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The John Steel Singers

The John Steel Singers

The John Steel Singers were an Australian six-piece band from Brisbane, Queensland, named after a toy horse that band member Tim Morrissey named John Steel. They were formed in 2007 when Morrissey and Scott Bromiley decided to start making music together and were soon joined by Ross Chandler, Pete Bernoth, Pat McDermott and Luke McDonald (formerly of Sunk Loto) . The band released an EP and a mini album independently before signing with Levi's Jeans' record label Levity and releasing another EP, In Colour. The band has had multiple tracks on rotation on Triple J, won a Triple J Unearthed competition and became the Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2008. The band's song 'Overpass' placed 52nd in the 2010 Hottest 100.

Albums

2008 The Beagle and the Dove
2010 Tangalooma
2013 Everything's a Thread
2016 Midnight at the Plutonium
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Reviews / Live
Live Review: The John Steel Singers, Alex Lahey
"The crowd just went nuts towards the set's close."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The John Steel Singers, Alex Lahey
"It was a groovy jam session that featured a saxophone, trombone and chimes."
News / Music
The John Steel Singers Are Going On Hiatus After Their Upcoming Album Tour
The stalwart ensemble have announced their intention to pull up stumps indefinitely following their impending sojourn
News / Music
The John Steel Singers Announce National Tour Dates In Honour Of New Album
'Midnight At The Plutonium' is out today
Features / Music
Why You Shouldn't Call 'Midnight At The Plutonium' A Concept Album
"I think it's a bit of a dirty word."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: The John Steel Singers - Midnight At The Plutonium
"It's short, sweet and something to get excited about when they inevitably tour it."
News / Music
The John Steel Singers Drop New Tour Dates And Single
"Who says 8 minutes is too long for a single?... Everybody apparently?...dang."
News / Music
Meet The Stars Of The John Steel Singers' New Video, Their Adorable Dogs
"Our whole budget was spent on dog treats."
Features / Music
BIGSOUND Artist Profile: The John Steel Singers
News / Music
BIGSOUND Live 2015 Announces Massive First Round Of Acts
50 artists announced.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The John Steel Singers, Jeremy Neale, Primitive Motion
Providing the turbo to The John Steel Singers, Jeremy Neale continues with retro-inspired instrumentals, bringing to mind a contemporised blend of old school Buddy Holly and The Monkees.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: The John Steel Singers, Jeremy Neale, Bell Weather Department
And sound issues aside, the band still put on a pretty damn good show, churning out psych-pop grooves and tight harmonies, caught up in the chaos of a whirlwind tour around the country and embracing the last night before Sydney’s new lockout laws were to come into effect.
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