SQUARE ONE - BIOGRAPHY
Get back to Square One. There seems to be hundreds of
faceless pop/alternative acts that look, sound and
think exactly the same. And then there are new Aussies
on the block Square One. Forget the cheap thrills and
shrink wrapped hype, here it's all about getting back
to basics, keeping it real and getting back to Square
One.
The ultimate prize these days is for a band to rock.
Square One from out of Melbourne Australia don't
follow trends or worry too much about the charts, and
they clearly rock big time!
With a reputation as one of the brightest new talents
from down under the band with mountain sized melodies,
huge harmonies and super strong hooks to their songs
are now out of the wilderness with their debut album
"Supersonic" released through Japanese label Stay Gold/Art Union Records.
When you consider the charts have been full of generic
punk and grunge Square One make a refreshing return as
an outfit going somewhat against the grain to bring a
positive perspective back to the music world with
upvibe melodies and quality songs.
Having made distinct waves in their home of Australia
playing in front of no less than 10,000 people for
their first live show as part of a radio station beach
festival, winning major best unsigned band and song
competitions, regular successful live performances at
the Hard Rock Cafe in Melbourne, as well as having
their song Sweet September most recently picked up by
the Channel 10 television network to feature as the
theme to their Australian Football League finals
coverage in 2004 and more recently supporting Hanson on their
sold out Australian acoustic tour - Square One are on the move.
"Great songs just tumble out, the band are unashamedly
commercial in aspect with glorious four part harmonies
on top of 70s like powerpop riffs" enthused Australian
music industry figure Neil Wedd after he recently
listed Square One in his top 5 new band prospects to
come out of Australia for Inpress Magazine in his
yearly music scene wrap up.
Also just as humbling was Square One coming out tops
winning best demo two years running from UK Powerplay
magazine scribe Rob Evans and his monthly melodic rock
page.
"This is music that is designed for those long hot
Australian summers as it simply shines with its
pop-kissed, three minute bursts of pure energetic
melody. ...One listen to the irresistible melodies of
Dizzy Colour Blind , Free Flow Feeling, Love Struck
Melody and Rock N Roll Hysteria and you will be
heading for your nearest Qantas agent to book tickets
for a one way trip to Oz." wrote Mr Evans.Having all grown up on pop radio from an early age the
Square One members are shameless in their appreciation
of pop music. " There are so many influnces ranging
from the Knack, Rick Springfield, Def Leppard through
to the glam rock of Kiss. Our sound isn't so much
retro but having grown up on a diet of radio from the
80s and 90s the taste is no doubt there. We like to
think of it as modern rock with the classic big hooks
and strong vocals. We love harmonies and luckily all
the band members can sing okay. We've been compared to
everyone from The Goo Goo Dolls, BB Mak, Bon Jovi, Taxiride
and even Nelson for the melodies.
Although still a very much new band Square One are
pushing forward...with the biggest steps they can. The
band just opened for Hanson on their Australian tour
and received a fantastic response from the crowd
proving that this is one band that is definitely
capable of crossing over from hard rock to modern
power pop audiences.
The buzz is good. With their own personal style,
street smart songs that have proven to stay stuck in
people's heads - songs that cant be denied for their
own charismatic depth, quirkiness and big pop savvy
melodies. The truth of the matter is Square One mix it
up in a way that they find something in their bag of
tricks for everyone.
As the buzz continues to grow for Square One it is now
time for them to open the next door for the band to
continue their journey and share their music with the
world.Square One's Supersonic was recorded at Palm Studios Melbourne and mastered by David Briggs of Little River Band fame.
Square One have recently supported Toto and ex Mr. Big vocalist Eric Martin to very favourable reviews. Positive news all round!
S q u a r e O n e - t h e B a n d :
Jason Old - lead vocals and guitar
Stevie Janevski -
guitars and backing vocals
Mikal Saleta guitars and backing vocals
Steve Burns - bass and backing vocals
Ben Wignall - drums and backing vocals
web: www.squareonemusic.com
email: [email protected]
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SQUARE ONE - it's hip to be square!
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