Artist description This highly inventive and articulate South Australian pop band, which formed in 2000, comprises of Ben deHoedt (Bass / Vox), Matt Harris (Guitar / Vox / Glockenspiel) and Mel Horsman (Percussion). Their canon of tight pop songs are delivered in sharp bur sts and the group shares an undeniable chemistry in their live performances. Their songs are radio friendly, intelligent pop numbers which take advantage of the three-piece dynamic, showcasing the distinctive playing styles of the band and clever arrange ments. The American Public are really into the classic pop sounds of bands like the Police, REM, New Order and the Go Betweens and also enjoy exploring electronica and hip-hop. Artists such as Matmos, Aphex Twin and De La Soul are all considered influent ial. The electronic medium has long played an important role in the formative demo work of the band, and is often used via backing tracks played off a trusty MD console on stage. This upbeat trio are not into the divisive mentality of performer / audience and like to interact with their crowd. There can be a shambolic quality to their shows which often occurs as a result of instrument swapping and people falling over glockenspiels and metallophones, which only sets them aside from regular guitar bands. The American Public naturally reinvent their recorded material when playing live. Stripped back and often integrating sample beats and glockenspiel the band present upbeat, rocking and engaging shows.e

Music Style Pop

Musical Influences New Order, the Police, REM

Similar Artists New Order, Death Cab for Cutie

Artist History With one EP ("Peachment", released 2001 through Pop Gun) and various local-radio only demo CDRs being released last year to glowing reviews and strong support on local radio, the American Public had been working on their follow-up album release "116" when Wash Records (Faker, Dappled Cities Fly) took an interest in the band. In the meantime, the boys and girl recorded a three song set at the ABC which aired on Triple J's OzMusic Show in July. After working primarily in their bedrooms, the American Public finally ventured into reknown SA studio Mixmasters with Greg Wales (You Am I, No Knife, the Vines) producing, to lay down a record which will be released in October 2002. The American Public have supported Bluebottle Kiss, Fur Patrol, Faker, You Am I and Knievel during their travels, and regularly visit Sydney. A tour in support of the Contract Killer EP will be commencing in October 2002.

Group Members Ben deHoedt Matt Harris Mel HorsmanH

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Glockenspiel, Mini-Disc

Albums Peachment EP, Contract Killer EP

Press Reviews "Raw Imaginative Pop" - Rip It Up Magazine

Location Adelaide, South Australia - Australia

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