The Boat People
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 (US), David Byrne (US), Midlake (US), Dogs Die in Hot Cars (UK) and Idlewild (UK). 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 and The Dandy Warhols. After a string of well-received EPs, and 12 east coast Aus tours The Boat People released their much-anticipated debut album “yesyesyesyesyes” to great critical acclaim (“The most sparkling and vibrant Australian Record in years. It has made the world a conspicuously better place.” Time Off ) Seven songs have gained high rotation on national youth radio station Triple J and latest single “Unsettle My Heart” was added to national commercial radio station Nova and won the Song Of The Year at the inaugural Q Song Awards.In a country known best for its AC and its DC, The Boat People are one of a small number of bands forging a New Australian sound and taking it to the world at large. The band has recently made inroads internationally with showcases (Musexpo, USA, The Great Escape UK – selected for 2008), airplay (Indie 103.3 USA, Sveriges Radio SRX in Sweden), heavy rotation on US cable station IMF, and since Sept 2007 extensive airplay on Nic Harcourt’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic” on KCRW including selection as a KCRW top tune. In Feb 2008 the band won the CMJ grand prize.A shiny new album is being released in 2008.MANAGEMENT CONTACTRick Chazanideasm@bigpond.net.auP : 617 3870 5533 M : + 61412 721 417 www.theboaties.com ; www.myspace.com/theboatpeople
