Biography
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Founded In
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
The Guppies formed in the depths of a local suburban garage and are influenced by The Vaccines, Cloud Nothings, The Libertines and a whiff of petrol fumes from the trusty family Volvo. Their sound evokes wild memories reminiscent of sneaking out at 2am, the angst of being a teenager and the warmth of grandpa’s favourite loafers.
Being named Triple j Unearthed High finalists, regular airplay of ‘Never Liked Mondays’ and ‘Bad Blood’ along with festival slots at Groovin The Moo, Peats Ridge and Fat as Butter has led to The Guppies well and truly establishing themselves in the Aus music scene.
Having recently played along side Bloods, Cabins, Velociraptor, Deep Sea Arcade, Ball Park Music, You Am I and more, plus supports slots with The Rubens and Birds Of Tokyo on the horizon, 2013 is set to be an extensive year for the band which will see them release their debut EP.
“Great spirit, energy and melodically very catchy. Reminds me of The Saints which can’t be a bad thing!” Chris Cheney, The Living End
“if you guys keep writing such simplistically cool and catchy tracks like this, i don't think you guys will have any trouble getting noticed! diggin it.” Nick Findlay, Triple J
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