Evermore
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Evermore are a band originally from Feilding
, New Zealand
, now based in Melbourne, Australia. The band consists of the Hume brothers – Jon
(guitar
, vocals), Peter
(keyboards
, bass
, piano
, vocals) and Dann
(drums
, vocals). The band have released three platinum-selling albums
, Dreams
(2004), Real Life
(2006) and Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show
(2009) and a self-titled greatest hits album including three new songs. They have been nominated for seven ARIA Awards, and have won two Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
, Peter
, and Dann
. Jon was born in Australia, while Peter and Dann were born in New Zealand. The three were raised and home-schooled in Feilding
, Manawatu. The brothers were introduced to music at a young age by their parents, and frequently listened to their record collection
. The name "Evermore" was taken from the Led Zeppelin
song "The Battle of Evermore
" in 1999. Jon says the trio's parents were highly supportive of them taking up music, stating "they always wanted us to do something creative...Nothing was too risky."
with Richard Higham, who played bass guitar
in the band at the time. The band won the competition, and used the prize money to help fund their studio, Red Sky Studio.
Evermore's first EP
, Slipping Away, was released on 1 December 2002, with only 300 copies pressed. However, the EP received regular airplay on Triple J
, and was thus able to garner the band some attention. Their next EP, the Oil & Water EP
, released 13 January 2003 resulted in the band's first concert
tour, again supported by Triple J. My Own Way EP, the band's third EP, was released on 15 September 2003, after which the band toured with American band Brad
.
In August 2003, Evermore appeared on the cover of New Zealand Musician in New Zealand, following success in "Project NZM" - a promotion by radio station
ZM
to gain awareness for up-and-coming bands.
, Evermore's debut studio album
, was released on 27 September 2004 in Australia. It peaked at number fifteen on the ARIA albums chart
, and number thirty on the RIANZ albums chart. Three singles were released from the album; "It's Too Late
", "For One Day
", and "Come to Nothing
"; which charted moderately.
The three singles were featured on the New Zealand and Australian promos of The O.C.
, with "It's Too Late" ultimately appearing on the show. A remix
ed version of "It's Too Late" with Dirty South
, titled "It's Too Late (Ride on)", was also released, and appeared on numerous compilation album
s.
On Dreams, Evermore worked with producer Barrett Jones (Nirvana
, Foo Fighters
, Whiskeytown
), who was introduced to the band by Brad on their past tour. The band's Red Sky Studio in Feilding was flood
ed in February 2004, so the band relocated to Seattle for recording.
Dreams differed to Evermore's earlier "retro-sounding, riff-based pop-rock" works, and instead contained a more "spacious" sound according to Jon. He said he drew inspiration and was influenced by Silverchair
and Muse
, as well as Pink Floyd
. Jon also noted that the band initially wanted to create a concept album
, but stated that "we sort of had to tone it back a bit, because we wanted to make a double album". Soundgenerator.com
reviewer Eleanor Goodman described Dreams as "clear rather than grungy, soulful rather than angsty".
The band released The Lakeside Sessions Vol. 1, an iTunes
-exclusive live acoustic
EP on 20 December 2005.
, was released on 8 July 2006 by Warner
. The album peaked at number five on the ARIA albums chart and number two on the RIANZ albums chart, spending over half a year in both. It was also certified platinum in Australia. Four singles were released from the album; "Running
", "Light Surrounding You
", "Unbreakable
", and "Never Let You Go
". Of these, "Light Surrounding You" charted best, and became Evermore's first number one single.
Real Life was initially recorded on the Central Coast of New South Wales
, where the band spent three months. Production moved to Easton, Maryland
for an additional three months, and continued recording with producer John Alagía
. Says Peter, "we did nearly all of it without him...[we] worked with him because we had to — the record company wouldn't allow us to do it all ourselves." Following recording and production, the album was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge
(blink-182
).
The album's release was followed by a tour of New Zealand and Australia that began in September and October with support acts Bob Evans
, The Vagrant City Scandal and The Hampdens
. In June 2006, Evermore opened for another band who trace their own start a decade ago, also coming from New Zealand to gain world fame in Melbourne. Thus, they found themselves as the opening act for Split Enz
at the Rod Laver Arena
in Melbourne. On 17 November 2006, Evermore performed at a charity concert: the Make Poverty History Concert
in Melbourne
, playing "Stand by Me
". Early in 2007, the band played at the Big Day Out
, as well as at the 21st Australian Scout Jamboree and on 29 April they appeared at the 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards
to perform "Light Surrounding You".
was released on 20 March 2009 and debuted at number 14 on the ARIA albums chart. The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "Between The Lines
", was released as a free download
from the band's website on 10 November 2008. The second single, "Hey Boys and Girls (Truth of the World pt.2)", was released on 3 February 2009. It peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand charts and number 4 on the Australian charts. Their single "Can You Hear Me?
" was released to radio on 11 May, but did not chart.
Truth of the World is a concept album
about trash media, political propaganda, advertising and infotainment. It was recorded at the band's own studio in Melbourne over a period of 18 months.
In July and August 2009, Evermore supported Pink
during the Funhouse Tour
in Ireland and on the second half of the Australian leg of the tour. After the successful Australian tours in support of Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show and support of the pop artist Pink on her Funhouse Tour, the singer was impressed enough to invite the band to perform as main support act for her upcoming European tour. The band released a self-titled greatest hits album on 12 March in Australia and New Zealand, which included the single "Underground", which did not chart.
. The band after completing their tour of Europe as opening act for superstar P!nk earlier in the year, took some time off, however, they have stated on their official website and blog that they are currently writing and recording for their next studio album. Expected release is around mid 2011 and will serve as their follow up international release to their first international debut album, self-titled "Evermore".
On the afternoon of Sunday, 12 September 2010, the brothers returned to their hometown of Feilding, New Zealand
to perform in a charity event, "Small Town, Big Heart", sponsored by national radio station MoreFM and various other local businesses, for the people of the town. Held at the local Manfeild Events Centre, it had been arranged to lift the spirits of the town after recent tragic events in the previous months of a young farming father who had been shot dead, the fatal plane crash of a much loved local pilot and her student, and a double-murder/suicide of a local husband, wife and father.
The band also performed in Christchurch's "Band Together
" on the Saturday 23 October. This was a free event held in the city's North Hagley Park
, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake
that hit the region on 4 September.
On 21 December 2010, they released a free Christmas song as an "early Chrissy present", entitled "Here's to You".
The band took 2011 off of touring to build a new recording studio, now named, "The Stables", in regional Victoria. The band have spent most of their time recording new material for their next full length studio album due in the first half of 2012. They have started up a special insight for fans with a regularly updated music streaming tab on their Facebook profile, which showcases a few songs they have recently written such as "Close Your Eyes" and "Messy", the band have assured that these are demo's and the songs will change over time. They are currently rebuilding their website www.evermoreband.com, with it now having studio recording demo's of new songs, with a few being offered for free download to fans. The first of these was a demo entitled "We'll Fly". There are videos of live acoustic performances of new songs in their studio such as "All the Way" and "Pieces" and the band have taken a certain liking to Twitter, regularly updating followers on progress and just general conversation as well. The band has said they have found a way to meld all three of their individual styles and the next album will show their progression as a band.
Extended plays
Feilding, New Zealand
Feilding is a town in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 54, 20 kilometres north of Palmerston North....
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, now based in Melbourne, Australia. The band consists of the Hume brothers – Jon
Jon Hume
Jon Daniel Hume is the eldest of the three brothers who make up the alternative rock band, Evermore.Although Jon was born in Australia, after his family's move to New Zealand, his brothers, Peter and Dann were born in Feilding...
(guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals), Peter
Peter Hume (musician)
Peter Elisha Hume is a musician from Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. He is a member of the alternative rock band Evermore, performing with his elder brother, Jon Hume and younger brother, Dann Hume. Peter plays the bass guitar and keyboards and is a songwriter. Songs that he has written and sung...
(keyboards
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, vocals) and Dann
Dann Hume
Dann Hume is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Hume, is the youngest of three brothers who make up the alternative rock band, Evermore since 1999...
(drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocals). The band have released three platinum-selling albums
Music recording sales certification
Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has shipped or sold a certain number of copies, where the threshold quantity varies by type and by nation or territory .Almost all countries follow variations of the RIAA certification categories,...
, Dreams
Dreams (Evermore album)
Dreams is the debut album by Evermore, released on 27 September 2004 in Australia, 8 October 2004 in New Zealand and 23 May 2006 in the US. The album peaked at #15 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and received Platinum accreditation in 2005...
(2004), Real Life
Real Life (Evermore album)
For the Simple Minds Album see Real Life .Real Life is the second studio album by Evermore, released on 8 July 2006. The album debuted on the ARIA charts at number five and on the RIANZ charts at number two. The album reached double-platinum certification in Australia...
(2006) and Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show
Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show
-Personnel:*Jon Hume – vocals, guitars*Peter Hume – bass guitar, synthesiser, keyboards, vocals*Dann Hume – drums, vocals, piano-Charts:-Release history:...
(2009) and a self-titled greatest hits album including three new songs. They have been nominated for seven ARIA Awards, and have won two Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Background
Evermore consists of brothers JonJon Hume
Jon Daniel Hume is the eldest of the three brothers who make up the alternative rock band, Evermore.Although Jon was born in Australia, after his family's move to New Zealand, his brothers, Peter and Dann were born in Feilding...
, Peter
Peter Hume (musician)
Peter Elisha Hume is a musician from Whangaparaoa, New Zealand. He is a member of the alternative rock band Evermore, performing with his elder brother, Jon Hume and younger brother, Dann Hume. Peter plays the bass guitar and keyboards and is a songwriter. Songs that he has written and sung...
, and Dann
Dann Hume
Dann Hume is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. Hume, is the youngest of three brothers who make up the alternative rock band, Evermore since 1999...
. Jon was born in Australia, while Peter and Dann were born in New Zealand. The three were raised and home-schooled in Feilding
Feilding, New Zealand
Feilding is a town in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 54, 20 kilometres north of Palmerston North....
, Manawatu. The brothers were introduced to music at a young age by their parents, and frequently listened to their record collection
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
. The name "Evermore" was taken from the Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band, active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham...
song "The Battle of Evermore
The Battle of Evermore
"The Battle of Evermore" is a folk rock duet sung by Robert Plant and Sandy Denny, by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, featured on their untitled fourth album , released in 1971...
" in 1999. Jon says the trio's parents were highly supportive of them taking up music, stating "they always wanted us to do something creative...Nothing was too risky."
Rise to fame (2000–2002)
In 2000, Evermore entered RockquestRockquest
Smokefreerockquest is an annual music competition for intermediate and high school bands throughout New Zealand.The first Rockquest was held in 1988, and was organised by Christchurch radio station C93FM as a local event...
with Richard Higham, who played bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
in the band at the time. The band won the competition, and used the prize money to help fund their studio, Red Sky Studio.
Evermore's first EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Slipping Away, was released on 1 December 2002, with only 300 copies pressed. However, the EP received regular airplay on Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
, and was thus able to garner the band some attention. Their next EP, the Oil & Water EP
Oil & Water EP
Oil & Water EP is the second EP by Evermore, released on 7 April 2003.-Track listing:-Release history:...
, released 13 January 2003 resulted in the band's first concert
Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
tour, again supported by Triple J. My Own Way EP, the band's third EP, was released on 15 September 2003, after which the band toured with American band Brad
Brad (band)
Brad is an American rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1992. Brad's sound is influenced by the wide variety of influences brought by its members, including Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Regan Hagar , Shawn Smith , and Jeremy Toback...
.
In August 2003, Evermore appeared on the cover of New Zealand Musician in New Zealand, following success in "Project NZM" - a promotion by radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
ZM
ZM (New Zealand)
ZM is a New Zealand contemporary hit radio network owned by The Radio Network. It broadcasts 19 markets throughout mainland New Zealand via terrestrial FM, and worldwide via the Internet. The network targets the 15–39 demographic specialises in a chart-music playlist of pop, rock, hip hop and dance...
to gain awareness for up-and-coming bands.
Dreams (2003–2006)
DreamsDreams (Evermore album)
Dreams is the debut album by Evermore, released on 27 September 2004 in Australia, 8 October 2004 in New Zealand and 23 May 2006 in the US. The album peaked at #15 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and received Platinum accreditation in 2005...
, Evermore's debut studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
, was released on 27 September 2004 in Australia. It peaked at number fifteen on the ARIA albums chart
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
, and number thirty on the RIANZ albums chart. Three singles were released from the album; "It's Too Late
It's Too Late (Evermore song)
"It's Too Late" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their debut album Dreams. The song features on The OC Mix 2 soundtrack as a bonus Australian release only track. It also features on the Australian and New Zealand editions of SingStar Pop...
", "For One Day
For One Day
"For One Day" is the second single by Evermore, taken from their debut album Dreams.In Australia, the song was ranked #57 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004, and reached #25 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.-Track listing:-Release history:...
", and "Come to Nothing
Come To Nothing
"Come to Nothing" is the third single by Evermore, taken from their debut album Dreams.-Track listing:-Release history:...
"; which charted moderately.
The three singles were featured on the New Zealand and Australian promos of The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
, with "It's Too Late" ultimately appearing on the show. A remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
ed version of "It's Too Late" with Dirty South
Dirty South (DJ)
Dragan Roganović , better known by his stage name Dirty South,is a Serbian-born Australian DJ, remixer and record producer based in Melbourne.-Biography:...
, titled "It's Too Late (Ride on)", was also released, and appeared on numerous compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
s.
On Dreams, Evermore worked with producer Barrett Jones (Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
, Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters is an American alternative rock band originally formed in 1994 by Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl as a one-man project following the dissolution of his previous band. The band got its name from the UFOs and various aerial phenomena that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War...
, Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown
Whiskeytown was an alternative country band formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1994. Fronted by Ryan Adams, other members included Caitlin Cary, Phil Wandscher, Eric "Skillet" Gilmore, and Mike Daly. They disbanded in 2000, with Adams leaving to pursue his solo career...
), who was introduced to the band by Brad on their past tour. The band's Red Sky Studio in Feilding was flood
Flood
A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. The EU Floods directive defines a flood as a temporary covering by water of land not normally covered by water...
ed in February 2004, so the band relocated to Seattle for recording.
Dreams differed to Evermore's earlier "retro-sounding, riff-based pop-rock" works, and instead contained a more "spacious" sound according to Jon. He said he drew inspiration and was influenced by Silverchair
Silverchair
Silverchair were an Australian rock band, which formed in 1992 as Innocent Criminals in Merewether, Newcastle with the line-up of Ben Gillies on drums, Chris Joannou on bass guitar and Daniel Johns on vocals and guitars. The group got their big break in mid-1994 when they won a national demo...
and Muse
Muse (band)
Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The band consists of school friends Matthew Bellamy , Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard...
, as well as Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
. Jon also noted that the band initially wanted to create a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
, but stated that "we sort of had to tone it back a bit, because we wanted to make a double album". Soundgenerator.com
Soundgenerator.com
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reviewer Eleanor Goodman described Dreams as "clear rather than grungy, soulful rather than angsty".
The band released The Lakeside Sessions Vol. 1, an iTunes
ITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
-exclusive live acoustic
Acoustic music
Acoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
EP on 20 December 2005.
Real Life (2006–2008)
Evermore's second album, Real LifeReal Life (Evermore album)
For the Simple Minds Album see Real Life .Real Life is the second studio album by Evermore, released on 8 July 2006. The album debuted on the ARIA charts at number five and on the RIANZ charts at number two. The album reached double-platinum certification in Australia...
, was released on 8 July 2006 by Warner
Warner Music Australasia
Warner Music Australasia is the Australian division of the Warner Music Group. The company's operations also include distribution to New Zealand.-History:In 1969, Warner Bros...
. The album peaked at number five on the ARIA albums chart and number two on the RIANZ albums chart, spending over half a year in both. It was also certified platinum in Australia. Four singles were released from the album; "Running
Running (Evermore song)
"Running" is the first single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life.-Track listing:-Music video:The video contains the band exploring different countries and cities around the world like Hong Kong, Sydney, London and Egypt...
", "Light Surrounding You
Light Surrounding You
"Light Surrounding You" is the second single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life. It was written by Dann Hume, the drummer....
", "Unbreakable
Unbreakable (Evermore song)
"Unbreakable" is the third single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life. The single was released as the Unbreakable Live EP....
", and "Never Let You Go
Never Let You Go (Evermore song)
"Never Let You Go" is the fourth single by Evermore, taken from their second studio album Real Life. The radio mix for the single clocks at 4:10.-Track listing:-Video:...
". Of these, "Light Surrounding You" charted best, and became Evermore's first number one single.
Real Life was initially recorded on the Central Coast of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, where the band spent three months. Production moved to Easton, Maryland
Easton, Maryland
Easton, founded 1710, is a town within the Easton District of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,708 at the 2000 census, and 14,677 according to current July 2008 census estimates. It is the county seat of Talbot County. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the...
for an additional three months, and continued recording with producer John Alagía
John Alagía
John Alagía is an accomplished music producer. He is best known for his work with the Dave Matthews Band and John Mayer. Alagia is a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and a graduate of Georgetown University...
. Says Peter, "we did nearly all of it without him...[we] worked with him because we had to — the record company wouldn't allow us to do it all ourselves." Following recording and production, the album was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge
Tom Lord-Alge
Tom Lord-Alge is a four-time Grammy Award–winning record producer and mixer. He is the youngest of Vivian Lord's five children, Mark Lord-Alge, Lisa Lord-Alge, Chris Lord-Alge, Jeff Lord-Alge and Tom Lord-Alge...
(blink-182
Blink-182
Blink-182 is an American rock band consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They have sold over 27 million albums worldwide since forming in Poway, California in 1992...
).
The album's release was followed by a tour of New Zealand and Australia that began in September and October with support acts Bob Evans
Kevin Mitchell (musician)
Kevin Edward Mitchell , is an Australian musician, known for his role as the vocalist and guitarist of the alternative rock band Jebediah and also his solo work under the stage name of Bob Evans....
, The Vagrant City Scandal and The Hampdens
The Hampdens
The Hampdens are a modern Australian band known for their literary lyrics, originally from Perth, Western Australia, but who are now based in Melbourne.-Biography:The band's name is taken from Hampden College in Donna Tartt's novel "The Secret History"...
. In June 2006, Evermore opened for another band who trace their own start a decade ago, also coming from New Zealand to gain world fame in Melbourne. Thus, they found themselves as the opening act for Split Enz
Split Enz
Split Enz were a New Zealand band of the 1970s and early 1980s featuring Phil Judd and brothers Tim Finn and Neil Finn. They achieved chart success in New Zealand, Australia, and Canada during the early 1980s ‒ most notably with the single "I Got You", and built a cult following elsewhere...
at the Rod Laver Arena
Rod Laver Arena
Rod Laver Arena is a tennis stadium that is part of the Melbourne Park complex located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and has been the main venue for the Australian Open in tennis since 1988, replacing the ageing Kooyong Stadium...
in Melbourne. On 17 November 2006, Evermore performed at a charity concert: the Make Poverty History Concert
Make Poverty History Concert
The Make Poverty History Concert was held on the night of November 17, 2006 produced by Dan Adams, Hugh Evans and John Connor at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. The concert was timed to coincide with the G20 Summit which was being hosted by then-Australian Treasurer, Peter Costello...
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, playing "Stand by Me
Stand by Me
Stand by Me may refer to:*Stand by Me , a 1986 film directed by Rob Reiner*Stand by Me , a 1998 Chinese drama TV series*Stand by Me, a 2002 album by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound*Stand by Me, a 2003 musical by Ya-ya-yah...
". Early in 2007, the band played at the Big Day Out
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January. It started in Sydney in 1992, spread to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth by 1993, with the Gold Coast and Auckland joining in 1994...
, as well as at the 21st Australian Scout Jamboree and on 29 April they appeared at the 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards
MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2007
The MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2007 was broadcast live from Acer Arena on 29 April 2007 on MTV Australia. It was then repeated on the Ten Network on 6 May 2007....
to perform "Light Surrounding You".
Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show (2008–2009)
The band's third album Truth of the World: Welcome to the ShowTruth of the World: Welcome to the Show
-Personnel:*Jon Hume – vocals, guitars*Peter Hume – bass guitar, synthesiser, keyboards, vocals*Dann Hume – drums, vocals, piano-Charts:-Release history:...
was released on 20 March 2009 and debuted at number 14 on the ARIA albums chart. The album was preceded by two singles; the first, "Between The Lines
Between the Lines (Evermore song)
-Release history:...
", was released as a free download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
from the band's website on 10 November 2008. The second single, "Hey Boys and Girls (Truth of the World pt.2)", was released on 3 February 2009. It peaked at number 5 on the New Zealand charts and number 4 on the Australian charts. Their single "Can You Hear Me?
Can You Hear Me? (Evermore song)
"Can You Hear Me?" is a song by New Zealand rock band Evermore, it is the third single from their third studio album Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show and is one of the bands personal favourites, seeing it as one of the most emotional and rewarding songs they've ever written...
" was released to radio on 11 May, but did not chart.
Truth of the World is a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
about trash media, political propaganda, advertising and infotainment. It was recorded at the band's own studio in Melbourne over a period of 18 months.
In July and August 2009, Evermore supported Pink
Pink (singer)
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
during the Funhouse Tour
Funhouse Tour
The Funhouse Tour was the fourth concert tour by American singer-songwriter Pink. The tour supported her fifth studio album, Funhouse. The tour visited Europe, Australia and North America....
in Ireland and on the second half of the Australian leg of the tour. After the successful Australian tours in support of Truth of the World: Welcome to the Show and support of the pop artist Pink on her Funhouse Tour, the singer was impressed enough to invite the band to perform as main support act for her upcoming European tour. The band released a self-titled greatest hits album on 12 March in Australia and New Zealand, which included the single "Underground", which did not chart.
(2010-present)
Evermore's song "Hey Boys and Girls (Truth of the World pt.2)" is featured on the trailer to the film BeastlyBeastly (film)
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. The band after completing their tour of Europe as opening act for superstar P!nk earlier in the year, took some time off, however, they have stated on their official website and blog that they are currently writing and recording for their next studio album. Expected release is around mid 2011 and will serve as their follow up international release to their first international debut album, self-titled "Evermore".
On the afternoon of Sunday, 12 September 2010, the brothers returned to their hometown of Feilding, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
to perform in a charity event, "Small Town, Big Heart", sponsored by national radio station MoreFM and various other local businesses, for the people of the town. Held at the local Manfeild Events Centre, it had been arranged to lift the spirits of the town after recent tragic events in the previous months of a young farming father who had been shot dead, the fatal plane crash of a much loved local pilot and her student, and a double-murder/suicide of a local husband, wife and father.
The band also performed in Christchurch's "Band Together
Band Together
Band Together was a musical concert put on for the people of Canterbury, New Zealand as a response to the 2010 Canterbury earthquake which had occurred a month earlier...
" on the Saturday 23 October. This was a free event held in the city's North Hagley Park
Hagley Park
Hagley Park is the largest urban open space in Christchurch, New Zealand, and was created in 1855 by the Provincial Government. According to the government's decree at that time, Hagley Park is "reserved forever as a public park, and shall be open for the recreation and enjoyment of the public."...
, following the 7.1 magnitude earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
The 2010 Canterbury earthquake was a 7.1 magnitude earthquake, which struck the South Island of New Zealand at 4:35 am on local time ....
that hit the region on 4 September.
On 21 December 2010, they released a free Christmas song as an "early Chrissy present", entitled "Here's to You".
The band took 2011 off of touring to build a new recording studio, now named, "The Stables", in regional Victoria. The band have spent most of their time recording new material for their next full length studio album due in the first half of 2012. They have started up a special insight for fans with a regularly updated music streaming tab on their Facebook profile, which showcases a few songs they have recently written such as "Close Your Eyes" and "Messy", the band have assured that these are demo's and the songs will change over time. They are currently rebuilding their website www.evermoreband.com, with it now having studio recording demo's of new songs, with a few being offered for free download to fans. The first of these was a demo entitled "We'll Fly". There are videos of live acoustic performances of new songs in their studio such as "All the Way" and "Pieces" and the band have taken a certain liking to Twitter, regularly updating followers on progress and just general conversation as well. The band has said they have found a way to meld all three of their individual styles and the next album will show their progression as a band.
Discography
Studio albumsExtended plays
ARIA Awards
| Yea | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 ARIA Music Awards of 2005 The 19th Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 23 October 2005 at the Sydney Superdome at the Sydney Olympic Park complex, thus continuing the previous year's innovation of televising the awards on Sunday evening... |
Dreams | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Dreams | Breakthrough Artist — Album | Nominated | |
| Evermore | Best Group | Nominated | |
| Dreams | Best Rock Album | Nominated | |
| "For One Day" | Single Of The Year | Nominated | |
| 2007 ARIA Music Awards of 2007 The 21st Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards were held on 28 October 2007 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. Rove McManus was the host of the event... |
"Light Surrounding You" | Best Pop Release | Nominated |
| 2009 ARIA Music Awards of 2009 The 23rd Annual Australian Recording Industry Association Music Awards took place on 26 November 2009 at the Acer Arena at the Sydney Olympic Park complex. The ceremony was telecast on the Nine Network at 8:30pm that night... |
"Hey Boys and Girls" | Highest Selling Single | Nominated |
Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Real Life | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Light Surrounding You" | Single of the Year | Won | |
| Evermore | People’s Choice Award | Nominated | |
| Real Life | Best Group | Nominated | |
| Real Life | Best Rock Album | Nominated | |
| Evermore | International Achievement | Won |
Won
- 2005 MTV AustraliaMTV AustraliaMTV Australia is 24 hour general entertainment channel specialising in music and youth culture programming which serves Australia and New Zealand. It is operated by Viacom International Media Networks Australia owned by Viacom and primarily features imported shows as well as locally produced...
Awards, Supernova Breakthrough Act for Dreams - 2005 APRAAustralasian Performing Right AssociationThe Australasian Performing Right Association is a copyright collective representing New Zealand and Australian composers, lyricists and music publishers. The association's head offices located in Sydney Australia, and it has branch offices in Auckland, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth...
Silver Scroll AwardAPRA AwardsThe APRA Music Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia and New Zealand by Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually....
for "It's Too Late". - 2007 Channel VChannel VChannel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
Oz Artist of the Year.
Nominated
- 2005 Jack Awards, Best Live Newcomer.
- 2006 APRA Silver Scroll Award for "Running".
- 2009 The New Zealand sweets as Choice awards
- 2010APRA Awards of 2010The Australasian Performing Right Association Awards of 2010 are a series of awards which include the APRA Music Awards, Classical Music Awards, and Screen Music Awards...
APRA AwardsAPRA AwardsThe APRA Music Awards are several award ceremonies run in Australia and New Zealand by Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually....
, Most Played Australian Work and Rock Work of the Year for "Hey Boys and Girls (Truth of the World pt.2)".