'A future star - pure and simple' (Scene Magazine, 2009)
Simone Pitot’s self-titled Debut EP “is, at turns, heartbreaking and hilarious, intelligent and complicated, sinister and sweet, and finds vintage instruments colliding with synth beats. Though Simone was never going to write an angst-ridden document of tragedy and despair, what’s most surprising about the EP is its unapologetic optimism. All of this makes for a complex pop record, announcing the sounds of a new, original and unmistakable artist.” (Ben Law, 2009).
Inspired by graphic novels, darkened internet worlds and antique suitcases, singer/songwriter Simone Pitot created the six tracks of her debut, self-titled EP under the watchful eye of renowned producer, Caleb James (Yves Klein Blue, Rhubarb). The towering hymns, 50’s old-timer country shiners and dark electronica creates a world where one finds ‘UFOs droning over lakes’ alongside ‘housewives in sun dresses …exploding out into their lawns in saturated day-glo technicolour’. All in all, the ideas and images combine to form an articulate collection of well-crafted songs.
Simone Pitot performs with The Goodtimes Band, an ensemble of talented gentlemen fusing old country sounds of a banjo, mandolin and fiddle, with a laptop and a beat boxer. Simone is said to ‘create an aura with her live show that cannot be matched’ (Press Record Mag, 2009).
the drawn anatomical heart shown beating in the picture above was drawn by the great Jonathan McBurnie
Simone Pitot's Debut EP has been created through the support of YAMP. YAMP is a unique, nationally recognised mentoring program for young artists and arts workers from across Queensland. YAMP 2008 was funded by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and the Department of Employment and Industrial Relations’ Skilling Queenslanders for Work Initiative and is proudly managed by Youth Arts Queensland.
This project has received financial assistance from the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a Queensland Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council partnership to support local arts and culture.
Hey Simone, I'm launching my EP at the Music Kafe at West End on Sunday at 3 pm. Orphan Ann is playing after me. It's going to be great and I would totally love it if you'd come along! Let Alyson know too! Looking forward to seeing you play again soon. Loved your stuff last time. Take care, Jessica
A bit delayed but on my end but I wanted show some love and say thanks for the add. Let me know what ya think about my tracks. -One Love Ridakewl Grafik
Here's hoping we get to share the stage next year:) Your song "New" is stunning! And I see you are mates with my amazing fiddle player friend George:) Take care!
Hi Simone. Many thanks for introducing me to your music. The EP preview sounds great. Your music would be very popular here in Melbourne. My band The Pryor Theory have an album launch this Thursday 29th at X&Y Bar in the valley. Hope to see you there. Blessings, Martino
Hi Simone, Thanks for your comment. We were listening to your stuff during our little band meeting on the weekend... Really really lovely! Especially love the drone sound in the background. We'll try to get to the Rics show if we're not rehearsing...XO Christian
Sorry I could not make it last night. Been struck down with the damn flu. Pretty heavy!! Will definitely catch you perform soon, really looking forward to it so keep me posted.
Hello Simone! Your making some great music and it would be our pleasure to have you play for us, just let us know when your in England! Love so darns so. x
You're welcome. My mum brought home from work an EP or self-titled album or something of yours, that she got from your mum or auntie or something. I forget now, it was a while ago. But I really like your stuff, and yeah, if I'm free Friday night I'll try and make it to your gig :)
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