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. They were formed as Collusion by Scotch College students Hugh Gurney, Ravi Sharma, Scott McMurtrie and Sam Bethune. They later changed to Skybombers, a name inspired by an icy-pole. Their placing a demo song "It Goes Off" on

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brought them their first TV appearances. They had early international attention when "It Goes Off" of their EP ''Sirens'' made the most-played list on L.A.'s

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and played a showcase gig at

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. They have toured Australia, Japan and USA.Caulfield Glen Eira/Port Philip Leader, 28 July 2008, "New horizons" by Aaron Langmaid and their debut album ''Take Me To Town'' was recorded in L.A. with Rick Parker (

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).MX (Australia), 5 June 2008, "Bombs away" by Karina Dunger The band made their way on video game media in 2007 when "It Goes Off" appeared on the soundtrack for ''

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'', the song later reappeared on ''

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'' in early 2008. Black Carousel was recorded in LA, again with Rick Parker at the helm.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

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