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The City Watch

The City Watch Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Folk Rock / Indie

    Location Perth, AU

    Profile Views: 33608

    Last Login: 3/31/2010

    Member Since 5/8/2006

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. Described as 'timeless', The City Watch blend their morass of instruments into a sound equal parts folk-rock and indie - songs that reflect the perfectly ordinary and the sublimely extraordinary alike. ........ "The City Watch join the ranks of that growing local faction of pleasurable indie-pop folk collectives along with Institut Polaire and New Rules For Boats. Much like their local counterparts, The City Watch and their references to distant worlds draw you into a beautiful fantasy free of evil and hardship. Metaphorical descendants of Dylan, this five-piece lulls you into a melodious sense of security through gorgeous sounding rhythms as you hug yourself and sway; eyes closed grinning stupidly within a melodic cocoon of emotional well-being.".. - SINGLE OF THE WEEK REVIEW (Drum Media, Perth) .. .... .."Delivering a fantastic indie-pop set that featured trumpets, percussion, strange keyboards and even a piano accordion over the top of the more standard rhythm section, the five-piece looked as though they were having the fun of a primary school music class, and yet played like established musicians.".... FASTERLOUDER.COM.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ...... .......... .. .... ..

  • Members

    .. • Current Members....Brendan Cummins ..(guitar).... Luke Host ..(drums)....Justin Manzano.. (bass).... Brad Wetherall ..(vocals/guitar)....Dominique Rae ..(trumpet)....Anna Dunnill ..(violin)........ • The City Watch Alumni/Extended Family....Tom Fee..Matt Hobley ..Cam George.... .. • Upcoming Shows .. .. ..

  • Influences

    .. .. .. • ..Port of Call Single now available for free online download! • .... • Simply click the links below for the individual tracks. •........ .. .. .. 1. Port of Call ...... .. .. .. 2. The Blank Song .... .. .. .. .. 3. Spring Collection .. .. .. ..

  • Sounds Like

    Blackwater & Three Four .. Recorded and Mixed by Matt Jenkins at SoulSkool Studios .... Port Of Call, The Blank Song, No Alarms .. Recorded and Mixed by Justin Manzano and The City Watch at SAE East Perth. ...... ...... .... ....

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  • Alex Gibson

    Hey Friends!

    I have just set up a facebook fan page... If you could check it out that would be amazing. If you like it then 'like' it.

    Thanks.
    Alex

    http://www.facebook.com/alexgibsonmusic

    1 year ago
  • Janine A. Best



    Hey.

    1 year ago
  • Janine A. Best



    How are you? My New friend.Thanks a lot for adding

    1 year ago
  • Silent Republic

    Hey, Silent Republic are launching their debut EP 'We Seek The Light' at the Norfolk Basement Saturday October 2nd
    Doors open 8pm, with support from Hand Stands For Ants and Sugarpuss, with free EP upon entry!
    Arrive early to avoid disappointment!
    Join our Facebook event HERE!

     

    1 year ago
  • The Big Old Bears

    Free Image Hosting

    1 year ago
  • The Black Stars

    click here to visit our new site!

    Hi The City Watch,

    The debut album from The Black Stars 'Elementary' produced by Magoo is out November 2010.

    We are now on Facebook and would love you to join us there, so we can keep you posted on the release.

    Just follow the link from our NEW website by clicking the banner above or going to www.theblackstars.com

    Drop into Facebook, click on the like button, say hello and we'll return the favour!

    You can also find links on the new site to youtube, itunes, our mailing list etc..

    xox
    The Black Stars

    1 year ago
  • AnivA


    Many thanks for add.

    Hi, from AnivA in Rockingham, West Australia, with 3 new songs up here, recorded and mastered at Bergerk.

    Next gig, supporting BLACKENED, the Official Australian Metallica Show at the Charles Hotel, North Perth, Sat 3rd July.

    We're looking for gigs, cheers.

    1 year ago
  • The Autumn Isles

    Hey Lads, come down if you're free:)

    2 years ago
  • Rob Nicita

    Hey guys!

    How are you?

    Just letting you know, my EP "Imaginary
    Mind" has finally arrived!  It can be bought from my website for $10,
    which is found on my page, and along with that i have also uploaded two
    songs from it! So please have a listen if you have time, would be great
    to hear what you think!

    All the best! 



    RobN

    2 years ago
  • Black Board Minds

    Vote for BLACK BOARD MINDS "I'm Not Scared" in the WAM Song Of The Year Competition:

    http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,26030576-5019216,00.html

    2 years ago
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Bio:

Described as 'timeless', The City Watch blend their morass of instruments into a sound equal parts folk-rock and indie - songs that reflect the perfectly ordinary and the sublimely extraordinary alike.

"The City Watch join the ranks of that growing local faction of pleasurable indie-pop folk collectives along with Institut Polaire and New Rules For Boats. Much like their local counterparts, The City Watch and their references to distant worlds draw you into a beautiful fantasy free of evil and hardship. Metaphorical descendants of Dylan, this five-piece lulls you into a melodious sense of security through gorgeous sounding rhythms as you hug yourself and sway; eyes closed grinning stupidly within a melodic cocoon of emotional well-being."
 - SINGLE OF THE WEEK REVIEW (Drum Media, Perth)


"Delivering a fantastic indie-pop set that featured trumpets, percussion, strange keyboards and even a piano accordion over the top of the more standard rhythm section, the five-piece looked as though they were having the fun of a primary school music class, and yet played like established musicians."
FASTERLOUDER.COM

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Member Since:

May 08, 2006

Members:

• Current Members
Brendan Cummins (guitar)
 Luke Host (drums)
Justin Manzano (bass)
 Brad Wetherall (vocals/guitar)
Dominique Rae (trumpet)
Anna Dunnill (violin)

• The City Watch Alumni/Extended Family
Tom Fee
Matt Hobley
Cam George

• Upcoming Shows
..

Influences:


• Port of Call Single now available for free online download! •

• Simply click the links below for the individual tracks. •



1. Port of Call

2. The Blank Song

3. Spring Collection

Sounds Like:

Blackwater & Three Four
Recorded and Mixed by Matt Jenkins at SoulSkool Studios

Port Of Call, The Blank Song, No Alarms
Recorded and Mixed by Justin Manzano and The City Watch at SAE East Perth. ..




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