Aleks and the Ramps

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Aleks and the Ramps are a Melbourne five-piece, spilling out a stew of surreal, banjo-driven indie-pop - with hints of psychedelia, doo-wop and even bossa nova. Led by Aleks’ banjo and his acerbic lyrics, the crew is filled out by bassist Denim Owl, guitarist Flying Simon, and musical nomad Extreme Wheeze (who roams about the stage, playing any instrument in his path). The band, mid-2007, also included dancing drummer Captain Rad - who moved to Perth, leaving a vacancy, which was filled by Black Wasp. In late 2010, after a successful tour of Japan (with ii), Denim Owl left the group to pursue her eponymous project. Black Wasp departed several months and one show later, following the completion of the group’s third album. They were replaced by Whistling Nancy (also of Kikuyu) and Pascal Barbare (of Pascal Barbare and Teeth) respectively.

The group released their first album - Pisces Vs Aquarius - on Melbourne indie label Cavalier Music (now no longer). They have also released two EPs (They’re Recording Everything We Say, and Attack Mode - a Canadian tour EP) and appeared on compilations including Cyclic Defrost’s Emergent compilation (streamable on last.fm) and The Lifted Brow (a book/CD package). In March 2008, they recorded a radio single, ‘Hey Owl’, for a mail-out to international radio stations.
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  • laheadphonist

    Love Alex Bryant deep voice!

    11 Dec 2011 Reply

  • seedling

    Touring Japan in October 2010!

    22 May 2010 Reply

  • supertang

    recordings are somewhat less manic than live shows. both good though.

    4 Jan 2010 Reply

  • tuman73

    they were so much fun at the order of melbourne gig =)

    23 Dec 2009 Reply

  • PseudoSinister

    So few listeners. This band deserves a bit more exposure! New album is amazing!

    23 Oct 2009 Reply

  • mcdermj2

    good show at the spring tones the other night.

    28 Sep 2009 Reply

  • Clandestinka

    New CD out I heard- must have. milk it.

    1 Jul 2009 Reply

  • CaptureTheCat

    aleks and the ramps are great.

    7 Mar 2009 Reply

  • what-a-building

    You were beautiful at camp. I so very much want the song where you frolic around with your instruments and indulge in coordinated dance moves. What is it? I cant wait to see you on valentines day. meow

    9 Feb 2009 Reply

  • rabidguy

    will Perth get any love? you guys are amazing!

    4 Nov 2008 Reply

  • carol_s

    how about some gigs eh?

    6 Jul 2008 Reply

  • trafficsounds

    aleks and the juggernauts?

    21 Jan 2008 Reply

  • seedling

    Midnight Juggernauts?

    27 Nov 2007 Reply

  • jeanpoole

    radskins indeed!

    10 Nov 2007 Reply

  • seedling

    Have you tried Cavalier Music? They are officially the label. Maybe they can do a mailorder thing?

    2 Jun 2007 Reply

  • anorakhighst

    Is there anywhere one can buy Pisces Vs. Aquarius online? Neither Red Eye nor Missing Link have it.

    1 Apr 2007 Reply

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