THE CRAYON FIELDS create shimmering pop that is entirely without pretension. Since the release of their Pitchfork-rated debut Animal Bells, the Melbourne band have quietly won over many fans and critics as they toured the country with a diverse range of artists of international acts including Cornelius, Deerhoof, Peter Bjorn and John, The Dirty Three, Lloyd Cole and Built To Spill. Their anticipated sophomore release is due in early 2009.
Geoff O’Connor, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Melbourne quartet the Crayon Fields, is a myopic boy genius whose record collection consists almost solely of op-shop vinyl LPs released before 1970. Consequently, the Crayon Fields play intricate, atmospheric pop songs that recall the minor key majesty and close-knit harmonies of 60s maestros such as the Zombies, the Byrds and the Beach Boys.
www.myspace.com/thecrayonfields
Also Auckland 3 piece country pop band, Wildwood Lights ! frick yeah.
www.myspace.com/wildwoodlights
And mystery band announced....Cool Rainbows!
www.myspace.com/djeisansuskov
$10 !
While were at it, have a nosy at Geoffs solo project SLY HATS (www.myspace.com/slyhatsmusic) also touring Christchurch at Wunderbar Feb 12th with support from Aleks and The Ramps and (both from Melbourne), also Pine, and Toad. $8!
Wellington at Watusi Bar, Feb 14th with support from about 1000 bands. Aleks and The Ramps, Pikelet, The Sing Songs and Wildwood Lights...$5!
