Robert Gibson: Vocals, Guitars, Synth Eliot Fish: Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Piano Nick Kennedy: Drums, Percussion, Vocals David Trumpmanis: Guitars, Vocals, GoodStuff
Influences
All four members of Todd Sparrow have played in Sydney's guitar rock melody kings Big Heavy Stuff at one time or another; so there's one inevitable influence.
Eliot has toured France with and played on records by the even-more-legendary Apartments, so that's where the European darkness comes from. David's solo project Trumpmanis explores his love of Bjork, NiN and the Warp label so the sonics are well and truly taken care of. Nick loves the Kiwis and the American post-hardcore scene, so he hits accordingly. Robert writes great songs, plays angular guitar and acts part-time. Sings like an angel.
Sounds Like
"Four years is a long time between drinks, but Todd Sparrow have more than rewarded our patience (or lack thereof, in some cases) with Modern Western. Superb."
by Adam D Mills
Mess & Noise 2008
"Modern Western is a mark of a truly multi-faceted band whose distinct musical sensibility and rare maturity really shine through on this release. It would be a real shame if, like their predecessors, this band never ended up getting the recognition they deserve."
FasterLouder Nov 2008
They played our first single 'Enough About Me' a lot.
Which was nice.
The album that song came off was called 'Here's To The Start of Something Beautiful'. It was our firstest ever album. It was released on Chatterbox Records in September 2004. Then we toured the east coast with The Cops and Red Riders. Triple J put us in their 'New Crop of 2004'.
Which was nice.
Then, it was like, whoah, like, what HAPPENED to like, Todd Sparrow, and stuff? It was like, they just, kinda, DISAPPEARED, or whatever.
On the contrary, however. Young Nicholas, David, Eliot and Robert have been secreting themselves away in a luxuriant sonic posterity facilitation facility in an undisclosed Sydney location, and, hey presto, ALBUM NUMBER TWO 'Modern Western' IS OUT NOW!!!
Check out the new tunes!. xx TS
i wish you guys played gigs more often.. and a little down south?.. maybe i've been under a rock and just totally missed you somehow..? I crave a live show by TS
Just stopping by to say hello and give you some news. The new album 'Coolgilly and the Freakshow' from Centascope is now available worldwide from CD Baby and also directly from the merchandise page of the official website. You can also get the album from Apple iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon and many more.
Big Heavy Stuff play live for one night only this Saturday the 18th of April at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville, Sydney. Support from fellow indie legends Knievel.
We have fantastic gig opportunities for you! Check our blogs on www.myspace.com/burgessbookings for details.
We are also the Australasian Directors of Global Battle of the Bands. GBOB is an amazing International band competition with US$100,000 prize money! www.gbob.com or www.myspace.com/gbobaustralia
Look forward to hearing from you!
Tara Brennan Office Manager A Red Letter Day (Event Management) Ph:(02)95193978 Email: burgess_ventures@bigpond.com
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