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Band names are so interesting these days, and it seems that in order to be hugely successful the stranger the better. If this is really the case then ‘The Simian Line’ should have no trouble securing their place in the spotlight. After all how many bands liken themselves to apes? You can work that one out later! Thankfully the band has more than an interesting name to recommend them, and one listen of their new EP ‘Look So Loud’ is proof of this. Hailing from beautiful Western Australia, ‘The Simian Line’ are talented, intriguing and extremely hard to label. They are rock, but they are also alternative, and perhaps just a touch of everything in between. Something tells me this level of diversity is not a mistake, and making it hard for others to label them is all just part of the plan. The sounds on ‘Look So Loud’ range from the dark and ethereal ‘Familiar Sun’, to the giddy rock styling of ‘Crawl’. Whatever the sound, they have certainly made themselves hard to ignore. You don’t get to support the likes of Hard-Fi, Sunk Lotto and The Butterfly Effect by sitting in a corner and hoping you’ll get noticed. So, let’s have one last look at the list: interesting name; check, diverse and intriguing sound; check, ability to attract interest from lovers of good music; check and double check. If the band truly wants to liken themselves to monkeys, then they are going to have to accept the fact they have evolved. - Mike Mutsaers - MEDIASEARCH
Band names are so interesting these days, and it seems that in order to be hugely successful the stranger the better. If this is really the case then ‘The Simian Line’ should have no trouble securing their place in the spotlight. After all how many bands liken themselves to apes? You can work that one out later! Thankfully the band has more than an interesting name to recommend them, and one listen of their new EP ‘Look So Loud’ is proof of this. Hailing from beautiful Western Australia, ‘The Simian Line’ are talented, intriguing and extremely hard to label. They are rock, but they are also alternative, and perhaps just a touch of everything in between. Something tells me this level of diversity is not a mistake, and making it hard for others to label them is all just part of the plan. The sounds on ‘Look So Loud’ range from the dark and ethereal ‘Familiar Sun’, to the giddy rock styling of ‘Crawl’. Whatever the sound, they have certainly made themselves hard to ignore. You don’t get to support the likes of Hard-Fi, Sunk Lotto and The Butterfly Effect by sitting in a corner and hoping you’ll get noticed. So, let’s have one last look at the list: interesting name; check, diverse and intriguing sound; check, ability to attract interest from lovers of good music; check and double check. If the band truly wants to liken themselves to monkeys, then they are going to have to accept the fact they have evolved. - Mike Mutsaers - MEDIASEARCH
Discography
"Look So Loud" - EP (2006)
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The Simian Line launched their debut ep 'Look So Loud' through MGM to a sold out crowd at the Amplifier Bar in November '06. They are a 5 piece alternative rock outfit from Perth in Western Australia. They originally formed in 2004 before undergoing a series of lineup and stylistic changes.
Since their earlier projects the band has come a long way in both sound and song writing as well as their active stage performance. They have been gigging regularly around Perth and have supported nationally and internationally renowned acts including Hard-Fi (UK), The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, Eskimo Joe, Antiskeptic and Birds Of Tokyo as well as playing The Big Day Out, The Rockathon for Cancer and recently the WAMi Spectacular with Gyroscope and Snowman. They have appeared on multiple compilation albums including Kiss My WAMi 2005, Left of Centre and S.L.A.M.
'Look So Loud' is the first offering from this emerging Perth based rock outfit, however they are anything but your typical "loud" rock band. Whether it be the heartfelt ballad 'Adore You' or the riff heavy 'Illumination', The Simian Line provide a sophistication and honesty throughout its seven tracks, with an emphasis on versatility. After a short history the hype surrounding this group can now be understood. This is just a taste of things to come from a band that appeal to the masses.
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