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Violent Soho

Violent Soho

Violent Soho were an Australian alternative rock band that was formed in 2004 in the Brisbane suburb of Mansfield, Queensland, originally under the name of "showroom". For the majority of the band's existence, the line-up was composed of Luke Boerdam (lead vocals, guitar), James Tidswell (guitar, backing vocals), Luke Henery (bass, backing vocals) and Michael Richards (drums, backing vocals). Their sound has been compared to that of 1980s and 1990s alternative rock bands such as the Pixies, Mudhoney and Nirvana. Although being largely described as grunge, the band self described themselves as a "stoner pop" band. The band's third studio album, Hungry Ghost, was certified Gold in Australia in September 2014. Their fourth album, Waco, debuted at number 1 on the Australian ARIA Charts in 2016. The band's fifth album, Everything Is A-OK, was released on 3 April 2020 and also debuted at number 1 on the ARIA charts.

Albums

2008 We Don't Belong Here
2010 Violent Soho
2013 Hungry Ghost
2016 WACO
2020 Everything Is A-OK
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Features / Music
Violent Soho - No Sleep Til Mansfield Tour
Australia's biggest rock group (yep) are going for one last spin to finish the year.. Quick dot-point wrap for how fucking great Violent Soho are going at the moment: - Hungry Ghost just went gold - Four AIR Award nominations - this: -this (not so much): ...So there's plenty to celebrate, and you can join them on their epic No Sleep Til Mansfield Tour for one last mega party in 2014. Tickets via their WEBSITE from September 23: Wed 5 Nov: Discovery, Darwin | NT Fri 7 Nov: Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield | QLD Sat 8 Nov: Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast | QLD Tue 11 Nov: Brisbane Hotel, Hobart | TAS Thu 13 Nov: Spotted Cow, Toowoomba | QLD Fri 14 Nov: Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast | QLD Sat 15 Nov: The Northern, Byron Bay | NSW Wed 19 Nov: Prince of Wales, Bunbury | WA Thu 20 Nov: Dunsborough Tavern, Dunsborough | WA Fri 21 Nov: Studio 146, Albany | WA Sat 22 Sat: Capitol, Perth | WA Sun 23 Sun: HQ, Adelaide | SA Tue 25 Nov: Yahoo Bar, Shepparton | VIC Wed 26 Nov: Star Bar, Bendigo | VI
News / Music
Violent Soho Announce Epic National Tour
'No Sleep Till Mansfield' takes the red-hot Mansfield natives all around the country from this November
News / Music
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus: "Hi Violent Soho, I Like Your Band"
Or, "How to know you've really made it"
Features / Music
I Oh You DJs - Take Me To The Hospital Mixtape (Pt 1)
General champions of Australian music, I OH YOU started a mixtape series.. Curated by Scott Armstrong - the wheelspinner behind I OH YOU DJs and mastermind of I OH YOU's Froth Of The Day posts (website HERE), Take Me To The Hospital is a new monthly mixtape series "each focused on providing you with the good times you so deserve." Which is something I'm sure we can all get behind. While I OH YOU are known for leading the rock charge in this country (Violent Soho, DMA's, DZ Deathrays), part 1 of the series is all about the bangers. With deep, bassy house vibes to begin, things get bouncy towards the end. But shut up me, and chuck this bad boy on: Follow I OH YOU: FACEBOOK // SOUNDCLOUD
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Video: Violent Soho - Saramona Said
Violent Soho can do no wrong.. Between dudes ripping gumboot bongs during their set at SPLENDOUR and customised beer pong TABLES, I think it's safe to say Violent Soho are Australia's favourite rock'n'roll act in 2014. The fact they have consistently backed it up with incredible live shows and just generally being sick cunts (they really do epitomise the phrase), puts them in good stead to lord of the this country's rock heap for a long time to come. They're now taking their wares overseas, with the Aus' chart-smashing album Hungry Ghost set to take over the states. In celebration they've dropped their video clip for Saramona Said in the US, and it's a masterclass in film making from creators Garetz Media, who had purchased an old car to literally rip the roof off it and assemble moving tracks for the camera. It's epic, and will make you long for the weekend even harder than you already do:
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Violent Soho, DMAs, Golden Features, SAFIA, Coda Conduct - UTS Winterfest
The “SOHO SOHO SOHO” chant that kicked in just before midnight.
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Live Review: Violent Soho, The Smith Street Band, Malakyte - The Hi-Fi
Violent Soho at The Hi-Fi. One word - incredible.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Violent Soho, The Smith Street Band, Sounds Like Sunset - Manning Bar
Violent Soho rock hard (like they always do) in Sydney.
News / Music
Gear Stolen At Violent Soho Sydney Show
If you’ve got a belt pack receiver that doesn’t belong to you, the band would like a word
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Live Review: Violent Soho, The Smith Street Band - The Hi-Fi
We feel for you if you didn't see Violent Soho at The Hi-Fi. We really do.
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Violent Soho, The Smith Street Band, Paper Arms - The Gov
Violent Soho leave our ears ringing and throats aching in Adelaide.
News / Music
Violent Soho Sign US Deal With SideOneDummy Records
One of Australia's biggest rock bands