a). A bunch of people with musical instruments, collectively known as a Band
b). A monster on the path to world domination
c). Completely out of control
d). The Best Thing since sliced bread, and a damn fine little pop/rock outfit at that, or,
e). All of the above
P1.5 is many things to many people but the long of the short of it is, she started as a solo project for singer/songwriter/etc Sarah-Jane Wentzki, but was soon hijacked by little green people from Harlans World and sent to work in the salt mines of Jupiter...or, instead, was joined by a variety of extremely skilled and delightful guest musicians for a number of albums before the holy trinity emerged, evidently, as; the aforementioned SJ, with Richard Andrew on drums, production duties and general silliness, and Ben Grounds on Bass, occasional guitar and being the really nice, really sensible, really healthy one.
And on the third day (or fourth album) they became a band
Having previously released three critically acclaimed albums ("At Long Last" "The Truth" and "Vous Je Vous"), toured nationally supporting Josh Pike, toured New Zealand, supported the likes of M Ward and Francioz Breut and been short listed for the Australian Music Prize, P1.5 have emerged as a band synonymous with integrity and creativity in the recording studio, and an equally impressive and wholly surprising live act.... The fourth studio album is currently in production, but in the meantime;
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Highlights:
Soundtrack for short film "Tomorrow" By Director Simon Portus and Producer David Curzon 2008
"With Light There is Hope" (from At Long Last) licensed to Gossip Girl in the U.S.
National Headline Tour 2008
Spot Rotation JJJ- "I'm Onto Something Good" and "Lolita" 2008
Selected for JB seed Management conference 2007
Short-Listed (top 25) for the Australian Music Prize 2006/07
Support for M.Ward December 2006
Main support for Francois Breut, May 2006
Interview with Zan Rowe published in September issue of Triple J's ‘Jay Mag
Noise on Screen- short documentary screened on ABC TV, July 2006
Triple J live to air and inclusion in “Home and Hosed” compilation CD 2006
Turnaround or Thereabouts, single of the week – Beat Magazine, June 2006
Inadequate Response soundtrack for Sony Tropfest 2006 Top 16 short Goggles
Secured publishing deal with Sync Me, Dec 2005
Winner of Noise/Qantas Spirit of Youth (SOYA) Award for Music 2005
Australia Council Buzz Music 2004 Grant
In recent news- Princess One Point Five has had a number of songs pop up in American series, series trailers and, of all things, an anti smoking campaign. See below for a couple tasters. “With Light There is Hope" and "Inadequate Response" are taken from the critically acclaimed debut album, “At Long Last” which won Sarah-Jane the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards in 2005.
GOSSIP GIRL FEAT. WITH LIGHT THERE IS HOPE
http://cwtv.com/thecw/ggmusic
TRAILER FOR MEDIUM ON NBC FEAT. "INADEQUATE RESPONSE"
http://www.nbc.com/Featured_Music/
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Yay SJ! Where do you stand on the subject of hippos? We assume you're firmly in the pro hippo camp, no? Here's a big (and silly) Merry Christmas from us (and from some hippos too) :
Some bold new artistic direction? Nah, Just us being silly!!! We did this track for our label's "Black Snow - the completely different Xmas compilation". (and of course, visit our youtube channel for a high quality version)
Hopefully see ya soon!!! (rather than just work related phone calls from the other side of the planet!)
We have a show tomorrow night supporting Ghostwood (Syd). Hope you can make it...This Thursday 1st
Oct, 8:30pm, The Workers Club (The Old Rob Roy, Cnr Brunswick St &
Gertrude St)
Hey! Lovely to hear from you!! Had a wonderful time hanging out with you kids too. we MUST do it again when you come back our way. Plus we'll have to introduce you to our little lady. Heard you got played on Gossip Girl. You little winners!! Best of luck with the impending album! T & P
Hey :)
I'm joolz's aforementioned friend and I've heard from her that you're really good live especially and I was just wondering whether you would be playing anywhere around Brunswick soonishly?
Joolz has pretty much made me love you, not as much as she does yet, but I'm on my way :D
Thanks, bye
I just wanted to say again that you were amazing last night and it was so so lovely meeting you, and i've been listening to 'the truth' and its really good :)
thanks for top friending me!
I showed some of your music to my friend and he really enjoyed it :)
hey i love 'you',its amazing. i really wanted to come to see you guys today at edinburg but i couldnt:(hopefully i can come see you guys next time your in melbourne. evaxx
I was just wondering, would the edinburgh castle accept underage? cos I really want to come to your last gig on the 27th but I don't know if i'd be able to.
For a month of Sundays P1.5 are emerging from the hibernation of recording and general wintery anti-social behavior to play a residency at the Edinburgh Castle in Brunswick.
Mostly SJ is on her lonesome, but there will be some rock and roll with Richard on drums. There is talk of pulling the "full" band together at the end.
Very special guests for the 6th and the 13th of September are (respectively) the lovely miss Laura Jean and the hauntingly captivating stylings of Alice Hutchison .
There will be new stuff, old stuff, quiet and loud stuff...plenty of...
stuff...
And why? Well there's a single coming out of course. Yep. The album is kinda done, and the first track "You" will be hitting the streets during the first week of September, with a national tour (of sorts) to follow in October and November.
It's free, from 5-7 Sundays in September. How could you not?
