Redefining boundaries between genres, Melbourne's Sounds Like Chicken established themselves as a leader in ska music in Australia with their unique blend of ska, hardcore, rock and reggae. The band was reknowned for its high-energy live show and entertained audiences in every state in Australia extensively from 2000 to 2007.
sLc toured and shared the stage with such bands as Reel Big Fish (USA), Mad Caddies (USA), O.C. Supertones (USA), Relient K (USA), Crowned King (CAN), Killing Heidi, The Porkers, Bodyjar, Gyroscope, Kiss Chasey, Area 7, Hilltop Hoods, 28 Days and many more.
sLc played their last show on the 17th of March 2007 at TLC Bayswater in their hometown of Melbourne to packed house of fans who made the trip from all over Australia. Since their break-up they have put all their music online available to download for free at www.soundslikechicken.com.au .
In April 2007, 5 former members of sLc formed reggae rock outfit San Salvador which you can listen to at www.myspace.com/sansalvadormusic
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You can download all of Sounds Like Chicken's albums through Jamendo, all licensed for free distribution under CC.
"Showing there's more to Australian ska than Area-7 (thankfully!), Sounds Like Chicken throw off the two tone shackles and step up for a genre-bending tour de force. It's been a few summers since seven pieces with horn sections could be considered in any way cool, but these Melbournites are giving it a shot.
Sitting somewhere between Less Than Jake, The Police and Voodoo Glowskulls (albeit replacing the African mysticism with testified Christianity), the muscianship is accomplished, deep-frying syncopated ska and punk with ambient reggae breakdowns, chunky minor-chord scales and the occasional pirate ballad" - Kerrang Magazine
Thanks for the add! We should have music up in the next coming months! Keep a heads up on our page! Hope to see you there when we start playing shows! Keep it metal in the SLC!
Hey, we've got some kickass shows coming up in Melbourne throughout October... it'd be awesome to see you there! Check our page for details! PS - debut album coming soon!
The BACKYARD SURGEONS launch their killer new EP 'Totally Numb' at the Public Bar - Victoria St, Melbourne - Saturday 8th August - with LOST BOY FOUND + NO CREDIT + CHARGING NORTH. $7 at the door, 8pm start.
Come and support the The Kidney Thieves as they play alongside legends of heavy rock, Mammal, this Sun long weekend June 7. Then kick on at the official afterparty with special guest djs at the new club night MY PEOPLE (Free Entry with stamp). ONSTAGE 8PM, GET THERE EARLY!!
hey guys, im glad this site is still running, at least i hope it is \=. Me and 6 of my friends are doing year 12 music group for school, and we were wanting to play a cover of your song "Take One Down", i was hoping that you could contact me, if you have some music lying around or can help us learn the song somehow? we have an unfortunately tight schedule and dont have time to transcribe it all. I would be infinitely grateful if you could help us.
We are happy and proud to announce that The Hub City Stompers' new full length CD "Ska Ska Black Sheep" featuring 6 brand new tunes and 6 wicked dubs and versions of HCS classics is IN STOCK NOW and available exclusively through Stubborn Records. It's been a long time coming, but this really fun ska-punk-hardcore-dub-reggae record is now ready to be unleashed upon the world! Hub City Stompers Ska Ska Black Sheep CD (click here to order now)
