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Intercooler
Powerpop / Rock / Western Swing

"Yes?"

Brisbane, QLD
Australia

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Last Login:  7/2/2008
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   Intercooler: General Info
Member Since7/19/2005
Band Websiteintercoolermusic.com
Band MembersPhil Ballantyne - Vocals/Guitar
Damon Cox - Drums/Vocals
Darek Mudge - Guitar
Joel Potter - Bass


Request to hear Intercooler's 'All Coming Back To Me' or 'Wasted My Day' on triple j radio:
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REVIEWS:

Time Off Magazine 'Carving Others' single review. Jan 2007...

The razor-sharp, killer riff, the intoxicating vocals and the shout-out-loud chorus are just the icing on the cake for this first single from Brisbane quartet Intercooler’s upcoming second record, Forever Or Whatever. Drawing you in and never letting go, ‘Carving Others’ is evidence that we have yet another potential major Brisbane national success story for 2007.

Having already won the Sunscreen Video competition with the clip to this very song, more national household name status is just around the corner. Intercooler are showing signs of a new level of songwriting with, and as such, their album should be high on your list of anticipated albums for this year.





Time Off Magazine 'Forever Or Whatever' album review. Feb 2007...

Studio time can make or break an album, and, after only ever hinting at their full potential, some extra tinkering with producer Magoo has paid huge dividends for indie guitar pop-rockers Intercooler. Forever Or Whatever is easily their finest collection of songs, but the lick, spit and polish of the studio has turned uncut stones into gems.

Florid opener ‘Sail This Into Me’ sets the agenda, with a delicate refrain swelling into grander territory on the back of Lord-esque organ (that’s Jon, not the saviour). Single ‘Carving Others’, ‘Destiny’ and the squelchy, snappy pop of ‘All Coming Back To Me’ are more in line with their past repertoire, yet it’s when Intercooler really shove the envelope that things get interesting - see how the spectre of George Harrison sits on the shoulder of ‘Situations’, or the way the moodiness of ‘Come Back Down’ is amplified by the creeping arrangement.

In a clever ploy, Intercooler fire on all cylinders on the home stretch with the looped, siren soul of ‘Hold Me Again’, the question-is-the answer puzzle of ‘My Problem’ and kiddie-choir backed majesty of ‘OK Girl’.

As the title Forever Or Whatever intimates, depending on its success or failure, this could be Intercooler’s defining coming-of-age or last roll of the dice. Whatever, it deserves a hearty, wide embrace. Don’t dare leave this one unloved.

4 1/2 stars





Rave Magazine 'Forever Or Whatever' album review. Feb 2007...

Album Of The Week

With their debut album being released way back in 2002, it’s taken locals Intercooler quite a while to return with a follow-up. But better late than never, especially when this 14-tracker meets all expectations and then some. With the renowned Magoo joining the band at the production desk, they’ve obviously gone about their task methodically – just listen to the careful layering that’s gone on in opening track Sail This Into Me just for starters – but haven’t stayed there long enough to overcook it all. And, in a neat blend of the fresh and the familiar, they kept their well-honed knack for mixing up crisp melodies and more crafted stuff, but add newer dimensions to it all this time around. So, whether it’s the singalong pop of Wasted My Day, complete with handclaps, gritty but brisk rockers like Move From My Way (deliciously retro without being slavishly so), OK Girl’s acoustic guitar strum and anchored cellos lifting off with a children’s choir, or the anthemic crunch of Carving Others, this is the sound of ambitions being well and truly realised.

In New York recently, they rated Brisbane as one of the cities to watch for new music. Is it too much to suggest Intercooler may be one of the reasons why?

4 stars





Time Off Magazine live review. The Zoo, Brisbane Feb 2007...

As The Velvet Underground’s ‘I’m Sticking With You’ fades out, Intercooler emerge to launch their second album Forever Or Whatever, and from square one they are jaw-dropping. Opening with three of the best riffs on the new album (‘Destiny’, ‘Carving Others’, and ‘Move From My Way’), the lads stunningly put their best foot forward in a manner that’d perhaps even please riff-maestro Keith Richards. After taking a minute to catch their breath and address the crowd, they jump into ‘Situations’, and frontman Phil Ballantyne then gees up punters with his shrilled vocal tones on ‘Pop Clothes’. The sweet melody of this song’s chorus morphs into a blinding solo by guitarist Darek Mudge, who throughout the night puts his very tasty, shit-hot flourishes over every tune.

As the drum intro of ‘All Coming Back To Me’ is pounded out with metronome-like precision, Ballantyne prefaces the song by revealing that it’s a true story. After the super-fucking cool ‘Wasted My Day’, Ballantyne grabs an acoustic and Darek jumps on keys for the pleadingly honest album opener ‘Sail This Into Me’.

Intercooler almost beat U2 at their own game with the sublime ‘Hold Me Again’, before inviting four female friends onstage for album (and show) closer ‘OK Girl’. The added cello and harmonies give this song a beautifully lush feel, and the crowd’s cries of “We want more” are met with an encore of two older songs. Playing note-perfect renditions of practically every song on Forever Or Whatever, Intercooler have pulled off a performance that won’t be forgotten for a long time.

Record LabelPlus One Records / Shock
Type of LabelIndie





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   About Intercooler
A Mexican guitar was the catalyst for the formation of Intercooler in 2001. Had it been made in the US, perhaps the story would read a little differently.

Jaded by the ‘struggling artist’ cliché, Joel Potter (bass) hung up his instrument and pissed off to the UK, perhaps resigned to the fact that running around in circles for the sake of music wasn’t worth it.

Meanwhile, back in Oz, vocalist and guitarist Phil Ballantyne was getting restless. He knew of the possibilities he and Potter could explore if they gave it an honest shot. An epiphany of sorts occurred when the guitar Ballantyne had his sights on turned out to be a sub-standard Mexican copy and unfavourable trade for his beloved Telecaster. Not interested, he took the $1400 on offer, added a further $12 and bought himself a plane ticket to London to drag Potter home.

Arriving back home two months before Potter, Ballantyne enlisted the services of drummer Damon Cox and guitarist Michael Caso (later replaced by Darek Mudge), and the Intercooler line-up was almost complete. As though they were organising a show for a homecoming queen, the three put all they could into developing their raw rock sound for Potter’s return. So impressed by the enthusiasm and commitment of his band mates, who had been slogging away at it for the past couple of months, Potter’s inspiration for music was rediscovered.

In late 2002, Intercooler released it’s debut Old School Is The New School, to critical acclaim. The band’s crossover of pop/rock, sophisticated melody, strong hooks, layered harmonies and rhythmic beats ensured the tunes were a winning combination for the listening public. Triple j radio, Fly TV, Rage, MTV and Channel [V] showed their support by instantly adding tracks from Intercooler’s debut to their playlists.

Following the release of the album, Intercooler toured up and down the east coast of Australia, playing alongside some of Australia’s biggest names including The Living End, The Casanovas, Dallas Crane and Grinspoon – and supported international acts Teenage Fanclub, The Buzzcocks, Gomez and Maximo Park.

Continuing it’s progress, Intercooler went on to play the Big Day Out and Livid festivals in 2003. That same year the band also toured the US and supported Red Hot Chili Peppers and Queens Of The Stone Age. With such a positive response from US audiences, Intercooler headed back to the US in 2004 and 2005 for further tours.

Somewhere amongst all this activity, the boys managed to release their EP Dance Of A Thousand Promises – also a hit, spending 41 weeks in the top 20 of the Australian Independent Charts. And Intercooler doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon.

2006 saw the boys play the Big Day Out again, and lock themselves away in the studio to record their second album. Produced with Magoo (Midnight Oil, Regurgitator, Butterfingers), the album flaunts the evolution of Intercooler over the past five years. The band’s signature pop/rock sound is still there, but teamed now with elements of electronica, beats, mature harmonies and melody – it’s an album that proudly crosses boundaries, a courageous body of work that’s both daring and sincere.

Intercooler’s sophomore album entitled Forever Or Whatever is out now on Plus One Records/Shock.






Forever Or Whatever

Out Now!







Tracklisting:

1. Sail This Into Me
2. Destiny
3. Carving Others
4. All Coming Back To Me
5. Wasted My Day
6. Situations
7. Futures Created
8. Come Back Down
9. Navigate This
10. Move From My Way
11. Pop Clothes
12. Hold Me Again
13. My Problem
14. Ok Girl




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Amy Cushway





May 30 2008 3:53 PM

AMY CUSHWAY
To Play
THE SUPPERCLUB (darlinghurst)
This Thursday 5th June
8PM
www. myspace. com/amycushway
Hope you enjoy :) xo
MÓTHER- ROBOT...





May 26 2008 1:16 AM

ahhh you guys come to NSW...
please haha
hmmm and make some more fishcakes yeh
lol
i love you guys...
xoxo
AARON PATERSON





May 28 2008 5:46 PM

Cheers for the add.
Love your music guy's!

-Aaron
Fi Claus





May 10 2008 3:08 AM

hey boys! good to hear you plugged & played on Nova the other day.
Just thought i should let you know i'm playing Rics Sunday 18 May 4pm, w/ Merri-May Gill as very funny and special guest support.
Cheers- Fi Claus :>
Tenth Planet Australian Fan Space





May 22 2008 5:20 AM

Hi Intercooler, welcome to the Tenth Planet...enjoy!

Cheers!

Carolyn & Allannah,
Tenth Planet Australian Fan Space.
Making Hey





May 23 2008 9:24 AM

Hey! See you there!


Fi Claus





May 10 2008 3:08 AM

hey boys! good to hear you plugged & played on Nova the other day.
Just thought i should let you know i'm playing Rics Sunday 18 May 4pm, w/ Merri-May Gill as very funny and special guest support.
Cheers- Fi Claus :>
Tym Guitars





Apr 14 2008 5:38 AM

Tym guitars is opening a new shop at 715 Ann street, the Valley this Sat, 19th April. Over 100 second hand guitars and also pedals, amps, hire gear etc. It's THE BEST guitar shop in Brisbane. Trust me. Come and check it out, you won't believe it.
TRAVEL BARBITURATE





Apr 11 2008 6:42 PM

CHEERS GUYS,,PHARKING COOL STUFF,,KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK..
kooder (good music)





Apr 9 2008 8:14 AM

Happy to be allowed into your MySpace neighborhood. It is an honor to be here.

kooder
ILLICIT EVE





Apr 5 2008 3:20 AM

Long time no speak how are you guys getting on?
OUR HOUSE





Mar 31 2008 5:45 PM

THIS FRIDAY PHDJ (PURPLE SNEAKERS) & VVC @ OUR HOUSE THIS WILL BE THE BIGGEST OUR HOUSE SO FAR!! - EMPIRE CORNER BAR.... AND ITS FREE!!

Photobucket
Mustang Promotions





Mar 18 2008 4:39 AM

Hey, thanks for accepting the add. I dug out some old papers the other day and have an old bio of yours from about 10 years ago when I had a booking agency. Nice to see it's all working out. Keep up the great work and your site looks awesome. Cheers for now, Mustang Sally
OUR HOUSE





Mar 12 2008 3:15 AM

THIS WEEK @ OUR HOUSE I HEART HIROSHIMA (DJ SET), MAXIMUM BLADE & VVC! NEXT WEEK - THE ONE AND ONLY PHDJ vs VVC!! AND AS ALWAYS ITS FREE!!

14 March I Heart Hiroshima
OUR HOUSE





Mar 6 2008 3:26 AM

THE WOMBATS (DJ SET), CHILDREN COLLIDE (DJ SET), RUDIE 2 SHOES (4ZZZ) & THE ONE AND ONLY VVC ARE ALL CRASHING OUR HOUSE!! AND ITS FREE!! WHO'S COMING???


7 march w/Wombats
Liveband





Mar 3 2008 6:41 PM

Hi guys, your music sounds great. Cheers...Liveband
mags®





Feb 24 2008 8:32 AM

Intercooler your music is amazing. I bought the album on myspace and you are my myspace song

keep up the good work.
DIE MAGIC BAND





Feb 23 2008 10:11 PM

Old Mäx





Feb 20 2008 6:47 AM

thank you!!!

cheers
the old mäx
tiff☆tiph





Feb 13 2008 11:20 PM

Hey Guys!!!
I got a radio job so I'm moving in a few weeks...if you're free it'd be so great to see you :)

♥Tiff

poster
k♥ryn





Feb 14 2008 4:52 PM

Hey boys.. hhmhm, excuse me, men. Karyn here, from nYc. Just dropping by to say hi and to tell you "Come Back Down" sounds great. As if you didn't already know that. Sorry I had to bail early on your last visit- I wasn't feeling too well. If I ever make it down there you can bail early on me, as revenge. I have to run now; Zoey just locked herself in my room, and I can hear her begging me to help her out. Happy Valentine's Day!
Libby Lavella





Feb 15 2008 10:02 AM

love the new song!
Help Find Missing Daniel Morcombe





Feb 11 2008 12:01 AM

THank you for the add
Candy's Apartment





Feb 4 2008 9:41 PM

Bel Air Miami is back!!!!
This Friday 8th Feb at Candys Apartment

Bleepdan





Jan 31 2008 6:40 AM

thought you were gonna ask me about
Hot cock

Hot cock Annnie, here she comes
Nobody cares about her, she's the one with
The cock and the vagina combined
Get her from behind
Hot cock Annie
Jiline





Jan 29 2008 7:28 PM

hey hey droppen in to say YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!.... and also a BIG GDAY TO MY UNCLE PHIL gr8 job:D
Edward Guglielmino Wed @ The Grace Emily ADEL (SA)





Jan 27 2008 8:11 PM

Just doing a little promo hope you don't mind. This will be a good thing to do after Chris Pickerings Album Launch at the powerhouse in the afternoon.
DEVIL’S KITCHEN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2008





Jan 23 2008 4:13 PM

HUGE AUSTRALIA DAY DK SHOWS THIS WEEKEND !!!

PERTH


GEELONG - NOW WITH POPPIN' MOMMA'S


WARRNAMBOOL



The Devil loves ya, baby... xx
erin





Jan 22 2008 1:05 AM

hey!

ahh thanks for talking to me Phil!

how did you like bjork??
she was just too good :)


erin
Hailer





Jan 21 2008 6:54 PM

Just dropped by for a listen.
Sounding great dudes.
Would lovef to play with y'all next time you're in ol Sydney towne.
all for now
gus.hailer
Skye





Jan 21 2008 6:06 PM

Splendid to see/hear you fellows again on Saturday night. Take care and love the Goldfish :) skye
sm.


Is Online


Jan 18 2008 1:38 AM

ahh good to hear! so whats on the programme for next tour date after Globe Theatre?

oh i loved it! i really can't wait to catch more of your stuff live, despite the bass failure. haha.

oh by the way, i added for you guys twice in the Hottest 100, best of luck! =]

hope all is well!

xxxxxx.
<3.sm
lance





Jan 17 2008 1:43 AM

hey guys great show at 5 crown lane last weekend.Shame you didnt get to play at Devils kitchen.Damm blackouts.
sm.


Is Online


Jan 17 2008 1:41 AM

heyy guys!

how was the show at the cross on the night of the 11th?

i'm that girl that was wearing the Big Bird shirt at your Utopia instore by the way. haha. which might i add, was absolutely amazing! i had sooo much listening to you guys and Hytest, hope you did too!

thanks for such a great gig, i'll make sure i come to more of your gigs in the future!

hope touring's going well!
xxxxx.
<3.sm
melissa jane





Jan 15 2008 4:38 PM

hey just voted for you....goodluck my friends.xo
Bone





Jan 15 2008 4:45 AM

My Budgie and I both voted for you! Good luck in the countdown.
Stormastro





Jan 13 2008 12:22 AM

Hi guys:)Thanks heaps for adding me,hey Phil I sit next to your sister in our craft class:)Take care guys:)Meg
The Jezabels





Jan 12 2008 3:50 AM

Hey guys, great show last night...! Thanks for everything. You must let me know if those speakers work, quite jealous of that bin discovery....

good luck with everything..

Sam
The Black Stars





Jan 8 2008 8:19 PM

Hey Intercooler,

Devil's Kitchen Festival is back in '08 at The Step Inn on the 2nd of Feb in The Valley and the lineup is awesome!

If you want to save some $$ - Early bird tix are on sale now at http://home.oztix.com.au - or click on the poster below... best be quick, cause it will sell out!

xxx
The Black Stars

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