The On Fires
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | SELF
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....an eccentric and entrancing performer, who was having an absolute blast on the stage. Intoxicating, I think it’s fair to say the crowd was swept up in the energy. - The AU Review
Type of album you will never want to put down! - www.jamendo.com
The On Fires know how to rock, plain and simple. - ThePaintedMan.com
Absolutely tearing things up in Liverpool! - www.apra-amcos.com.au
Highlights included Aussie upstarts The On Fires. - Global Times China
At risk of anarchy but also optimistic, nostalgic and funny. - Jurnalui National, Romania
Each song on the album has something different to offer the listener, and this makes it a joy to listen to. It draws you in and keeps you interested.... - Rock and Roll Report
Get your blood pumping and your feet stomping as Australia’s own hyperactive indie rockers raise the roof! - Herald Sun, Australia
Betrayer truthfully embodies that old cliché in music reviews: no two songs sound alike. You’ll be riveted to your seat throughout the ride. - Kendra Atleework, KSPC Radio
One of the important bands in the underground scene.
- TimeOut Bucharest, Romania
...popular for their energetic performances. - Kyiv Post, Ukraine
Energetic Southerners showcase new sounds
After some hectic touring over the last few years that saw them head overseas, the Adios Motherfucker EP is the latest release from this hard-working Melbourne group.
They certainly have a knack for good openings, whether it’s squelchy synths on Motherfucker, mariachi-style guitars on Adios Amigo or the sultry “Ahh yeah” at the start of Nobody Wants.
Of course, there’s more to these songs than just the engaging introductions as they lead into grungy, electro-tinged rock songs that call to mind the ‘90s sounds of Brisbane bands Regurgitator and Custard, complete with irreverently humorous lyrics and a penchant for casual swearing.
The band’s sense of humour is further revealed by the inclusion of two interludes that feature an odd British chap philosophically analysing masturbation over some excellently doomy basslines and eerie synth noises.
TREVOR WINTERS - Rave Magazine, Australia
Discography
Perfect Day (Single 2012)
Betrayer (Album 2010)
Coming Home (EP 2009)
Adios Motherf*cker (EP 2009)
Hangin' with the Living Compilation (Album 2008)
Live from Europe (Album 2007)
Let You Go (EP 2005)
Sympathy, Surrender (Singles 2004)
Sky Caves In (Album 2004)
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Bio
Who knew that a chance meeting at a swimming camp on Australia's Gold Coast would lead to a blur of red hair, sweat and mayhem playing shows to 50,000 punters?
Marty Xennoff and Max[ine] Harman, founders of The On Fires, have been touring internationally since 2007 across four continents. They've played all manner of venues from huge festivals in Europe and China, clubs and colleges in Australia/USA, to Army outposts in the Pacific.
With pounding rhythm, retro keys and a show designed to involve the audience, the band has 12 international tours and a list of recorded releases under their belt.
Comparisons to other bands have included:
David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Flaming Lips, Devo, Arcade Fire, Blondie, Black Sabbath, B52s, Hot Hot Heat, Queen, Bryan Ferry, FooFighters, Smashing Pumpkins, The Clash, Green Day, Stereophonics, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Sex Pistols, and even Elvis Costello.
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A brief youtube documentary: http://tinyurl.com/TOF-China
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HIGHLIGHTS
2012 Strawberry Festival, China
2012 Lu Dao Music Festival, China
2011 Zebra Festival, China
2011 Midi Festival, China
2011 Chook Raffle Tour USA
2011 Canadian Music Week, Toronto
2010 Equinox Skydiving and Rock Festival, Australia
2010 Kangaroo Punk Tour, USA
2010 Seven Festival, Poland
2010 RedGorilla Festival Austin, Texas
2010 Winter Tour of Poland & Slovakia
2009 Tour of Ukraine in support of Sasha Pipa's Attraktor
2009 Australian Defence Force Tour, The Solomon Islands
2008 Popkomm Festival, Berlin
2008 Tour of UK, Poland, Ukraine & Romania
2008 Liverpool Sound City Festival, U.K.
2008 St Kilda Festival, Australia
2007 Popkomm Festival, Berlin
2007 Debut Tour of seven European countries
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BOOKING & INQUIRIES
AUSTRALIA:
Leone Jackson
management@TheOnFires.com
CHINA:
Tom Mattessi
This Town Touring
thistown@hotmail.com
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