The Boat People

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Described as the “masters of perfectly unconventional pop”( Inpress. ), the acts The Boat People have supported in Australia give a further inkling of their sound. These include The Shins, David Byrne, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Idlewild as well as fellow natives Missy Higgins and Evermore. However, obvious heroes Crowded House are still where comparisons are most readily drawn. Having two lead singers also evokes a Gomez-like arrangement in which whoever writes the song has to sing it. Other Comparisons include Split Enz, Wilco, John Lennon, Coldplay and The Dandy Warhols.

Having released 3 EPs with constant national radio play, national touring and video play, The Boat People released their much-anticipated debut album “yesyesyesyesyes” to great critical acclaim (“The most sparkling and vibrant Australian Record in years… yesyesyesyesyes has made the world a conspicuously better place.” Time Off). Three songs gained high rotation on national youth radio station Triple J and latest single “Unsettle My Heart” was added to national commercial radio station Nova.

The band showcased in Los Angeles at Musexpo conference culminating in the signing of US film and television deal, airplay on Indie 103.1 and heavy rotation on US cable station IMF for “Unsettle My Heart”. The band is now getting ready to record album number 2 which is due for release in early 2008.

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1	Awkward Orchid Orchard full track	70
2	Born In The 80s full track	27
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4	As If I Could full track	18
5	Light Of Love (You Got A...) full track	17
6	Clean	16
7	Hours n Hours full track	15
8	Panic full track	14
9	Babysnake full track	12
10	On Your Side full track	10
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12	Building Bridges, Digging Caves	7
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MEDicINeMAN_ wrote:
last month

These guys are awesome. I kept hearing their songs on triple j and was like "Hmm, should I?" and I did... that is, buy their album. Was good decision!!

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figjamjoe wrote:
August 2009

Mr Dougan was my guitar teacher, I remember when he used to just pick up a guitar and play some sweet tunes

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Jgardine wrote:
June 2009

I love Awkward Orchid Orchard, and Unsettle my Heart! Awesome songs. I keep trying to get people into these guys because especially here, no one it seems knows them. I'm sick of centre mainstream music. Really people should listen to more of these guys

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nukes39 wrote:
June 2009

you guys rocked at greenfest!

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shazmax wrote:
March 2009

anyone actually figured every band out it their " awkward orchid orchard" vid?

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brusivalo wrote:
February 2009

sweet! :D

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hobiecat717 wrote:
January 2009

heard you on radio in the States! real nice ...

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PurplePin wrote:
January 2009

another great Aussie band ;) my best discovery recently

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Marshallmaddnes wrote:
November 2008

great new album

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onthebeatpete wrote:
October 2008

love the new album!!!

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exitfare wrote:
October 2008

Hey guys! The Boat People are playing the Stranded in Stereo showcase during CMJ on 10/22. They go on at 8:45PM; other bands playing include Real Ones, Pale Young Gentlemen, Bamboo Shoots, Grand Avenue, Go Motion, and Simon Says No. Club website [http://www.clubmidway.com/]

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Lilian_Lies wrote:
June 2008

the new song is great

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nattogc wrote:
May 2008

www.theboaties.com/free

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hollyy___x wrote:
July 2007

Added to Aussie Undiscovered's list!

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aforb-anduforme wrote:
April 2007

Why is Melbourne the only related group :D Where's Brissi?

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pranlobha wrote:
March 2007

yeah, well (dearest brother of mine) my co-worker is the drummer's sister! love 'clean' and 'unsettle my heart'.

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thnku4thelemon wrote:
March 2007

i know someone who knows them! hahaha

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onthebeatpete wrote:
February 2007

New Pic Added! Awesome Band :)

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charmedquark wrote:
November 2006

they're great! <3

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JTeeny wrote:
April 2006

the shoutbox is empty? thats incredible, i love these guys and they get quite the spin on triple j. well its not empty anymore!

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