Artist description The sound is diverse, yet distinctly Platonic. From sparse and atmospheric ballads which bleed emotion through to raw, edgy, angst driven walls of noise, Platonic have crafted a unique and powerful identity which retains the sensibilities and accessibility of commercial pop/rock.

Music Style Alternative guitar-based rock

Musical Influences Radiohead, The Church, Placebo, Massive Attack, U2

Similar Artists Radiohead, The Cure, Placebo

Artist History During the past few years, the members of Platonic have collaborated and toured with some of Australia’s most renowned artists and bands, attracting much public and critical acclaim. The role call includes; The Whipper Snappers, Dessert Boot, The Lime Spiders, Duster, Peter Koppes & Tim Powles (The Church), Dave Easton (The Clouds), The Dervishes, The Children, Margot Smith and Elia Bell to name but a few.Platonic was an inevitable progression; unifying four musicians in late 1999 who share a common passion for creating music that is both moving and refreshingly original.

Group Members Steve Aravena – Vocals & GuitarGraham Coupland – Guitar Steve Waters – Bass & Guitar Simon Wale – Drums

Instruments Guitars, Bass & Drums

Albums 001 - 013

Press Reviews “One of the best Australian albums created this year.” … awe-inspiring production … This is one of the most talented artists to come out of Australia … “001 - 013” contains the kind of music that takes you on a journey. Music that imprints itself in your mind so deeply that it’s still playing on your thoughts long after you’ve stopped consciously thinking about it. Sarah Ortenzio. Beat Magazine - Interview (18/6/02). “Beautifully constructed musical soundscapes”. Inpress – Review. A soundtrack for a world that is being born again ... The beats are mostly slow and subtle, like the beating of a heart pulse. Imagine outback Australia on a rainy day as you cross between the sounds of Midnight Oil, The Cure, and Nine Inch Nails ... The production values are superbly textured, 001 - 013 sits somewhere in between Radiohead's “Kid A” and Vast's “Music For People”, a risky and ambitious venture that should pay off. Forte – Interview & Review (3/7/02) There is a smorgasbord of sounds here … the record’s highlight comes in early. “To Be With You" is a gentle ballad and very U2 in style. Keira takes lead vocal on this one but captures the same tenderness as Bono on a song like "Stuck In A Moment" or "One" … there is a consistency than runs right throughout this album … Radiohead fans would be advised to check it out. Hector the Rock Dog. Undercover - Review (24/6/02).

Additional Info Check the official Platonic website for regular updates

Location Sydney, NSW - Australia

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