Rocketsmiths

Picture yourself in an old abandoned theme park. The rollercoaster is dilapidated, the merry go round a collection of twisted metal and cobwebs. The big top still stands, although... more

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Picture yourself in an old abandoned theme park. The rollercoaster is dilapidated, the merry go round a collection of twisted metal and cobwebs. The big top still stands, although shabby and dirty, in the middle of the park. Suddenly, the old tent lights up and strange music booms from the inside, cutting through the humid night air. A constant, throbbing beat grows faster as you run towards the thin streak of light shining from the entrance. The music seems to encompass everything around you; the decaying carnival, the deep night and the long grass brushing past your legs. There is no hint of danger as you burst through the tent flap and into the bright surrounds of the Big Top’s interior. Standing on a stage in front of you are five young men with cheeky grins and a sound like no other; they are The Rocketsmiths.

Brisbane’s The Rocketsmiths are one of the best up and coming bands in the Australian music scene at the moment and recent times have proven why. After releasing their second critically acclaimed EP, “Meet Horace and Clyde” in July 2007, the band have gone from strength to strength all over the country after a series of impressive tours, support slots and incredibly exciting and energetic headline shows. The past 18 months have seen them share the stage with the likes of We Are Scientists (USA), Presidents of The United States of America (USA), British India, The Whitlams, The Gin Club, The Boat People, Special Patrol, John Steel Singers, Yves Klein Blue and Cuthbert and The Night Walkers as well as being booked for both The Valley Fiesta and Festival Of The Sun playing alongside Gotye, Butterfingers, Bluejuice and Clare Bowditch.

Playing a style of music that has been dubbed everything from “Carnie Rock” to “Vaudevillian Indie Rock Popabilly”, The Rocketsmiths sound (and play) like no other band in the Australian music scene and their latest EP, which was released nationally through MGM in July last year, is just a taste of what this amazing band from Brisbane are capable of. With songs like the catchy and energetic Modern Life (which received good airplay on national youth broadcaster, Triple J), the frantic rockabilly-esque track, Worth It and the upbeat ballad, Some Time of Mine, this band showcase what is best about the Brisbane music scene right now; a unique, upbeat and exciting sound.

With bigger, better and more intricate new songs being written at a frantic pace by the band with a change in direction not foreseen by anyone including the boys themselves, the Australian music scene will be waiting with bated breath for The Rocketsmiths’ next EP, due to be recorded with a yet to be announced top Australian producer and set for release in mid 2008. This exciting and extremely unique band are certainly ones to watch with their style of music that is energetic yet restrained, quirky yet mature and hip yet totally uncool.

“The Rocketsmiths have produced an E.P. that is unique. Single Modern Life is probably the highlight. With a slightly Oz vocal delivery, it’s a quirky pop number with an almost punk edge. Upbeat guitars, a killer trumpet melody and plenty of “ba, ba, ba’s,” make this the obvious single.”
(Fasterlouder.com.au)

“There’s something really special about this track (Modern Life). I was pulled in at the very first verse and totally won over by the chorus. It’s old school lo-fi rock with a bouncy brit edge. Great sing-along melodies, a couple of nice stops, some bop ba bahs and rockin’ guitar riffs. The rest of The Rocketsmiths’ EP is good – but this is really great!!”
(Dan Buhagiar – Triple J)

“This second EP from local lads The Rocketsmiths portrays a band exuding a strong sense of confidence in their art. Jumping out of the gates with a bang with opening track and lead single ‘Modern Life’ and the rockabilly punch of ‘Worth It’, the quintet never look back, excitingly fusing rockabilly licks, swinging keys, and pop charm.
(Justin Grey – Timeoff)

“Fun, distorted vocals and pure pop… This is a tops song and one you want to sing along to.” (Zan Rowe, Triple J)

“Visually the boys are a testament to what a live band should be; their chemistry and energy are excellent… in terms of songs, single ‘Modern Life’ is excellent, but ‘A Good Example Of A Cliché Love Song’ is the money and provides a sing-along en masse.”
(Ben Preece – Timeoff)

“Their sweet pop-inspired-punk-meets-country sound had the 400-plus crowd having a good ol’ shin-freaking-dig… they sure do know how to command a crowd and form allegiances.”
(Rachel Surgeoner – Rave Magazine)

Band Members

The Rocketsmiths are,
, Dominic Miller on Vocals and Rhythm Guitar
, Luke Hefferan on Vocals and Keyboards
, Ianboy Apuli on Lead Guitar and Backing vocals
, Dan Michael on Bass
, Brenty Fitch on Drums

Band Influences

• Paul Kelly
• Supergrass
• The Whitlams
• Johnny Cash
• The Cat Empire
• Kings of Leon
• Madness
• The Zutons
• Augie March
• Bob Dylan
• The Beatles
• John Lennon
• Paul Mc Cartney
• Paul Simon
• Frenzal Rhomb
• Unwritten Law
• NoFX
• Eskimo Joe
• Jebediah
• Ryan Adams
• Death Cab for Cutie
• System of a Down
• Against Me!
• Mess Hall
• The Grates
• Bernard Fanning
• Leonard Cohen
• Tom Waits
• Franz Ferdinand
• The Strokes
• The Living End
• Frank Sinatra
• Wolfmother
• Nirvana
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Sleepy Jackson
• Postal Service
• Queens of the Stone Age and many other lovely bands...

Keywords

indie, pop, rock, brisbane, hook friendly, sexual candy

Boooring……

Seems like the band owners have been pretty boring here, you should get in contact with them and find out why it's empty!