The Rational Academy

The Rational Academy are a 4 (sometimes 5, sometimes 6) piece band based in Brisbane, Australia. After a slew of 7" vinyl EP's they released their debut album "A Heart Against Your Own" in 2008. Produced by Lawrence English, the album married the Academy's pop leanings and guitar-heavy wall of sound approach with deeper avant-garde and experimental interests. In 2009 they released their sophomore effort "Swans" and were awarded "Best New Music / Experimental" at the QMusic QSong awards, where they were also nominated for "Song of the Year".