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Sydney, Australia (1997 – present)
Dappled Cities (formerly Dappled Cities Fly) are a five-piece indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. Their music has been described as art rock or experimental pop. Their guitar-based songs typically combine melodies with the complex time signatures and tempo changes associated with post rock. Occasional falsetto vocals and the use of effects pedals (delay in particular) are also characteristic of their sound.
The band, originally called Periwinkle, came together in the suburbs in 1997 when 15-year-olds Dave Rennick and Hugh Boyce were joined by Alex Moore and English-born Tim Derricourt. The line-up has occasionally expanded on stage to include keyboardists Mark Bradshaw and later Ned Cooke who is now a permanent member of the band.
The band played at various all ages shows and charity benefits until they reached legal age to play in the licensed venues which are the focus of Sydney’s live rock scene. The band members moved to the inner suburbs of Sydney and after various name changes settled on Dappled Cities Fly, chosen because its inappropriateness as a band name made them laugh at the time although the band ‘have regretted it ever since’. Their frequent live shows drew a regular following of fans and the band became popular supporting international acts touring eastern Australia.
The band, originally called Periwinkle, came together in the suburbs in 1997 when 15-year-olds Dave Rennick and Hugh Boyce were joined by Alex Moore and English-born Tim Derricourt. The line-up has occasionally expanded on stage to include keyboardists Mark Bradshaw and later Ned Cooke who is now a permanent member of the band.
The band played at various all ages shows and charity benefits until they reached legal age to play in the licensed venues which are the focus of Sydney’s live rock scene. The band members moved to the inner suburbs of Sydney and after various name changes settled on Dappled Cities Fly, chosen because its inappropriateness as a band name made them laugh at the time although the band ‘have regretted it ever since’. Their frequent live shows drew a regular following of fans and the band became popular supporting international acts touring eastern Australia.
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Zounds
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Granddance
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The Price Single
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chameleonbuoy wrote:
Their twitter says they're filming the clip for Miniature Alas. I didn't expect that to be the second single :S
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secretpassage wrote:
holy chord
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NiteShok wrote:
http://www.onemovementword.com/2009/10/four-questions-with-dappled-cities/
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chameleonbuoy wrote:
Dappled Cities are now, and forever will be, an Aria nominated band :o Best Independent Release for Zounds. Congrats.
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Enan-Alex wrote:
Hey, check out a review of their album "Zounds" here at: http://highlyevolvedau.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/zounds-dappled-cities/
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chameleonbuoy wrote:
Zounds makes me wish my half hour drive to work was 25mins 42secs longer.
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NiteShok wrote:
Dappled are playing One Movement For Music festival in Perth, Australia on October 17-18 2009. For more info see: http://www.onemovementword.com/2009/09/one-movement-showcase-music-festival-artists-third-announcement/
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juepucta wrote:
Granddance being given away free by Dangerbird on their website. Ltd time thing, i presume. Hustle.
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lukeyg wrote:
Apart is awesome, I also love Slow For Me, My Island. Gonna get the bonus EP version as well tomorrow
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daralon wrote:
Apart is my favourite track on Zounds. SOOOOOOO good!
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ohallorann wrote:
too right we live in the future.
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hiponion wrote:
So Zounds is fucking sweet.
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CptSassy wrote:
Got excited every time one of their songs were played this week on triple j, going to be an amazing album!
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lukeyg wrote:
The Price is soooo good. I can't fucking wait for Zounds. and the tour
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angelopeb wrote:
They deserve more than this.
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emily_mercury wrote:
DAPPLED RULE THE WORLD ALL AGES GIG 6th JUNE AT THE FACTORY SYDNEY GET TICKETS I SURE HAVE
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furrybloke wrote:
Dappled cities are supporting LCD Soundsystem in Jan. Who's coming?
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clearskies wrote:
have to say their cover of try not to breathe really did rem justice
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JewelDrop wrote:
Thanks for that link, excellent piece of music. And months later I'm still in love with their album. I'd die to see them live.
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U2inUtah wrote:
Dappled Cities recently did a cover of REM's Try Not To Breathe for a 15 year tribute to the album Automatic For The People. A free download of the song can be found here: http://www.stereogum.com/drivexv/
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Falls Music & Arts Festival - Lorne
Lorne Falls Festival Site, Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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Peats Ridge Festival
Peats Ridge Festival, Glenworth Valley, Australia
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Peats Ridge Festival
Peats Ridge, Glenworth Valley (,NSW), Australia
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News
Smac us up B!
28 Oct 2009 | from www.dappledblog.com
Hey all
We are nominated for a couple of Smacs and it would be awesome if you voted for us here: http://smacawards.com/
We are in the categories of record of the year (for Zoundssssss), best Sydney song (the Price)…
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Dappled nominated for an ARIA - and where we came from
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Goodbye, Hoey….
28 Sep 2009 | from www.dappledblog.com
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