Nicholas Cassey *Keys, Vocals.
Richard Bessell *Guitars, Vocals.
Daniel Shaw *Bass, Vocals.
Robbie Mudrazija *Percussion.
Influences
Disco rock, indie, Downtempo, Drum machines, keyboards, blocks of wood with strings on, trip hop, funk stylers, this song, that song, your life, politics, the environment, house beats, minimilism, the blues, sex, drugs, no sex, cigarettes, pop music, dance moves, late night doom missions, life’s complexities.
Yen charm night dwellers with supreme electro pop chemistry.
Seeing Yen is visceral on one level; awash with colour and contrast. On another, Yen is an experience of intense emotion and energy. Yen have an unnerving ability to make listeners pause in reflection, but with a sly shift in momentum transform audiences into a raucous celebration, leaving a curiosity long after the click-clack rhythm has disappeared into the night.
Alice Pamment @ Playground Weekender.
Channel V.
“Although Yen weren’t on the gig guide, we heard constant gossip about their spectacular performances. The Chai Tent had a handful of supporters egging on passers by to come and experience Yen. The four-man instrumental jazz funk piece radiated power and passion. Sure enough, the Chai Tent couldn’t fit anymore to dance to Yen’s magic by the time "encore" was repeatedly being called.”
channelv.com.au
Greetings again jokesters and hooligan makers! The Phonies wish to invite you to a truly spectacular evening of sydney's dopest live hip hop bands this Saturday the 21st June at the Gaelic Club. We'll be there supporting our good chums Rumpunch as they Launch their debut CD, and getting rawkus with their funky, reggae, hip hop tunes. Led by sydney's finest and most handsome rapper Tuka aka Tuka the sucker, their sound is uniquely sexy and their live show is fuelled with a full horn section and backup singers.
However the Phonies will be sure to steal the show with a revitalised set featuring a new indie rock track, an electro banger, and some fresh super smooth hip hop grooves. The Phonies Wardrobe department has also been hard at work creating the Phonies Winter Collection which they will be unveiling on stage during the show. In case you can't wait we have attached some exclusive sneak peeks of the boys in their winter attire, with a special appearance by "Teach" AKA "Referee....
The night kicks off with Basslines & Fresh Jams DJs who will get the party started. Please come and be part of the next generation of sydney's live music scene as Rumpunch and The Phonies turn the Gaelic Club into a hot steamy love jam with the rest of the rhyme lovers, groove enthusiasts and melody munters.
Doors open at 8pm, The Phonies on stage around 10pm, and tickets are $15 on the door or available through moshtix.
Greetings again jokesters and hooligan makers! The Phonies wish to invite you to a truly spectacular evening of sydney's dopest live hip hop bands this Saturday the 21st June at the Gaelic Club. We'll be there supporting our good chums Rumpunch as they Launch their debut CD, and getting rawkus with their funky, reggae, hip hop tunes. Led by sydney's finest and most handsome rapper Tuka aka Tuka the sucker, their sound is uniquely sexy and their live show is fuelled with a full horn section and backup singers.
However the Phonies will be sure to steal the show with a revitalised set featuring a new indie rock track, an electro banger, and some fresh super smooth hip hop grooves. The Phonies Wardrobe department has also been hard at work creating the Phonies Winter Collection which they will be unveiling on stage during the show. In case you can't wait we have attached some exclusive sneak peeks of the boys in their winter attire, with a special appearance by "Teach" AKA "Referee....
The night kicks off with Basslines & Fresh Jams DJs who will get the party started. Please come and be part of the next generation of sydney's live music scene as Rumpunch and The Phonies turn the Gaelic Club into a hot steamy love jam with the rest of the rhyme lovers, groove enthusiasts and melody munters.
Doors open at 8pm, The Phonies on stage around 10pm, and tickets are $15 on the door or available through moshtix.
Hey Funksters, Yes thats right!!! You know those smooth moves that you have been trying out in the mirror!!! Well its time to bring them to the dance floor.
Saturday 17th May EXTENDED FAMILY @ The Vanguard, 42 King Street, Newtown With Special Guests: The Jones Tickets: $17 presale/$20 on the door Bookings: www. moshtix. com. au or call The Vanguard on 02 9557 7992 http://www. thevanguard. com. au Dinner & Show packages available Doors open: 7pm
Hi Yen, just thought id let you know im enjoying listening to ur rehersals sounding great one of the positives living above a music room i love it!! ur music makes me happy!!! Justine xx
Hey Nick, Hows your single promo going. still pumping it in my car.
You're invited to The Phonies' EP showcase this Sunday the 30th March at the Loft, King st Wharf, Darling Harbour!
We'll be performing hits from our highly acclaimed, much anticipated forthcoming debut EP "Keepin' It Fake", and giving away a few sneaky sampler cd's for those performing the freshest tricks on the boogie step ball room.
We've also got a special treat for you fabric fiends and knitwear enthusiasts out there. We will be unveilling our rudest threads yet as we showcase our Autumn 2008 Wardrobe Collection. So be sure dress in your smartest rudes, as entry will be refused to dooshbags and hobos.
We'll be playing three sets with special guests Miss Donne, Billie Rose, Larry the Hectic and Tuka.
First set will start at around 8pm and entry is FREE.
The Phonies "......a modern sound for young adults"
Hey mate How's it goin? Playground would've been crazy, but alas, i did not get a ticket. However this beach road hotel, I do believe that is at Bondi? am I correct? cos i'll definitely be seeing you punks there if it is.
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