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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