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GIGANTIC

About Me

GIGANTIC by name, GIGANTIC by sound!

Ironic really that with all the largeness associated with the group that the band is less a group by definition and more a duo.

West Aussie brothers Mark and Paul Di Renzo create passionate and articulate music that will drive you to be both a fighter and a lover. Armed with brilliant melodies, infectious harmonies, gutsy balls and all guitars, GIGANTIC have struck a chord with power pop lovers all around the globe!

The band have chalked up an impressive list of career highlights since 1999 that include:
- Releasing 3 EPs and an album internationally;
- Touring Australia, Europe, the USA and New Zealand;
- Being playlisted on super cool Aussie radio Nova and Triple J;
- Being nominated as “Most Promising New Band” in the Australia’s WAMI awards.

GIGANTIC’s Gigantaphonic Sounds album can do no wrong. Following a successful Aussie release with radio, press and punters alike, Barcelona’s prestigious Bip Bip Records made GIGANTIC their first Australian signing. San Francisco’s Zip Records snapped up the album shortly thereafter and Spanish and US power pop fans have fallen in love with GIGANTIC’s stylings. Next up, Japan will get its chance to hear Gigantaphonic Sounds when the album hits Japanese shores soon.

Renowned for their rockin’ live shows down under, this year the GIGANTIC live juggernaut made its debut in Europe and the USA (including a SXSW appearance) with audiences raving about the band and eagerly awaiting their return. And luckily the wait won’t be long. GIGANTIC can’t wait to get back on the road. Giddy up!

*****Stay tuned for Japan, Europe and North America Tour Dates *****

“Glorious guitar pop never sounded so good…10/10”
- Terry Allen, Heard Magazine

“The start of the next wave of wonderment from Perth”
- Ross Clelland, Drum Media

“Nothing short of brilliant”
- Brett Ladhams, Grok Magazine

Discography

My Friend Radio EP 2002
Some Suburban Road EP 2005
Steam Girl/ Coaster single 2006
Gigantaphonic Sounds LP 2006 (Aus & NZ) 2007 (Eur) 2008 (US)
Balloon Animals EP 2007
Live at the Amplifier Bar LP 2008 (Eur)
On The Verge of Something Big 10” Vinyl 2008

My Interests

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Member Since: 4/30/2006
Band Website: gigantic.com.au
Band Members: Mark Di Renzo, Paul Di Renzo
Touring members: Duane Smith, John Di Renzo
Record Label: Popboomerang (Aus & NZ); Bip Bip (Spain); Zip (US)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

WAPPA World Tour

WEST AUSSIE POWER POP ASSAULT WORLD TOUR We like to say a GIGANTIC thank you to everybody who helped make our Europe and US tour such a success. Thanks to all the promoters, media and especially every...
Posted by GIGANTIC on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:19:00 PST

GIGANTIC sign to USAs Zip Records

GIGANTIC are super excited to announce that they have signed a licensing deal with San Francisco based Zip Records who will release their Gigantaphonic Sounds album in the USA and Canada. Release dat...
Posted by GIGANTIC on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:46:00 PST

GIGANTIC sign to Spains Bip Bip Records

GIGANTIC are very pleased to announce that they have signed a licensing deal with Barcelona based Bip Bip Records, who will release Gigantaphonic Sounds in Spain and Andorra on Monday 19 March....
Posted by GIGANTIC on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:19:00 PST