Artist:The On Fires

Who knew that a chance meeting at a swimming camp on Australia's Gold Coast would lead to a blur of red hair, sweat and mayhem playing shows to 50,000 punters? Marty Xennoff and Max[ine] Harman, founders of The On Fires, have been touring internationally since 2007 across four continents. They've played all manner of venues from huge festivals in Europe and China, clubs and colleges in Australia/USA, to Army outposts in the Pacific. With pounding rhythm, retro keys and a show designed to involve the audience, the band has 12 international tours and a list of recorded releases under their belt. Comparisons to other bands have included: David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Flaming Lips, Devo, Arcade Fire, Blondie, Black Sabbath, B52s, Hot Hot Heat, Queen, Bryan Ferry, FooFighters, Smashing Pumpkins, The Clash, Green Day, Stereophonics, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Sex Pistols, and even Elvis Costello.