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Figure 8

Hello Sweden

About Me

Figure 8 took shape sometime around the latter half of 2005 last year. 3 out of the 4 band members met each other through studying the Bachelor of Popular Music at griffith university. Their drummer Renton came from an outside source, possibly Neptune, as his drumming skillz are out-of-this world! Anyway, the four dudes realized that they found it quite easy to write some pretty bitchin' tunes together, and since then have made it their solemn vow to blast it out whenever and wherever possible.
Solid melodies, soaring harmonies, and head-banging ROCK is what the band's all about, so if you appreciate the good things in life, put "SEEING FIGURE 8" on top of the "To Do" list. Then make sure you do it. Preferably several times.
The band are currently in the studios recording what's going to be one of the most powerful albums out to date, and will soon have an E.P. out so that you, dear listener, may have a taste of some amazing things to come! In the meantime, come check Figure 8 out at their next show, and be a part of history.
RESTLESS (live) @ the HARD ROCK CAFE, Surfers Paradise, Australia
ICE AGE (live) @ the HARD ROCK CAFE, Surfers Paradise, Australia

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/13/2006
Band Members: Niva: Vocals, Guitar
Thomas Hedman: Bass
Renton Breen: Drums
Ian Peres: Guitar, Keyboards, BVs

Influences: Radiohead
Foo Fighters
Ulver
Neil Young
Damien Rice
Death Cab for Cutie
Muse
Bob Hund
Coldplay
Elliott Smith
Fireside
Jaga Jazzist
Cardigans
Turboneger
Kristofer Astrom
Dungen
Alice in Chains
Sigur Ros
Jimi Hendrix
Hives
Beatles
Nick Drake
Bjork
Bogus Blimp
Hellacopters
Mum
Johnny Cash
Portishead
Royksopp
St Germain
Mew
Pearl Jam
The Mars Volta
Dodheimsgard
Curtis Mayfield
Sunny Day Real Estate
... etc
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Single WISH FOR released on artist compilation

Astral Records & Music has released Figure 8's single Wish For on Volume 9 of a series of artist compilations entitled "Dead Famous". You can check it out at astralrecordsandmusic.com. Feel free t...
Posted by Figure 8 on Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:06:00 PST

CHECK OUT THE MILTON PROJECTS REMIX OF OUR TRACK!

The coolest thing. This dude from Canada, I think, called "The Milton Project" contacted us and asked our permission to put up a remix of our track "Keep Up" on his page. We feel honoured, and th...
Posted by Figure 8 on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 02:15:00 PST

PICS FROM CHOPHOUSE GIG 8th SEPT plus ACOUSTIC GIG COMIN' UP

Hello and thanks to everyone who came Sept 8th for our gig at the Chophouse! It was a smashing night, and we really appreciated everyone's support! Big thanks to the Chophouse for having us play there...
Posted by Figure 8 on Sun, 10 Sep 2006 01:56:00 PST

666 views

Today, the Swedish national day,  06-06-06 Figure 8 hit 666 views. Somebodys watching them... and YOU.
Posted by Figure 8 on Tue, 06 Jun 2006 02:42:00 PST

BAND COMP GC FINAL AT ROSE 'N CROWN - PHOTOS

Check out the F8 boys rockin' the casbah at the Gold Coast band comp finals night held at the Rose 'N Crown!       Three cheers for all the band's supporters w...
Posted by Figure 8 on Fri, 19 May 2006 07:59:00 PST

National Band Comp update - Gold Coast finals

On Wednesday, the 17th of May, the Jim Beam national band competition Gold Coast finals were held, with eight powerful bands rockin' it out at the Rose 'n' Crown that night. Figure 8 were th...
Posted by Figure 8 on Fri, 19 May 2006 07:15:00 PST

Hey! We're FIGURE 8, NOT configure8

Hello everyone! I hope someone reads this sometime. Figure 8 made a brief stint as Configure8, due to intense paranoia (and a certain singer/guitarist's fear of polar patterns), but have now...
Posted by Figure 8 on Thu, 20 Apr 2006 03:51:00 PST