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The Videomatics
Genre: Indie, Rock
Region: Brisbane, QLD
Members: Joseph Johns - guitars/vocals; Jack Robert Law - guitar; Zachary Miller - bass; Will Tom - keys; Joshua Fisk Peake - drums
Sounds Like: m83, Interpol, The Kills
Artist Website: www.thevideomatics.com

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The Videomatics are a five piece Ambient Rock group from Brisbane, Australia. Formed by Joseph Johns and keyboard player George K, the pair began writing music together based on a mutual love of vintage synthesizers, dark pop melodies and early records by the Cure. Their debut, self-titled EP was recorded at La Chunky Studios (Go Betweens/The Pastels) in Glasgow, Scotland, and features appearances by members of Scottish electro outfit Mylo. 

Since returning home to Brisbane, The Videomatics have continued to grow and become a formidable live presence within Australia, culminating in the sold out launch of their single “So Much More” at Brisbane’s uber cool laneway bar, Woodlands in January 2011. Whilst progressively flourishing as a headline act, The Videomatics have also supported the likes of Ball Park Music, The Melodics and [Me], three great Australian bands with credible national followings.

2011 sees The Videomatics teaming up with local producer Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids of Hungary) to work on a new EP release, which will be followed by regional and interstate tours. 

The group take their name from a video store in Vancouver called Videomatica which Johns discovered while there on holiday. A cult shop specialising in obscure and vintage titles it resonated with the aesthetic of the band.

A mix of melancholia and poptastic, theirs are songs with real depth. Think The Church, The Cure, Depeche Mode and then move on to contemporary influences such as Interpol, The Kills and M83.

The Videomatics’ sound is both gloriously retro *and* right now. It’s a potent combination...



“They make synth-based electro pop not unlike Ladytron or Ladyhawke. From what I can gather, they seem influenced by British music, sculpture and, erm, synthesizers.. I'm drawn to their tune Intense Wear Lipstick - perfect pop of epic poetry proportions.” – Jane Gazzo, Channel [V]

"A marvellous melange of 80's inspired pop.. " - Jeff Jenkins, Inpress Magazine

"The perfect antidote to a decade of soulless electro, of parties but no pain. If Patrick Bateman took a sabbatical from butchering innocents and hoovering Bolivia’s GDP to discover Ric Ocasek, Intense Wear Lipstick might have been his Aha! moment. Genius, obviously." - Dan Gill, Threethousand

"Brisbane locals The Videomatics are playing an early slot, but there's something really compelling about them; they play dreamy, synth-y rock and wear their influences pretty heavily, but while you can hear bits and pieces of The Cure, My Bloody Valentine and especially M83, the young band carry themselves with confidence, and are clearly accumulating a decent collection of hooks…” – Alasdair Duncan, RAVE Magazine (Live Review)

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So Much More
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Fifteen Minutes
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Intense Wear Lipstick
rating:  4/5
80s style synth pop. Vocally it reminds me of Editors and Interpol. A good solid single. I'd like to hear more from these Brissie guys. I've also fou...
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So Much More
rating:  4/5
One of my favourite live tracks by these guys. Excellent stuff




Intense Wear Lipstick
rating:  3/5
Although they aren't the most original band around, I must admit they have written some of New Order's best songs. It's hard to say if it would be be...




Fifteen Minutes
rating:  5/5
Killer track. Short, hard and loud. So punchy it hurts.
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