Numbers Radio launch Debut album "Acquiring Satellites" Sept 11 2009.
Let's set it straight: Numbers Radio are not a hyped up experiment in clever marketing or music nostalgia. They are a real band playing real music and apparently a lot of people have been paying attention… From day one there's been industry speculation that this is not just an average rock band and the release of their debut album Acquiring Satellites is set to confirm to the world that Numbers Radio have arrived.
In August 2008 unknown Brisbane band Numbers Radio introduced themselves to Australian audiences and created an industry buzz with their critically acclaimed, self-titled Debut EP. Before too long the radio single for Come On was promoted to high rotation on Triple J and received plenty of action on community radio and the clip on commercial TV. Recently the band followed up with Boring - an exclusive Triple J single lifted from the Debut album - which proved to be anything but it's namesake by going straight to high rotation and provoking a constant barrage of requests. To back all of this up the band's spent the past 12 months exploring the tour circuit of the East Coast including killer performances at Homebake 08 and in a supporting role for Birds Of Tokyo in 2009.
Acquiring Satellites was recorded over several stages at Black Box studio and various random locations with the overseeing eyes and ears of producer Jeff Lovejoy. All of the "beds" for each track were put down live to capture the band's raw energy and potency while the different layers and refining touches were added slowly over time to compliment and enhance the songs. The end result is a combination of the Numbers Radio sound that fans already know and love as well as some fresh and new sounding material that showcases the bands' broader musical leanings. As you would expect, there's plenty of energetic and catchy new numbers (Automatic, You And I, Clothes) that pay homage to the band's skate punk heritage as well as the singles Come On and Boring. This album is more than just a fresh interpretation of four-on-the-floor rock, it's multi-dimensional. Tracks like Hold On Tight, Rollin, Quicksand and Mediator have lighter moments and elements of a pop sensibilitiy that has so far only been hinted at on the band's Debut EP.
The songs are driven by the metronomic accuracy and maniacal rhythms of drummer Mark Henman, the thunderous and tight-as-hell bass lines of Rob Carlyon and the grinding, melodic, master guitar work of Dave Orr. There's a depth and range to the vocals that's dictated by the flavour of each song and the shared lead vocal roles of Rob and Dave. The sound is pretty slick for a band that's been together for less than 18 months but anyone who's experienced a Numbers Radio live show will know that these guys can really play. Between them they have countless years of experience playing in all manner of bands and venues and it shows in their professional approach to songwriting, live performance and recording. As far as debut albums go, this one is pure quality and is destined to earn the band a massive following. In short, Acquiring Satellites is a fresh and exciting independent release from a new Australian band.
COME ON clip. Directed by David Barker, 2008...
We found this video excerpt on youtube featuring HIDING AWAY...
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Numbers Radio are high energy Rock n’ Roll at it’s freshest and most potent. Their fast paced, thumping rock tunes are balanced with sing-along choruses and harmonies that transform the songs into anthems. There’s a rawness and a purity balanced with a tight and solid sound that’s not unfamiliar yet hard to pin down - It’s their own. The band consists of Dave Orr (guitars/vocals) Robbie Carlyon (bass/vocals) Mark Henman (drums) and while Numbers Radio seem to have sprung out of nowhere these guys have extensive experience playing in various Brisbane bands including Blowhard, Resin Dogs, Afro Dizzi Act and Hip Pocket. Starting out as a side project to enable the rock monster within it soon became obvious that there was something special emerging from their spontaneous and prolific songwriting – not unlike the perfect combination of people, time and place.
Numbers Radio could very well be the most exciting new band to spring from the Brisbane scene in years. They’ve already set the airwaves on fire with their infectious hit “Come On†lifted from their self-titled debut EP (out now on Valley Trash Records). The EP was recorded with Jeff Lovejoy of Black Box fame and most of the tracks were recorded in one explosive session that captured the energy of a live performance to tape. The end result is 5 exceptional songs that can easily hold their own. While there’s a real affinity for Australian influences there’s also an international quality to the Numbers Radio sound and this can be heard throughout the EP.
After being unearthed by Triple J the band were given their first real taste of national exposure with “Come On†being added to high rotation. The EP has also gathered momentum with community radio and the film clip for “Come On†has been featured as Indie Clip of the Week by Rage and has been added to JTV and Channel V. Video Hits recently aired the clip as well as an interview with the band at Valley Fiesta where they won a spot on the bill courtesy of a Triple J competition. The Js also featured the band in their Next Crop promotion and Numbers Radio were nominated for the Unearthed J Award in November 2008. As a live band these guys serve up a tight and energetic performance that’s impossible to ignore. Since releasing the EP, Numbers Radio have been busy rocking stages on the east coast (including a standout performance at Homebake 08) and there will be loads of national touring in the very near future. The band is currently in the studio finishing off their debut album due for release in June 2009 and the first unofficial single "Boring" has already hit the airwaves.
Stay tuned to the Numbers Radio frequency, this is just the beginning…
Management:
Dave Crane
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Bookings:
Dave Batty
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