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The Lamp

About Me

Since August 2005 The Lamp have been playing a music style called Trunge.....(mix some trip with a slice of grunge).
We are a Melbourne 4 piece band that deliver an intense, melodic & epic sound.
Our meloncholic songs combine influences by anthemic trip specialists Massive Attack & Portishead with raw power from the early 90's American grunge movement.
We have completed our first full length release titled "Winter" which will be out soon.
It's cold in here....welcome to our very lonely world.

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Member Since: 7/8/2006
Band Website: http://www.myspace.com/thelamp2
Band Members: Mark Newbound - Guitar
Liza Vandali - Keys
Frank Galgano - Vocals, Bass
Andrew Nunns - Drums
Influences: Massive Attack, Joy Division, Portishead, Nirvana, Unkle, David Lynch, Depeche Mode, Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Autolux......
Sounds Like: Something you'd expect to here while the credits are rolling, absorbed in the alterered mind state of experiencing a film that actually has you confused and questioning your place in this tiny moment known as today.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Sophia Mundi Festival Gig

Well what do i say about our Sophia Mundi Festival Gig ...........when we arrived it was WET and also WET, COLD and also COLD. WE GOT ASKED TO TURN DOWN OUR VOLUME A FEW SONGS IN....AND THAT'S  J...
Posted by on Sat, 17 May 2008 04:07:00 GMT

The Lamp is TRUNGE

Hello People, Some friends have been asking about TRUNGE, what is it? and where did it come from?, so here is the answer.......back in August 2005 when The Lamp first started rehearsing Frank and...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:23:00 GMT

ALBUM DELAYED!!!!

For those who care...... After having a band meeting on Monday to talk about our album "Winter", we decided to spend the money (that we had saved to release it) on something else. So we got 4 tickets ...
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:42:00 GMT

Christmas Show

Oh my God what a Christmas Show!!!! Everything went to plan......the band was set up in in the middle of an old factory that was covered in snow, Christmas tree's and lights (that cost alot!...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:50:00 GMT

Control Freaks

On a cold & rainy Melbourne day, Andy & Liza meet up at cinema Nova in Carlton for the much anticipated movie 'Control'. Just over two hours later they emerge feeling inspired (if not a little...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:25:00 GMT

Mixing at the I-Sonic institute

Tim Prince is currently mixing our ten songs at his studio ( I-sonic). After three days of pumping Tim for all he is worth (& then some..), we have our debut album.....lets master. Huge thanks to ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:25:00 GMT

The Tote gig

Just got home from our gig at The Tote in Collingwood. The gig went ok for a tuesday night,  the highlight being Jason Torrens (aka J.T.) as our mixer for the night. For those who have ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:33:00 GMT

Recording debut album Winter.

After recently winning free recording time (Bakehouse Studios/Fitzroy) at a school fete, we headed in to record ten songs for our debut album. 14 hours later we emerged with the basis of ten...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:09:00 GMT

Public Bar/Nth Melb

Playing gigs on a cold/wet Wednesday night sucks. Playing a gig supporting "Slow Human Escape" does not (suck). This was our first gig at the Public Bar. Small stage. Nice wallpaper. Free drinks. We ...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:08:00 GMT

Commercial Hotel/Yarraville

We just played a gig at The Commercial Hotel (with 'The Rich' as support). Think Frank had one too many 'Tim Tams' but it didn't matter. Tonight was one of those gigs where you start & finish...
Posted by on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:57:00 GMT