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, Western Australia, Australia. The group has released one E.P. ''Colourful Girl'' in July 2010, recorded with vocalist Aaron Malone with producer Anthony Cormican (

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, who had recently returned to Perth from

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. After several member changes in 2011, the line-up consisted of Jeremy Gregory, Michael Tan and Matt Bell, with producer Anthony Cormican often performing with the band as the lead guitarist, and John Sherrit as the band's sound engineer. The band is known for an eclectic mix of R&B, classical and pop.

bass player Phil Stack has described the band as sounding like "Stevie Wonder meets Debussy meets Queen".

Members

* Jeremy Gregory - vocals * Michael Tan - keys, synthesiser, violin, guitar, programming * Matt Bell - synthesiser, guitar, bass, programming

Discography

Albums/EPs

* ''Colourful Girl'' (July 2010)

External links

Official Website

References

{{reflist Western Australian musical groups