Singer and songwriter, Astrid Munday sang with inner urban country band, 'The Killer Sheep', who released the single "Wild Down Home / Dont turn your Back" in 1988. She also fronted bands 'Desert Boot' and Blush' and has released 3 albums of original material which feature performances by musicians from her various bands and guest Artists. Style ranges from edgy rock to melodic ballads: "ASTRID MUNDAY" (eponymous) Album was released in 1998 and features members of 'ASTRID MUNDAY & THE DEFECTS' and 'ASTRID MUNDAY & DYSTOPIA' ..[Astrid Munday, Stephen Moffat, Tim Cleaver, Shamus Goble, Rosie Westbrook] ; "APPARITION" was released in 2000 and features members of 'ASTRID MUNDAY & DYSTOPIA' and the 'ASTRID MUNDAY BAND' [Astrid Munday, Rosie Westbrook, Sean Kelly, Craig Williamson, James Paull, Ian Kitney, Adele Pickvance] ; "SUNSHINE & PROMISES" Album released in 2006 was launched in Australia by 'ASTRID MUNDAY & THE MIDAS TOUCH' featuring Astrid Munday (acoustic guitar and vocals), James Paull (guitar), Rosie Westbrook (bass) and Ian Kitney (drums, percussion).
In 2000, Astrid recorded with Trance Duo YLEM and is known as Astrid on the 'YLEM vs. Astrid' "Dreamfeel" single (Original and Airhead Remix), released in 2001. [YLEM are Chris Rouse and Jon Hibbitt]ASTRID MUNDAY'S ALBUMS REVIEWED:
"The sound is a mix of acoustic guitars, electronic sound effects, synthesizers, and all the other amenities found within your basic rock band. The difference is found in the way it is all put together. It is beautiful. Now, this beauty may be due in part to the instrumentation, but Munday's vocals are the shining star of this work. She offers up a sweet voice, a vibrant mesmerizing dish sure to satisfy anyone's ears. The backing and doubling of the vocals makes her sound haunting at times, yet uplifting at others.The album starts off with an upbeat piece called "Speed of Light" that gets the ball rolling. Once the album starts, it doesn't stop, it just slows down in parts to offer some retrospect. At other points it speeds back up to bring the listener back to present day. When she wants to, she can even get you to look to the future. The album is a mix of emotions. Perhaps the most fitting track to sum up the album is "Then & Now". This album is great."(Music-Critic.com) 1998 [ Bill Aicher ] ;"The former singer with the Killer Sheep has abandonded country punk and is well up on the powerpop sound of the last days of punk to which she brings her no-nonsense sensibility. Like Debbie Harry's little sister Astrid is tough, cheeky, wise and soft hearted all at once" [ Toby Creswell - Juice Magazine 1998 ] ;"Melbourne-based power pop singer-songwriter joins forces with various celebrities. Astrid Munday sang on one of the best singles of the '80s ("Wild Down Home" by the Killer Sheep of course!) ... she's still got star quality. Well constructed bouncy songs such as "Bang Bang", "Radar" and "Train" have a power that taps into glam rock and disco.." [ 'Astrid Munday' - Rolling Stone Magazine, Australia, 1998 (David Nichols) ]."Another powerful Melbourne singer-songwriter ... releases her 13 - song debut. Ms Munday writes a fine song and use of Tony Cohen as producer and backing musos including Rosie Westbrook, David Bridie and even a guesting Don Walker ensures lush, disciplined delivery. The style ranges from languid indie-pop, to This Mortal Coil-style etherea, to Nina Hagen excitability, to pretty much straight ahead mainstream chart fodder. At times brilliant..." [ The Age Summer CD Guide November 1998 ]"Astrid Munday has the foresight to use her voice as an instrument. A simple but often forgotten concept.Munday modulates pitch, melody and tone to create songs that move from sugar sweet pop aka Belinda Carlisle (World's Apart) to raspy squeals, see Quattro Suzi (Dog)." [ Louisa Williams Beat Magazine 1998 ] ;" Proceedings are kicked off well with the neatly crafted 'Speed Of Light' and followed by more space yo-yo-ing bass zooped 'Radar'. From there we wind through a varied collection of strong tunes which display a talent full of personality; at times both confident and vulnerable, heavy with emotion one song and then with a shrug, cooly nonchalant. Our stand outs included the heavy hearted slowie 'Babydoll Face' and pumping Who-ish 'Train' - both which prove the skilful world of Astrid Munday is restricted to no one tempo..." [ Nazz Rip It Up Magazine, Adelaide Feb 1999 ]"Australian chanteuse Astrid Munday's name has appeared among the fringes of the outsider music landscape of this country for far too many years. From her maiden appearance with Clinton Walker's urban country outfit The Killer Sheep in the mid-80s,...playing on and a Died Pretty record and playing in a number of Sydney bands, Munday's name has often been buried among a pile of celebrity names. In other words, it's a pity. With her third album, Sunshine And Promises and Australia's premier producer Tony Cohen at the controls, its an album that's led by her unique voice. Whether she's singing a torch ballad or lending voice to a backdrop of trance-like electronica, her voice radiates a sort of beauty that's more often seen than heard. Sunshine And Promises is one of those titles that's well worth searching for - it may require a little detective work, but the rewards are captured neatly within these 12 tracks". [ 'Sunshine & Promises' - Time Off Magazine, Queensland , July 2006 ( Donat Tahiraj ) ] ;"Melbourne singer-songwriter Astrid Munday has a long history in underground Australian music and her third self-produced album has a clear sense of musical direction: soprano-style keening, lush reverb-drenched atmospherics and spacious soundscapes." -- [ Kelsey Munro, Sydney Morning Herald, June 2006. ]"For this second album, Astrid Munday takes a simple and effective approach: good songs, well sung, played with maximum rock and roll energy by a tight three piece backing band. Produced by Tony Cohen." [Apparition' - Juice Magazine, Australia, 2000, (David Messer)] ;Munday has one of those pleading goth-style voices that cuts straight into
the deep recesses of the brain. ....This, of course, is her style and it may suit some who find the meanderings of Nico an artistically rewarding experience.[Apparition-Review Iain Shedden , The Weekend Australian 2000]"Melbourne musician Astrid Munday, renowned for her vocal collaborations with artists such as Nick Cave and Paul Kelly, reinforces her soft pop stance in the shapely form of her second solo album titled Apparition. The album relies on a gentle melodic energy that makes this recording an entrancing listen for the most part. Munday leaps into a brittle screech on Closer while a hearty pop direction leads the way on We Can Make It Happen. Munday's varied vocal style is an insight into her need to be different and she successfully defies musical labels on this album. Her unique singing style is occasionally reminiscent of Kristen Hersh, but by no means a replica. Munday's voice leaps in and out of piano sounds on Make Up , while a timid and airy moment is felt in Distant Memory. With the help of local musicians such as Conway Savage, Ian Kitney and Adele Pickvance, Munday has created an album that is sometimes angelic and at other times powered by a subtle pop diversion." [ 'Apparition' - The Age, Citysearch, Australia, 2000, (Jane Rocca) ]-----------------------------------------------------------
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