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The Demon Parade
Genre: Rock, Indie
Region: Melbourne, VIC
Members: Michael Badger - Vocals/Guitar, O Koppes - Guitar, Rob Bryers - Bass, Troy Ramaekers - Drums,
Artist Website: www.thedemonparade.com

Forming in Melbourne in 2009, The Demon Parade have since firmly cemented their place at the forefront of Australia’s psychedelic rock explosion. Based around the songwriting of frontman Michael Badger, the four piece have racked up the accolades since the release of their debut 7” in 2009. Earning significant airplay on Triple J, Rage and community radio across Australia, not to mention being handpicked for tours supporting the likes of the Brian Jonestown Massacre and Swervedriver, as well as playing alongside Aussie favourites British India, Stonefield, The Cruel Sea, Gareth Liddiard and more; their live act has become one of legend. Following the success of three singles and their debut EP God Said It’s Legal, the band have returned with their much anticipated follow up EP, Chameleon.

Mixed by Tony Lash [The Dandy Warhols, Elliot Smith] the Chameleon EP retains their trademark dense psychedelic swirl, and sees the band opening up a world of kaleidescopic pop hooks and shimmering melody; from the insistent doe eyed paean to patching up relationships on ‘Lovers Again’ to the stadium hooks of ‘Chameleon’, sprinkled with Eastern motifs and hints of tabla and sitar. There’s still a light and playful touch in the pop sensibilities of ‘Fake Can Dan’, while a knowing wink is extended to the hangers on in the music scene with the short sharp pop dig of ‘She’s Gonna Be A Star’. ‘All The Cool Kids’ can rightfully claim to be an epic example of psychedelic pop, while ‘Cut My Ties’ sees a more introspective look at the vagaries of playing in bands.

Channeling the likes of The Stone Roses, The Church and The Small Faces while also clearly taking cues from Spiritualized and the Dandy Warhols; The Demon Parade have taken a giant leap musically with their Chameleon EP. Reigning in some of the denser and more esoteric elements of previous releases and injecting the record with a carnival-esque atmosphere, full of pop hook fireworks and rollercoaster melodies; Chameleon sees them set to trip the light fantastic of the festival season this summer, pockets bursting with musical fairy dust.

Watch: She's Gonna Be A Star Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26qm5rflteU

2013 Australian Tour Dates:

Friday 11th January 2013
Torquay Hotel, TORQUAY - VIC
W/ PAINTERS & DOCKERS TRIO

Sat 12th January 2013
Barwon Club Hotel, GEELONG - VIC
W/ ATOLLS & THE UNIVERSAL

Sat 19th January 2013
'Slam Festival', St Kilda Beach, ST KILDA - VIC

Thursday 31st January 2013
Brighton Up Bar, SYDNEY - NSW
W/ THE MONEY GO ROUND, THE FOREIGN OBJECTS & THE DARK

Friday 1st February 2013
Old Manly Boatshed, MANLY - NSW

Thursday 7th February 2013
Surfers Paradise Beer Garden, GOLD COAST - QLD

Friday 8th February 2013
Beach Hotel, BYRON BAY - NSW

Saturday, 9th February 2013
'Trainspotters' Grand Central, BRISBANE – QLD

Sunday, 10th February 2013
'Live Spark' Powerhouse, BRISBANE - QLD * (ALL AGES)

Friday 15th February 2013
Rocket Bar, ADELAIDE - SA

Saturday, 16th February 2013
The Grace Emily, ADELAIDE - SA

Saturday, 2nd March 2013
The Workers Club, MELBOURNE - VIC

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Played on triple j Played on digital radio All The Cool Kids
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She's Gonna Be A Star
rating:  4/5
This is a carnival of jangly guitars, vocal harmonies and organ hooks. The Demon Parade offer a quality take on 60s style psych-pop. This one'll have...
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She's Gonna Be A Star
rating:  4/5
A great mix of paisley psychedelia and '70s guitar licks. Groovy, man.
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All The Cool Kids
rating:  3/5
Great mid-tempo rock indie tune. I'd agree with the Dandy comparisons. Strong, simple writing delivered well.
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All The Cool Kids
rating:  4/5
That's some buttery-smooth psychedelia.
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