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The Sunpilots
Rock / Alternative / Indie

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Sydney, New South Wales
Australia

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Member Since10/23/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.thesunpilots.com
Band MembersRaj Siva-Rajah (vocals)
Bob Spencer (guitar)
Glenn Phipps (bass)
James Dennett (drums)



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InfluencesRadiohead, Pink Floyd, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Muse, The Killers, Incubus, The White Stripes, The Beatles, Dave Matthews, REM, Jeff Buckley, Interpol, Pearl Jam, Blur, Smashing Pumpkins, Bloc Party, U2, PJ Harvey, Powderfinger, David Bowie, Sting, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Massive Attack, Tori Amos, Jimi Hendrix, Nine Inch Nails, The Doors, Placebo, Franz Ferdinand, The Cure, The Killers, The Verve, Tim Buckley, Powderfinger, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics - the list goes on....
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Record LabelHoneytrap Records
Type of LabelIndie


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"If anthemic ballads and soaring pop/rock adhere to your taste, then The Sunpilots will appear as something of a revelation to you. With their debut album Living Receiver, the Sydney quartet has delivered a solid pop/rock album fit for stadiums. INDIE ALBUM OF THE WEEK." The Brag, AUS

"A beautifully crafted rock album - 4 stars." Reverb Magazine, AUS

"The Sunpilots could sway stadium crowds if their stagecraft is any match for their strong musical sense of drama and dynamics." The Drummedia, AUS

"Poetic rock with the energy of Pearl Jam and the dark undertone of Radiohead..." Soundscape Magazine, US

"It's easy to see why The Sunpilots are getting their songs added to radio stations around the country. It undoubtedly helps that frontman Raj Siva-Rajah has a voice that's distinct and immediately striking… The Sunpilots have strong songs and a frontman with presence: that can make all the difference in this world.” The Brag, AUS

"The Sunpilots sent shivers down my spine." Musikmantra, UK

"Poetic, edgy and unique, the album highlights the band's ability to not only tell a great story, but to play them out like instant classics… Great sound, great story tellers and great cover art, what more can a person ask for? My suggestion, get on this bandwagon before it gets crowded."Mediasearch, AUS

"Perhaps it's a given that Living Receiver will be a hit. It deserves to be."The Weekly, AUS

"There is no question that The Sunpilots also have growing public support. There is a growing buzz surrounding the band.” Soulshine, AUS



Bio

Born in Brisbane to a classically trained Sri Lankan mother, Raj Siva-Rajah was a boy caught between two worlds. From the age of 8 he began learning the classical Carnatic music of the east, while also falling in love with the gritty angst that was the grunge era.

Raj’s move to Sydney in 2006 led to the birth of The Sunpilots, who slipped into public consciousness that year with the release of their first 4-track EP. Despite being little more than a demo, the EP found its way onto the airwaves through Australian radio stations such as Triple j and Nova. A few months later, The Sunpilots were awarded a Musicoz Producers Award.

A flood of online interest followed, leading to one of the largest MySpace fan bases in the country and the band’s first iTunes “Single of the Week”. The Sunpilots quickly become the most subscribed to Australian band on YouTube and one of the top 100 most subscribed to bands worldwide.

When The Sunpilots finally released their debut studio single ‘Spotlight in the Sun’ in May 2007, the band was completely unprepared for the response. ‘Spotlight in the Sun’ became the 1 most added song on Australian radio. The ‘Spotlight in the Sun’ music video became the most watched Australian music video on YouTube and aired regularly on Video Hits and Channel V. ‘Spotlight in the Sun’ continued gathering momentum throughout the year – and in February 2008 it became a top 100 most played song nationally.

Success continued for The Sunpilots following their first national tour, with the band winning Radio Australia’s New Artists 2 Radio (NA2R) competition. As part of the prize, the band took home a national $150,000 radio advertising campaign which they used to promote their upcoming album Living Receiver.

The Sunpilots released 'Living Receiver through their own record label in August 2008. The album was co-produced by Aussie producer Phil McKellar (Silverchair, Grinspoon, Kisschasy) and mastered in New York by Ted Jensen (Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance). A year in the making, Living Receiver is quickly becoming a must-have indie rock album. The Living Receiver national tour spanned 30 cities in 7 states and saw the band’s live shows described as “electric” and “stadium-worthy” by reviewers.

The Sunpilots have also begun to turn heads overseas: winning Best International Artist at the Canadian Independent Music Awards and a Single of the Year at the LA Music Awards. The band was one of 15 rock finalists in the International Songwriting Competition (nominated alongside fellow Aussie rockers Eskimo Joe). Judged by the likes of Tom Waits, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes), Robert Smith (The Cure), Frank Black (The Pixies) and Joe Satriani, the ISC is the largest and most highly regarded songwriting competition in the world. A new track from Living Receiver entitled ‘Metric System’ was chosen by the judges as being one of the best of 20,000 entries from around the globe.

The Sunpilots newest single ‘Drones’ is a high energy indie anthem about rebelling against society’s expectations… and the great Aussie tradition of sticking it to the man! With the 2009 March of the Drones national tour about to kick off, the new single hitting the airwaves now and a string of upcoming festival dates here and overseas, expect to be hearing a lot from The Sunpilots in the coming year.

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Jul 10 2009 9:55 AM

thanks for the link, i downloaded the EP its really good:)
Maria Julia





Jul 10 2009 9:54 AM

Hi! thanks for the add!
GREAT SONGS!

Hugs. Mary July
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Jul 10 2009 9:52 AM

Your very welcome...anytime!!
Thanks for the great music and friendship!!

Rock ON,
Tim
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Jul 10 2009 9:51 AM

I came by to check it out and I think you guys sound great....Any plans of comming to Atlanta? Wouldnt mind checkin you all out live---I love live music
Natalie





Jul 10 2009 9:50 AM

when r u guys gonna come to the u.s.? i wish you would put "faking this" on your free downloads!!! i love it!
NUTTIN BUT MUSIC HERE !!!!!!





Jul 8 2009 12:46 AM

TX 4 the friendship.Luv Spotlight Acoustic. Yall ROCK.
Shabby Dog Story





Jul 8 2009 12:44 AM

Heey The Sunpilots,
Thanks for the add!!
Nice songs. Especially the song spotlight.

Greetings from Holland,

Shabby Dog Story
Chris





Jul 8 2009 12:44 AM

Thanks guys. I'll Check it out. If your coming to the U.S. soon you should really check out Pittsburgh. Let me know and i'll meet you there. Keep it up!
Stefan N.





Jul 8 2009 12:38 AM

Thanx for requesting! Sounds great, I like!!
The Rubix Cube





Jul 7 2009 9:43 AM

hey
your music is awesome!!
when i was listening to it i was just blown away its awesome!
Going out now to buy your music
its amazing
Dariah





Jul 7 2009 9:41 AM

Wow! Great music! Thank you.
xx k y l i e e





Jul 7 2009 9:40 AM

hey guys thanks for the request. love your music already!! yous have a great sound really liking it :)
Comrade 2face





Jul 7 2009 9:38 AM

wow you guys are really good.
Interesting bio aswell.

You have a bright future ahead, keep on rockin.
Ray





Jul 7 2009 9:37 AM

Thanks for the request, Faking It . Nice Tune. Keep Rockin. Ray
Chris





Jul 7 2009 9:36 AM

Well Done
Urkone®





Jul 7 2009 9:33 AM

Excellent music!
Friends, I hope you'll decide to visit Serbia when you start touring the world! I'd love to hear you LIVE ;)
tnx 4 the add!
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rocktwins





Jul 7 2009 9:30 AM

Hey!
Yeah, we're keeping our fingers crossed that you'll make it over here soon. Would be great to see you!
We're trying to spread the word about you guys here...and we'll tell some of our friends to listen to your music.
Keep in touch.
Valkyree





Jul 7 2009 9:28 AM

AWESOME!!! Thanks for sending the request... definitely hear the LIVE influence... any tours to OH planned?? :)
HIPERKINESIS





Jul 7 2009 9:27 AM

YEAH ¡¡¡¡
Marko Petko





Jul 7 2009 9:25 AM

Great Tunes guys.
Keep rockin ...........let us know whe your in London, UK.
Cheers
Marko
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Jul 7 2009 9:24 AM

thx you very much 4 adding ME! Great sound,i love it!
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Jul 7 2009 9:23 AM

wow, nice music, I like how different it sounds, It really appeals to me, hope you guys enjoy my music as well. Brandon
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Jul 7 2009 9:22 AM

Respect!
Antoinette


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Jul 6 2009 11:20 AM

Thanks for the add.
Nice songs!
all the best, Antoinette (S.a.G. music manager)
rocktwins





Jul 6 2009 11:17 AM

Hey!
Your music sounds fucking awesome!! Thanks heaps for the request!! Really love your stuff, great sound and great tunes!! You rock!
Are you playing any shows in Germany in the near future? That would be really awesome!
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