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Hyphy / Pop / Punk

Indefinite hiatus is the NEW BLACK for 2008



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   Origami: General Info
Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websitewww.origamitheband.com
Band MembersNatalie White: bass, guitar, keys, wind instruments and vox Rhonda Simmonds: vox, keys, guitars, vibraphone, drums and percussion Bonnie Mercer (guest): guitar and Matthew Snyder: drums and vox Past Members/Guests: Lara Bartolo: drums and vox Sarah Blaby: guitar Hugh N: drums Ilana Goldbag: guitar and vox Kate Cooper: guitar STS (guest): Drums Nicole Thilbult (guest): trombone Sarah Dougher (guest): keys and vox Ian Wadley (guest): trumpet Greg Wadley (guest): guitar Damian Pratt (guest): drums John Bedgood (guest): fiddle and mandolin Christine (guest): cello
InfluencesYour Mama
Sounds LikeA Hott Night “ORIGAMI IS ON THE MARCH”- PAUL STEWART, SUNDAY HERALD SUN “A BAND TO GET EXCITED ABOUT”-EVANSTON WADE, SPLENDID USA “If Sleater-Kinney and Le Tigre were to join forces, they'd probably end up somewhere near Origami's dance-inducing punk rock.” - Rebekah Ann Meek, VENUSZINE “Look out for Origami to make a BIG splash. Rhonda Simmonds is supposed to be a beast live, with a ferocity that is not to be outdone.” - (EA), PUNK PLANET “Origami bring with them a mighty brand of garage punk heavily echoing seminal ‘60s groups like The Kinks and The Sonics.” - Andres Jauregui, Performer Magazine
Record LabelSodesne/Shock Records Australia, 555 Records USA
Type of LabelIndie


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   About Origami
2006 saw Origami transplanted to San Francisco from Melbourne, Australia where, with a rejuvenated line up, they are busy supporting their brand NEW release LOVERS IN AMERICA mixed by Alex Newport (engineer for Mars Volta, At the Drive In etc.). Combining the raw energy of punk rock and no wave with the pop sensibilities of 60’s surf Origami’s front woman Rhonda Simmonds has gained a reputation as one of the most dynamic performers around, passionate ‘call and response’ vocals with angular tag-team bass / guitar lines of Natalie White and Sarah Blaby/Ilana Goldbags backed by the incredible driving beats of drummer Matthew Snyder/Lara Bartolo, Origami love making the kids dance. Origami released their debut full length albums Measure Up recorded by Nick Carroll (who engineered the first two Sleater-Kinney releases) and Please Exit Quietly recorded and produced by Nick Carroll, Greg Wadley and Rhonda Simmonds in 2001/late 2003, the bands first single 'She's got the Rhythm' received national and international radio play the band followed this with an extensive four-month tour of the USA, Australia and Europe. During those four months the band supported and toured with the Breeders, Sleater-Kinney and The Gossip to name a few. Origami then released Cruising for a Bruising a little over a year later This EP contained the single, "Frisco Disco" which received high rotation on Australia's biggest youth radio station Triple J, their second single ‘O Beach Party’ (also received high rotation on music video show 'Rage'). That year after touring Australia and Japan the band were invited to play the biggest touring festival the Big Day Out alongside other Australian bands such as Wolfmother and international acts The Beastie Boys. In July-August 2005 during the relocation and drummer search the band were then asked to support Le Tigre and Electrelane in the USA. Since relocating to San Francisco, Origami have played with bands including Be Your Own Pet, The Grates and Erase Eratta. Origami's hard working ethic has put them in over 11 countries (some multiple times) with a strong catalog of releases under their belts.


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Phyllie Mae the Fish Fillet





Aug 15 2008 4:04 PM

You're the best!
Thanks for the add!
I adore you and your music!

Love,
~Phyl
Su





Aug 5 2008 5:34 AM

Thanks and everything for you!

suely
Brasil
mandy rose





Aug 1 2008 8:17 PM

whens the next show?????!!
NaLas





Jul 21 2008 8:42 AM

Hello!!
We are NaLas from JAPAN,TOKYO. We love Garage and New wave music!!
Please listen to our songs when you have time.
Thanks!
Revolver Upstairs





Jul 15 2008 4:46 AM

2 Massive Hip Hop nights coming up at Revs
get tickets now!
Thu July 31st BLU (Blu & Exile c.r.a.c knuckkles)
Thu Aug 7th J-Live w/ DJ Flo Fader
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Hey Pilot!





Jun 9 2008 1:10 AM

you know if you ever come back to australia/melbourne we'd be absolutely honoured to do a show with you, so keep us in mind :)

ps I wish you'd put up she's got rhythm cos i really wanna set that as my profile song..
THE OZ MUSIC HOUR-PARIS





Apr 28 2008 3:36 PM

Listen to the Oz Music Hour – PARIS
To SUBSCRIBE to the podcast go to:
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Also broadcast THURSDAYS 7pm , FRIDAYS 9pm, SATURDAYS 1PM France time on www. aupradio. org and SUPPORT AUSSIE MUSIC in FRANCE!!!

This week features KAT FRANKIE, GRINSPOON, LITTLE BIRDY, BLUE KING BROWN, VASCO ERA, BERNARD FANNING, CARUS AND THE TRUE BELIEVERS, HILLTOP HOODS

And…
A top 5 OZ SONGS PROFILE from Rochelle, an Australian living in Metz France including
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A new track from ELLINGTON….and a classic from 1927

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Dr.Love





Apr 28 2008 10:58 PM

Hey Ladies,
Hope all is well.
WE miss you back in Melbourne town.
Matthew





Feb 12 2008 6:01 PM

yOU Is rAd. lOvE cISsY. XX
subbacultcha!





Jan 29 2008 1:27 PM

SUBBACULTCHA! COMING-UP PROGRAM:





02/02 S!CR ft Club Rascal, Pony Pack + Pek & Veren @ Studio-K
09/02 Scram C Baby + Very Special Guests @ Bitterzoet
10/02 The Cuties + Talking To Teapots (SWE) @ Patronaat
17/02 Oh No! Oh My! (Dim Mak, USA) @ Patronaat
23/02 The Cuties + The Bent Moustache @ De Nieuwe Anita
01/03 S!CR ft Oh No! Oh My! & Club Rascal @ Studio-K
01/03 Jenny Hoyston (Erase Errata) + ADEPT @ dB's, Utrecht
07/03 INQ (SPA) @ Patronaat
08/03 Scram C Baby + INQ (SPA) @ De Nieuwe Anita
27/03 Sukilove (BE) @ Bitterzoet



more info: Subbacultcha.nl - <a
Matthew





Dec 24 2007 8:53 PM

MERRY XMAS TO YOU RHONDA AND NATTY, WE CISSY FOLK MISS YOU LOADS AND HOPE YOU HAVE A FUNTIME FESTIVE HOLIDAY!! LOVE MATT, GAV, MEGA-COSMIC DICKO AND KATIE. P.S. I'll be in touch soon...Matt.
NACANØ





Dec 20 2007 12:56 PM

thank u so much 4 adding!!
DOMO ARIGATO!!
keep in touch:)
NACANO from TOKYO
P-heavy





Dec 8 2007 7:33 PM

hello from P-heavy!!

how are you???
hey, we are on the venus zine(winter issue)
plz check it out!!!!

much love
steve





Dec 1 2007 1:51 AM

Hey Rhonda! Got any 7"-s left then ?
vermilliant





Nov 26 2007 6:38 AM

my comment is a lil late but it was nice seeing you guys play again :).. good luck on the move to LA.. I will miss you guys :) lol now we're 12 hrs away since im in Humboldt/Arcata for school...
Richard





Nov 22 2007 10:57 AM

from the poet in me 2 the persona in U,

happi turkey day

wherever you may find yourself out there...

game on then.
sarah





Nov 22 2007 4:06 AM

how was the show!!!! sooo bummed i wasn't there... ahhh leisha!
vermilliant





Nov 19 2007 12:06 AM

last show? yes I wont miss it :)..
Richard





Nov 12 2007 9:56 AM

cheers 2 the add katz. Certianly my kind o'peeps.

game on then.
corso





Nov 7 2007 3:09 PM

you gonna rock! can't wait, babies!
Sister Spit: The Next Generation





Oct 27 2007 4:29 PM


SISTER SPIT IS COMING TO YOUR TOWN!
One vanload of queer female artists + writers + bon vivants coming to your town for one awesome night of shameless literary hijinks.
Featuring Michelle Tea, Texta Queen, Chelsea Starr, Meliza Banales, Tara Jepsen, Dexter Flowers, and Kat Marie Yoas.
Check out www.sisterspitnextgen.com for more info! Spread the word!

OCTOBER
24 Minneapolis, MN Pi Bar 8:30pm
25 Milwaukee, WI University of Wisc-Milwaukee, Greene Hall 7pm
26 Chicago, IL Women and Children First Books 9pm
27 Bloomington, IN Boxcar Books 8pm
28 Ann Arbor, MI Aut Bar two shows- 6pm and 8pm
29 Columbus, OH Scully's 8pm
30 New York, NY Rapture Cafe 8pm
NOVEMBER
1 Brooklyn, NY Cattyshack 7:30
2 Middletown, CT Wesleyan College
3 Northampton, MA Smith College
4 Boston, MA Spontaneous Celebrations
5 Chester NH Chester College
6 Baltimore, MD Metro Gallery
7 Washington, DC Phase 1
8 Williamsburg, VA College of William and Mary
9 Bronxville, NY Sarah Lawrence College
10 Durham, NC TBA
11 Atlanta, GA TBA
matty-ice





Oct 19 2007 8:16 PM

Christine





Oct 16 2007 4:26 PM

hey hot stuffs, pleasure meeting you guys and sharing booz! let me know next time you guys do europe. keep in touch, hope you could make some good use out of my bcn guidebook. fuck corporate life!! XXX
Natalie





Oct 9 2007 7:55 PM

Tour photos coming soon!
Powder Princess





Oct 6 2007 7:50 PM

Me love you long time. Me miss you all. Sniff... xxx
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