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band, named after the Audrey the Skipping Girl Vinegar sign, located in

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2004–2007: Formation and ''One Chance''

Forming in 2004 the quartet wrote and rehearsed solidly before debuting live in 2006. Once playing they soon secured support slots opening for larger acts such as Bob Evans,

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before releasing the single "One Chance" and its filmclip later in the year. The single received high rotation on

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radio, and drew the attention of several major record labels which the band negotiated with before choosing to take their own business Secret Fox to the smaller, independent label Popboomerang with distribution through

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2008–2009: ''Sift The Noise''

Skipping Girl Vinegar recorded their debut album '' Sift the Noise'' over a 14-month period "in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and studios across

, as well as a beach shack in Aireys Inlet". ''Sift the Noise'' was produced and recorded by Greg Arnold, Brisbane-based producer Caleb James and Mark Lang. The album is notable for its intricate library-book-style packaging. Upon release the album garnered positive reviews. '' Rip It Up'' magazine in

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and ''Rave Magazine'' in

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both made the "Sift The Noise" single their respective "Single of the Week". JMAG and the Music Australia Guide (MAG) both gave the album 4.5 stars. The title track was added to high rotation on

and ABC local radio nationwide in February 2009. The accompanying animated clip for 'Sift The Noise' also received critical acclaim with

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featuring it as the band's second 'indie clip of the week'.

2010–2013: ''Keep Calm Carry the Monkey''

March 2010 saw the release of the band's first single, "One Long Week", which heralded a harder and more dynamic sound. New member, violinist and keyboard player Kelly Lane was brought into the band in early 2010. Skipping Girl Vinegar opened the

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festival, before releasing the singles "Wasted", "Chase the Sun", and "You Can", all taken from third album " Keep Calm Carry The Monkey". Following a tour with Irish band Ash, the single "Making Our Way" was released to radio in mid 2013.

2015: ''The Great Wave''

2013 single "Making Our Way" was taken from the band's most recent album ''The Great Wave'', released in May 2015. Preceding the release of the album was single ''Dance Again''.

Discography

Singles

*2008 - "One Chance" *2009 - "Sift The Noise" *2009 - "Sinking" *2010 - "One Long Week" *2010 - "Wasted" *2011 - "Here She Comes" *2011 - "You Can" *2011 - "Chase the Sun" *2013 - "Making our Way" *2015 - "Dance Again"

Albums

*2008 - '' Sift the Noise'' *2011 - '' Keep Calm Carry The Monkey'' *2015 - ''The Great Wave''

Compilation albums

*2010 - ''Key of Sea''

References

External links

Official Website

Skipping Girl Vinegar's Myspace site

Popboomerang Website
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