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The Stems
Garage / Powerpop / Psychedelic

"New album 'Heads Up' out NOW!"

Perth/Fremantle,
Australia

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Last Login:  8/19/2008
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   The Stems: General Info
Member Since7/8/2006
Band Websitethestems.com.au..
Band Members Vocals/Guitar-Dom Mariani Guitar/Vocals/Keys-Richard Lane Bass/Backing Vocals-Julian Mattews Drums/Backing Vocls-Dave Shaw
Influences I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
Sounds Like
Record LabelCitadel/ Warner/ Get Hip
Type of LabelIndie




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   About The Stems
Bio from somethingold-somethingnew.blogspot.com -- The Stems were considered by many to be the most seminal rock band of the 1980`s to emerge from Australia. They were formed in Perth in 1983 by Dom Mariani and Richard Lane (Julian Matthews and Gary Chambers rounded out the band on bass and drums respectfully up thru and including the "Love Will Grow' eepee. Dave Shaw filled in the throne-slot from "at first sight ... violets are blue" 1st elpee worth o'toons proper onward and to this day!), with a musical (and sartorial) style initially influenced by sixties garage punk and later by power pop. Playing such local legendary (and now long-gone) venues as The Wizbah, The Old Melbourne and The Shenton Park Hotel on a regular basis, the group built up a substantial following in Perth. In mid 1985 a trip to Sydney to meet up with their new label Citadel and to promote their first single Make You Mine b/w Shes A Monster was perfectly timed with the Sydney inner city scene rediscovering 60's music and fashion. The Stems completed several Australian tours and were perhaps one of the first bands to gain national success while remaining in Perth, and despite never having toured internationally (until their reunion) they are held in high esteem in Europe and the US amongst fans of classic 1960's inspired rock 'n' roll. The Stems released a total of 5 singles, an E.P. and a full length album, and set an impressive record with each release reaching No 1 on the Australian alternative charts. It was their debut album though, "At First Sight Violets Are Blue" released in 1987 that received national and international critical acclaim and would be one of the best selling Australian albums of that year, despite the lack of commercial airplay in the corporate FM dominated 1980's. The album has been named in the top 100 Australian albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. The Stems also appeared on one of the last episodes of Countdown. Unfortunately their success was short lived when at the height of their powers and on the eve of a 6 week European tour they mysteriously disbanded. The Stems epitomised 80's indie rock and are one of only a handful of bands, including the Hoodoo Gurus (half of the original line-up of the Hoodoo Guru's also came from Perth) and The Sunnyboys that cracked the mainsteam Australian charts with an indie approach in the 1980's. The Stems reunited for a tour in early 2003 and played a number of very well received gigs and they are still gigging today, including playing festivals such as Little Steven's Underground Garage Festival. The Stems have a new album due in 2007. Dom Mariani has also performed solo as well as in such acclaimed bands as The Someloves, DM3, the all over the place instro Dom Mariani & the Majestic Kelp, the all surf instro The Stonefish, the all-star The Stoneage Hearts and the most recent The Rippled Souls, amongst others.

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Bamalama





Aug 14 2008 8:31 AM

XXX
The Autumn Isles





Aug 14 2008 8:17 AM


xo

KATHEMATICS - D.D.D The Album - Part One





Aug 12 2008 3:31 AM

Divorce Death Departure The Album Part One is up on our myspace now. Have a listen and let us know what ya think!

Kath and Danny xxoo
Black Board Minds





Aug 11 2008 9:25 AM

PSYCHEDELIC ROCKIN BLUES IN THE MIDDLE OF A SWAMP!!!!

The Blow Up





Aug 11 2008 2:08 AM

Thanks!
Charlie Pickett





Aug 7 2008 3:08 AM

Charlie Pickett flyer
pany





Aug 4 2008 8:07 PM

cheers,you're the undisputed touchstone of garage music!I've got to see you play!
P∑D®0 SU∑©0





Aug 3 2008 3:42 PM

Hey guys, the new album is great!

Cheers from Stockholm!

XXXXXXX
Mark Alchin





Jul 23 2008 9:44 PM

Hey Dom & guys -
Just letting you know I've uploaded new solo tracks on my profile
Hope things continue to go well for you
Peace
Mark
The Lovers


Is Online


Jul 14 2008 2:10 PM

thanks for the add!!!

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The Great Dividing Range (@ THE CHILLI LOUNGE Fri)





Jul 9 2008 1:41 PM

Thanks for the add.
Watch us on Video hits Saturday or come to the Cambridge on Sat night if ya not busy...Or have a teleporting machine.
radio show A DATE WITH ELVIS





Jul 1 2008 4:48 PM

hello

tonight, diffusion to the title "mr Misery" on the waves of A Date With Elvis

see you soon

Yannick & David
The Summer Suns





Jun 30 2008 12:35 PM

THE SUMMER SUNS "Greatest" CD is OUT NOW!!!
Pornstar ♪ ♪ ♪ Airlines





Jun 29 2008 1:45 PM

Hi Stems,thanxxx for flying with

☆ Pornstar Airlines ☆.


If you..re sick of being on cloud 9,be sure,we fly all the way up to number 10 !

;-)


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Shindig! Magazine





Jun 27 2008 1:57 PM

SHINDIG! VOL 2 ISSUE 5 hits the shops in the UK this week. Please give some time for the USA and other locations. Hopefully subscribers will already have the magazine, or at least have it soon. It's a gem

THE WEST COAST POP ART EXPERIMENTAL BAND "Part One" -- Expert Tim Forster begins his three part warts 'n' all story. Fab opening page art by the one and only Pete Fowler!

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SAN FRANCISCO '67 -- the final part of Johnny Black's timeline ends with the "Death Of Hippie" event. To close the chronology in style we also tie in Johnny's interview with MAD RIVER (full transcript to follow on site) and Patrick The Lama's HUMAN BE-IN and ESTOTERIC TRIPS SAN FRAN SPECIAL rare LP pieces.

Also:
MARK FRY
DENNIS WILSON
LOVE
JACKIE LEE
THE PINK FAIRIES
MELLOW CANDLE
BEEP SEALS
MAGNIFICENT BROTHERHOOD
PSYCH JAZZ
PSYCHSPLOITATION MOVIES
and lots, lots more including columns, rants, raves and reviews.

www. shindig-magazine. com

Please visit the site, read our monthly reviews and subscribe to the magazine. It's cheaper than buying it in the shops and saves the hassle of looking.

Shindig! is available in all good newsagents (WH Smiths & Barnes & Noble), book stores, comic stores and indie record shops!
GaragePunk Podcast





Jun 24 2008 3:59 AM

This weekend in St. Louis...



Watch a video of GONN (courtesy of Lo-Fi Saint Louis) from their last Off Broadway show here!
THE MARSHMALLOW OVERCOAT





Jun 23 2008 10:24 PM

THE GARAGE GURUS RETURN!

Marshmallow Overcoat new album!
ATOMICIDE





Jun 19 2008 7:30 AM

..
SMASH





Jun 17 2008 3:01 PM

Heya The Stems... ; )

Wassup Mates???
I hope everything's alright whatever you're up to... ; )

This is an invitation to go on our "Myspace" page and listen to our new song "Hey-Hey Mona!! (Fallen From The St*rz)" mixed by Octopus Turner & Helta SkeltAxis!!!

Take care, have a nice week 'n' speak soon!!!

Fred "The Axis"
The Carnage Visors





Jun 17 2008 12:26 PM

your last sydney show took place a day before i turned 18

i think god wants me to hate you. i won't though, because you're lovely. 'at first sight' is one of the best songs i have ever heard.
The Young Turks





Jun 17 2008 6:01 AM

Thanks for accepting our invitation. You guys were amazing during SXSW. Cheers.
Max X





Jun 9 2008 7:44 AM

Happy to be added as a friend. Enjoy the music! - Max X Max X Blogs- feed://blog. myspace. com/blog/rss. cfm?friendID=165184859
Matt Williams Music





Jun 8 2008 8:33 AM

hey guys really kool catchy stuff its awsome love the organs and guitar settings with them nice drum beats also lovin the 60s sound you guys got
anyways i got this song i wrote up on my profile n i was wonderin if u guys could check it out and leave a comment it would mean alot thanks guys matt :P
Bon Scott Project





Jun 5 2008 5:35 AM

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Jun 3 2008 2:19 AM

merci lovely men! swell to make your acquaintance!

x
radio free bakersfield





Jun 3 2008 12:11 AM

Check out the Stems on this week's RFB!

BLACKCATMOAN





Jun 2 2008 7:09 PM

Thanks for the add
El Beasto Recordings & Tours





Jun 2 2008 2:38 PM

La Bruta Fest cartel
dilip n the davs





May 29 2008 11:56 PM

Host unlimited photos at slide.com for FREE!
THE LORD BRETT SINCLAIR & THE FUZZ





May 26 2008 1:48 PM

HI THE STEMS!
MANY THANKS FOR THE ADD!!
Cliff Brown Jr.





May 25 2008 9:22 PM

thanks for being my friend!
Monesque & Novakade





May 22 2008 4:23 PM

Hi
Thanks for adding me and also for the great songs and music.
Kind regards
Monique
Chronics





May 21 2008 9:03 PM

New links to old stuff about the Chronics:
Razorcake interview (the same was later published on MRR, march 2003)
some old reviews (smashin transistors, lowcut, OX, ...)
Give a look frends, bye,
S.
Shakir - Rock Drummer





May 21 2008 9:40 AM

Just dropping in to say howdy!
Also wanted to tell you that I have changed the format of my record label to now be 100% free online album releases including the back catalog of albums.
Yep! Its FREE for the taking!
We have always been about helping the bands and the scene rather than making money. In fact Sexbeat has cost me ... Well i don't even wanna know how much over the 10 years it has been running!

I am looking for more bands who would like to include a song on the next free on-line compilation(s) so if you or someone you know wants to submit something please visit my site and send me an email there.

Right now you can download the first 3 albums (More added weekly) FREE!
The Howlin MoonDoggies "Chasin Pussy" (Punk/Rockabilly/Ska-core)

"Skunk & Disorderly" 28 All Australian Punk/Rock/Ska compilation.

"Brutal Pancho" Melbourne Rock band.


If you feel like helping keep us going and doing what we can for the scene please consider a donation via the Paypal link. (Optional) but MUCH appreciated!

Thanx! And ROCK ON!
Shakir
An Australian Rocker in Barcelona!
ps: If anyone wants to come visit me, I can get you a discount accommodation/tour deal at Lodgingflats Vacation Apartments in Barcelona

100% FREE CD Downloads Records Label!
TIKI MONK





May 15 2008 5:35 PM

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Anubi





May 14 2008 10:18 AM

thanks for the add, gods:)
Columbia





May 13 2008 9:27 AM

norfolk poster
Paul Fiddes - Photography





May 9 2008 10:46 AM

hey guys , thanks for addin , cheers , p.