1. An Australian band Formed in late 2003 by Simon Carter and Beck Darwon. In August 2004 they released their first self-titled EP. In September of that same year they released their debut album entitled ‘Stomp On Tripwires’. In 2005 the band undertook numerous tours, with support slots for bands such as Dallas Crane and The Von Bondies and also received nominations for the ‘Best Newcomer’ and ‘Best Bass Player’ awards at the 2005 Jack Awards. The band released the EP ‘80 In The Shade’ in November 2006. ‘Call Me Anytime’, from the EP, received significant airplay on numerous indie radio stations, and the video was played on MTV, Channel [V] and Rage. It also placed #33 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2006. In 2007 they released their sophomore album entitled “Drop It In Their Laps’ on Inertia records, as well as embarking on a tour with Expatriate. In early 2008, founding member Beck Darwon left the band due to the fact that she no longer wished to tour. Rather than continue on, Simon Carter decided to put the band on indefinite hiatus and pursue a solo career. 2. There is also an American rock band The Cops from Seattle, Washington. They are currently signed with Mt. Fuji Records. Their influences include The Kinks, The Clash and The Buzzcocks. They also incorporate elements of dub and reggae. In early 2004, John Randolph and Michael Jaworski joined to form their pop band, Hello From Waveland. They had lost their drummer to a snow boarding accident and had no permanent bass player. Randolph then recruited his college pal David Weeks, who had been drumming in a handful of projects since leaving Kinski in 2002. Soon after, they changed their name to The Cops, and recorded 10 songs in 3 days in Randolph’s basement. In Spring 2005, the band released a debut EP entitled Why Kids Go Wrong on Mt. Fuji Records and began receiving regular rotation on both KEXP and mainstream alternative station The End. Their first show as The Cops, they shared a sold-out bill with The Walkmen.They continued to play shows with Sebadoh, The Kills and The Hold Steady, who eventually took them along for a West coast tour in Summer 2005. A year later, the band added Drew Church on bass guitar. After 2 years and 110 live shows, Church was enlisted as a permanent member. |
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