nandies (EP) in 2008, Burches Know mixtape in 2009, and a new album to be released in 2011. He also features on Party at My Place (feat. Motley) by Bliss N Eso.
Formed in late 2008, Aronora has created a unique, uncategorized sound, fusing heavy progressive ideas with an ambient soundscape. Following the release of two separate home recorded demos in early 2009, the band emerged on the Melbourne live music scene captivating strong audiences at venues including The Pony, The Tote & The Espy. With the release of their debut self-titled EP in June 2009, an ever-growing fan base and a strong dedication to exploring new musical concepts, Aronora has become a must-see act making a strong impression on the prog rock scene.
DJ Flagrant is from Melbourne, Victoria.
There is more than one band named A Murder of Crows: 1. A fledgling hardcore/d-beat outfit from the south west of england. Formed early 2009, they have already cut their first ep (self-titled) and are planning a european tour early next year. Featuring members of Jesus Bruiser, Belladonna and Anti-pack. 2. A musical project of Elliott Smith (billed as Elliott Stillwater-Rotter) and Garrick Duckler. Duckler and Smith had previously played together in Stranger Than Fiction, Smith's high school band, which released three limited-edition cassettes.