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Duckdive

About Me


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Balancing precariously on a musical point somewhere in the middle of folk, rock, and pop, Duckdive are a 6 piece band from Melbourne who are pushing musical boundaries and having a great time along the way. After beginning as an acoustic duo and expanding into a 12 piece monstrosity, Duckdive have settled into life as a six piece band and are making their mark all around the country.
Sorta folk, sorta pop, sorta rock, sometimes sweet and sometimes sad, but always different – this maxi band, mini orchestra are an act like no other.
Duckdive released their debut album ‘Stories for Another Day’ through Laughing Outlaw Records in July last year. The album features ten beautiful tracks, ranging from melancholy and disarmingly honest ballads to bouncy, energetic pop numbers – as well as special guest performances from James Hazelden (Ang Fang Quartet / Man Bites God), Jadey O’Regan (Jane vs World) and Mijo Biscan (Lamplight).
‘Stories for Another Day’ was launched to a full house at the Northcote Social Club and quickly gained praise from around the country. The first single, Sleeptalker, has been receiving national airplay through Triple J, and the album is receiving airplay on local stations all around Australia.
Having already played at some of Australia's best venues with some of the best musical talent (Deborah Conway, Skipping Girl Vinegar, The Little Stevies, Perry Keyes, Special Patrol, Lamplight, Scott Edgar and the Universe, Hazel Brown, to name just a few) and with recent appearances at the Apollo Bay and Wintermoon music festivals under their belts, Duckdive’s star is certainly on the rise!
What the reviewers have said about ‘Stories for Another Day’:
'Duckdive are a pure blast of imagination and creativity in a genre known for its stubborn resistance to change.' ~ Bruce Elder, Sydney Morning Herald
'Duckdive’s debut is, quite simply, one of the finest indie-folk albums you’ll hear this year.' ~ Beat Magazine review
'There's a big folky treasure trove on 'Stories for Another Day'...four stars out of five.' ~ MAG (JB Hi Fi Magazine) review
'These are honest, beautiful songs about long-distance love and loneliness. You get the feeling 'Stories For Another Day' is the start of something big for Duckdive.' ~ Jeff Jenkins, Inpress Magazine
'In a world of brash, disposable trends, Duckdive are the cool antithesis, the thinking person’s pop... their songs are like precious little notes you find folded up." ~ Helen Barradell, Beat Magazine

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/26/2006
Band Website: www.duckdive.net.au
Band Members: Marisa Brown
Vocals / Guitar

Greg Bricknell
Guitar

Chris Norgate
Drums / Percussion

Russell J. Boag
Bass

Rowan Austin
Trumpet

Kelly Lane
Violin / Vocals

Influences: The Lucksmiths, Sigur Ros, Nizlopi, Radiohead, Broadcast, The Frames, I Want You (She's So Heavy), Emma Heeney, Slowdive, Darren Hanlon, Clove Cigarettes, Wilco, Sketches Of Spain, P.R.O.G, Explosions In The Sky, Michael Jackson, The Dirty Three, The Collector Monument (and all evil monuments in general), Silversun Pickups, Mogwai, Augie March, The Police, Mingus, Nirvana...
Sounds Like:

'Stories For Another Day'
Out now through Laughing Outlaw/Inertia.

Order a copy here .
Download a copy here .

Record Label: Laughing Outlaw Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Duckdive @ NSC.

This Friday night we'll be playing at the Northcote Social Club in support of Mosaik and Michael Paynter.For the rest of the year we'll be focusing most of our attention on regional/interstate shows a...
Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 19:40:00 GMT

Photos: Apollo Bay / Northcote / Mackay.

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Posted by on Mon, 19 May 2008 03:43:00 GMT

Wintermoon Festival.

In the first week of May we'll be heading up to Queensland to play at the Wintermoon Festival. You can catch us at these times and places... Friday May 2Wharf Stage - 10pmSaturday May 3Lunar Stage - 8...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Apollo Bay Festival / Northcote Social Club

Yowza.In a couple of weeks we’re hitting the Apollo Bay Festival. You’ll be able to catch us at these places and times...Friday April 25Bottom Pub - 8:00pmSaturday April 26Bowls Club - 11:...
Posted by on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:22:00 GMT

Duckdive @ The Noise Bar

Next week we’re playing at The Noise Bar with Autumn Gray, Broken Flight and Steven Heath. This is the last Melbourne show we’ve got booked for a little while and we’re all big fans ...
Posted by on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:41:00 GMT

High Tide Fundraiser.

Next Friday evening we'll be playing in support of the High Tide Fundraiser for the Pacific Black Box Project.We are fundraising to support a forum for youth in Bougainville (North SolomonIslands), to...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:45:00 GMT

Duckdive @ Manchester Lane

In a couple of weeks we'll be pulling on the black turtle-necks and playing for the jive-talking hipsters at Manchester Lane.We'll be supporting our new friends from Adelaide, Special Patrol.Do come!D...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:32:00 GMT

Duckdive @ The Cornish Arms.

We're playing next week with some very, very talented people. Do come and check them out... satisfaction guaranteed.Sunday Feb 17DuckdiveBuckley WardMonth of SundaysCharles BabyThe Cornish Arms163 Syd...
Posted by on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 05:31:00 GMT

Duckdive in the gardens.

As part of the 'Red Hot Rhythms' series held by the city of Melbourne, we will be playing a free all ages show in the Fitzroy Gardens. Bring a picnic. Bring the kids. Bring your Mum! Rampage through t...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:07:00 GMT

Sleeptalker on Triple J Hottest 100.

As you Australian kids will be aware, each January Triple J runs its Hottest 100 competition, where you can vote for your favourite songs of the previous year.  Well, it's happening right now and, hec...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:08:00 GMT