Artist info
Genre
Indie, Rock
band members
Wolfgang, James, Miles, Chris, Ale
Influences
Galaxie 500, Go-Betweens, Revolver era Beatles
Website
Bio
It wasn't a break-up — nothing like that — but for a while there Shiny Brights found themselves drifting apart. Side projects, full-time jobs, world travel, the panoply of growing up and life: it all just got in the way. Then there was the exhaustion and crippling financial strain of actually making music. After seven years together, it looked like the end was nigh for one of Adelaide's most beloved indie rock bands. But they refrained from throwing in the towel. And ever the pragmatists, they decided that perhaps a change in approach and attitude was in order. They were done with the expensive studios and producers, done with lofty expectations and broken promises, done with their management. In a move that proved absolutely necessary to keeping the band itself moving forward, The Brights decided they would do it all themselves. And on "Deep Blue Sea", the first single from the Adelaide five-piece in quite some time, the evidence of this rejuvenation is plain to see. For the first time in the band's existence, all five members of the band unite for vocal duties, sounding as intimate and carefree as they ever have. Under the guiding hand of Darren Cross (Gerling, The E.L.F.), who put his hand up to mix the track, The Shiny Brights have created a slacker pop gem, stripped back to its bones. With more tracks slated for release in 2013, this is just a taste of things to come. For a band who found themselves marooned in a deep blue sea, The Shiny Brights have thankfully found their way back ashore. Being unearthed by triple j in 2009 and selected to play both CMJ and Great Escape Festival, the bands gone on to tour with You Am I and support the likes of the DRUMS, The Living End, The Wombats, British India, Children Collide, The Grates.
Adelaide indie kids THE SHINY BRIGHTS were born in a riverside warehouse amongst an army of used whitegoods. They play hands in the air indie rock that will drive you wild! They've already shared the stage with the Wombats and Apollo Heights so are sure to be in their element when the play the Adelaide BDO!
Tell us about your music and how you formed?
Basically we are all mates from way back – we just got together from being in similar social circles. Our music has been described as up-beat and energetic. Our live show like a bull in a china shop.
What can the audience expect from you at Big Day Out?
Expect flailing limbs, a guitarist standing on a drum kit and something reminiscent of 5 x ADHD’s on a bouncy castle.
You’ve already played some impressive supports, what has been your highlight?
Playing with bands that inspire us is always amazing, but the highlight so far was definitely The Wombats gig. The crowd was great and The Wombats were awesome guys – we finished of the night necking a bottle of gin courtesy of Tord. That’s gotta be a highlight.
Who are you looking forward to seeing at the Big Day Out?
We’re massive Arctic Monkeys fans, that will be amazing – and Neil Young of course!
What’s coming up in the future?
To play BDO will be overwhelming to say the least. Busy times ahead; we have Southbound Festival, Clipsal 500 After Race Concert and the Fuse Festival on the cards and a new recording to come in 2009 as well.
Australian music is?
Underrated! It’s something to be proud of.
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Cool to hear these guys bounce back strong. Though when looked at as a whole song it might not seem to do too much, I reckon while you're listening and hanging on each word of the back-and-forth duet it's pretty effective.
Cool to hear these guys bounce back strong. Though when looked at as a whole song it might not seem to do too much, I reckon while you're listening and hanging on each word of the back-and-forth duet it's pretty effective.
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A cool, catchy upbeat track. Ticks all the boxes but can't shake the feeling that it's lacking a little in identity.
A cool, catchy upbeat track. Ticks all the boxes but can't shake the feeling that it's lacking a little in identity.