Matt Beilensohn (Guitar),
Simon Allison (Bass),
Shaun Jones (Guitar, Vocals),
Ben Payne (Drums).
Influences
Shihad, Die!Die!Die!, Batrider, Nirvana, Placebo, Degrees k, Green Day, Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Weta, Sommerset, Jeff Buckley, Deftones, Stereophonics, Mars Volta, Feeder, Killing Joke, Grinspoon, COG, Gyroscope, Queens Of The Stone Age, Incubus, Strokes, The Killers, BlockParty, The Datsuns, New Way Home, Tool, Bush, Strung Out, Switch Foot, Faith-No-More, HLAH.
Stingfish, a four-piece rock band from Wellington released CD number two on Saturday 5th May 2007 at Valve Bar. The show also doubled as the bands final live outing.
The band’s new CD titled ‘Spy’ features six tracks recorded with well known local live sound mixer Blair Wotton from Tolerant Audio. The six tracks run the gauntlet of the band’s sound from the frenetically paced wall of guitars thriller ‘Spy’ through to the haunting CD closer ‘Dead Weight’, a reflective and airy tale of unexpected death. The lyrical content of the band’s songs is inspired by interactions with an eclectic range of people including taxi drivers, a baker, those dealing with psychosis, and the homeless.
Rising from the ashes of various different bands, Stingfish formed in early 2004 with a determination to create a professional and dynamic sound. Over the last three years the band has played regularly in the Wellington live circuit. In 2005 the band released EP ‘Down on the Street’ recorded with legendary local producer Mike Gibson (whose past work includes the likes of Shihad, Fur Patrol, Letterbox Lambs, and the Phoenix Foundation). In December 2005 the band’s track ‘One Eyed’ was selected for the NZ On Air ‘Off the Record’ initiative and was playlisted on the Rock FM.
CD Reviews for debut Stingfish CD – Down on the Street (2005)
"...an assured EP from a polished act... Opinionated buzzes along in a manner reminiscent of the no-frills post-punk of vintage Husker Du or Guided By Voices. They have the chops (in both the playing and songwriting departments)..." The Package Gig Guide
“Glimpses of Silverchair and even Feeder… strong Shihad feel… extremely polished and I’m sure there’s a lot more to come from this band” Missing Link Magazine
"the sort of rock 'n' roll that makes you want to get up off your lazy ass for fear of letting life pass by for even a second... a sound that finds its feet firmly in the kiwi rock bracket..." Real Groove Magazine
"The debut Stingfish EP showcases the strong songwriting talent of a band so incredibly earnest..." Rip it up Magazine
Hey... Thanx for the news !
For the CD it would be for the end of the month... Waiting for my pay ! ^^°
I promise !
I see you' re on the road of fame !
Wish you all the best... See ya !
Hugs from France
Hey guys!
I would just like to say thanks for letting giving me the opportunity to photograph you for your CD. It was a real honor.
Good luck with future projects and hopefully we can work together again sometime!
And I will let you know when I've posted up the photos I took at the gig. I haven't developed them yet.
Hey Stingfish, thanks for the rock music over the past few years, Cherrys Gemstones wish all you boys the best for the future. And make sure you rock hard on SAT night for the Wellington Music Scene, and NZ Music Month!!!
Hi there dear people
We would like to inform you that on 31.03.2007 we will be posting here on My Space as a sneak preview some songs from our upcoming albums Ugochill - Theory of relaxivity and Trinity Roy - SummertimeMakossa.
Best wishes and regards from Amsterdam
g'day from sydney lads, great to hear you're back gigging and recording again. Those t-shirts look pretty sweet, do they come in black? have to get me one when i come back over to welly, keep up the good work lads, Cheers
Hey STINGFISH I heard you guys are awsome live! And I see your playing this sat night in wellington, far out ill be their for sure, as I support NZ music heaps! Its good to see some bands trying to get somewhere in this country where no one gives a fuck anymore about live bands!
hey, the stingfish!!! cheers for the add, cuzzies! unfortunately we mmight not be able to see your upcoming shows... a bit too long a travel! but hey - hopefully we'll make it to welliz one day and rock the city together! stay in touch... and yes, we luv your tunes! the merry poppins
