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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.
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Yamaha - an open letter

1 Nov 2011 | from www.dappledblog.com

Dear Yamaha, Our band, the Dappled Cities, have long been fans of your motorbikes. I think you also made a bar fridge in 1996 in the shape of a guitar - we are also a fan of this type of product. …

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