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Damien Binder
Genre: Rock, Indie
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Damien Binder - vocals/guitars
Sounds Like: Neil Finn, Pete Yorn, ryan adams
Influences: Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith
Artist Website: www.damienbinder.com

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About Damien Binder

Sydney based singer-songwriter Damien Binder has been writing and recording his original style of moody alt-rock for the last ten years. Since his self-titled debut album in October 2000, Damien has gone on to perform both nationally and internationally while also supporting some of the world’s leading acts. He has played at the SxSW festival in Austin Texas, World Series showcase in Auckland and supported the likes of David Gray, Marianne Faithfull and Ani De Franco. His music has also been featured on numerous album compilations, including Sounds Like Cafe Vol. 17 in Australia.

In 2003 Damien was one of five finalists in the prestigious New Zealand APRA Silver Scroll Award for Songwriting, and was also short-listed for the 2006 International Song Writing Competition.

With his soul-searching heart on sleeve rock, Damien’s music has been likened to such artists as Crowded House, Ryan Adams, Evan Dando, and Pete Yorn. Reviewers have often described Damien’s songs as intelligent songcraft, exquisite and honest with a “rich weave of acoustic and electric guitars.”

Prior to pursuing his solo musical career, Damien fronted New Zealand rock band Second Child for five years which shot to local fame with their debut album “Slinky”. The band also played many esteemed support slots for acts such as The Jesus and Mary Chain, Hunters and Collectors and, most famously, Nirvana on their only NZ tour.

Discography:
• 2009: While The Wind’s At Your Back
• 2004: Till Now
• 2000: Damien Binder, self titled debut album.

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run river
rating:  5/5
Favourite song on the album. Catchy and intelligent and was something that stuck in my head.




take me under
rating:  5/5
Awesome song. Love the diversity in the lyrics in this song and i find myself singing the chorus long after the song has finished :P Looking forward...




take me under
rating:  5/5
Beautiful lyrics, great voice - rich and gritty with depth.




run river
rating:  5/5
Beautiful lyrics, great voice - rich and gritty with depth.
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.