Stealing O'Neal
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Stealing O'Neal is an Australian pop rock
band
from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
, The Hot Lies
and The Getaway Plan
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
, Boys Night Out
, All Time Low
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
, Australia
, in 2004. Their first demos
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut EP
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
meets Placebo
".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
band Angelas Dish
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
, Faker
and Kisschasy
. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
and Set Your Goals
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
, Glassjaw
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Stealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SO'N) is an Australian pop rock
band
from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
, The Hot Lies
and The Getaway Plan
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
, Boys Night Out
, All Time Low
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
, Australia
, in 2004. Their first demos
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut EP
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
meets Placebo
".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
band Angelas Dish
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
, Faker
and Kisschasy
. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
and Set Your Goals
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
, Glassjaw
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Stealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SO'N) is an Australian pop rock
band
from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
, The Hot Lies
and The Getaway Plan
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
, Boys Night Out
, All Time Low
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
, Australia
, in 2004. Their first demos
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut EP
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
meets Placebo
".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
band Angelas Dish
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
, Faker
and Kisschasy
. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
and Set Your Goals
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
, Glassjaw
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Extended plays
Demos
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers is a rock band based in Australia. The band was formed on the New South Wales Central Coast, in Australia, in 2001. They have released an EP and three studio albums in their 7 year career...
, The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies were an alternative rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Adelaide, Australia, in 2004. Their line-up consisted of lead vocalist Pete Wood, rhythm guitarist Benjamin Pix, drummer Jared Brown, lead guitarist Luke Szabo and former I Killed the Prom Queen bassist Leaton Rose...
and The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
New Found Glory
New Found Glory is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida. Formed in the summer of 1997, founding members were lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Joe Marino...
, Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out may refer to:* Boys Night Out , a Canadian emo/post-hardcore band** Boys Night Out , their self-titled album* Boys' Night Out , a 1962 comedy...
, All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
History
The band was formed in MelbourneMelbourne
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...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, in 2004. Their first demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
-Charts:-External links:* Mapped on Platial....
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not is the debut album by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released on 23 January 2006. The album became the UK's fastest selling debut album, shifting over 360,000 copies in its first week, and remains the fastest selling debut album by a band. It...
. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut 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...
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Steele...
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
Saves the Day
Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera....
meets Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
band Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
The Angels
The Angels may refer to:*The Angels , an American girl group who had hits in the 1960s*The Angels , an Australian hard rock band*The Angels is the English translation of Los Angeles, California in the U.S.A....
, Faker
Faker (band)
Faker are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Nathan Hudson and guitarist Nicholas Munnings....
and Kisschasy
Kisschasy
Kisschasy are an Australian rock band formed in Victoria, Australia, in 2002. Since forming, their line-up has consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll....
. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals (band)
Set Your Goals is an American Pop-Punk band from Walnut Creek, CA , formed in 2004. Their musical style typically employs a combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore...
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
The Ataris
The Ataris are a rock band from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent E.P. was released on November 25, 2010 on the Gainesville, Florida based label, Paper + Plastick. It contained the brand new tracks "All Souls' Day" and "The Graveyard of The Atlantic"...
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
The Used
The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band, from Bridgend. Formed 2001, they have released five studio albums, seven EPs, sixteen singles, one DVD, and one compilation album.-Formation and Early Years:...
, Glassjaw
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception...
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Current members
- Chris Scott - Vocals
- Jack Tosi - Guitar, vocals, keys
- Tim O'Keefe - Guitar, vocals
- Tom Fleming - Bass
- Ryan D'Sylva - Drums
Discography
AlbumsStealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SO'N) is an Australian pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers is a rock band based in Australia. The band was formed on the New South Wales Central Coast, in Australia, in 2001. They have released an EP and three studio albums in their 7 year career...
, The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies were an alternative rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Adelaide, Australia, in 2004. Their line-up consisted of lead vocalist Pete Wood, rhythm guitarist Benjamin Pix, drummer Jared Brown, lead guitarist Luke Szabo and former I Killed the Prom Queen bassist Leaton Rose...
and The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
New Found Glory
New Found Glory is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida. Formed in the summer of 1997, founding members were lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Joe Marino...
, Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out may refer to:* Boys Night Out , a Canadian emo/post-hardcore band** Boys Night Out , their self-titled album* Boys' Night Out , a 1962 comedy...
, All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
History
The band was formed in MelbourneMelbourne
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...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, in 2004. Their first demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
-Charts:-External links:* Mapped on Platial....
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not is the debut album by English indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, released on 23 January 2006. The album became the UK's fastest selling debut album, shifting over 360,000 copies in its first week, and remains the fastest selling debut album by a band. It...
. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut 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...
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Steele...
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
Saves the Day
Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1994. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, bassist Rodrigo Palma, and drummer Claudio Rivera....
meets Placebo
Placebo (band)
Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
band Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
The Angels
The Angels may refer to:*The Angels , an American girl group who had hits in the 1960s*The Angels , an Australian hard rock band*The Angels is the English translation of Los Angeles, California in the U.S.A....
, Faker
Faker (band)
Faker are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Nathan Hudson and guitarist Nicholas Munnings....
and Kisschasy
Kisschasy
Kisschasy are an Australian rock band formed in Victoria, Australia, in 2002. Since forming, their line-up has consisted of lead vocalist Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas and drummer Karl Ammitzboll....
. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals (band)
Set Your Goals is an American Pop-Punk band from Walnut Creek, CA , formed in 2004. Their musical style typically employs a combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore...
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
The Ataris
The Ataris are a rock band from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent E.P. was released on November 25, 2010 on the Gainesville, Florida based label, Paper + Plastick. It contained the brand new tracks "All Souls' Day" and "The Graveyard of The Atlantic"...
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
The Used
The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band, from Bridgend. Formed 2001, they have released five studio albums, seven EPs, sixteen singles, one DVD, and one compilation album.-Formation and Early Years:...
, Glassjaw
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception...
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Current members
- Chris Scott - Vocals
- Jack Tosi - Guitar, vocals, keys
- Tim O'Keefe - Guitar, vocals
- Tom Fleming - Bass
- Ryan D'Sylva - Drums
Discography
AlbumsStealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SO'N) is an Australian pop rock
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band
Rock Band
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from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers
Something with Numbers is a rock band based in Australia. The band was formed on the New South Wales Central Coast, in Australia, in 2001. They have released an EP and three studio albums in their 7 year career...
, The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies
The Hot Lies were an alternative rock band based in Australia. The band formed in Adelaide, Australia, in 2004. Their line-up consisted of lead vocalist Pete Wood, rhythm guitarist Benjamin Pix, drummer Jared Brown, lead guitarist Luke Szabo and former I Killed the Prom Queen bassist Leaton Rose...
and The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
, as well as international acts New Found Glory
New Found Glory
New Found Glory is an American rock band from Coral Springs, Florida. Formed in the summer of 1997, founding members were lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Chad Gilbert and Steve Klein, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Joe Marino...
, Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out
Boys Night Out may refer to:* Boys Night Out , a Canadian emo/post-hardcore band** Boys Night Out , their self-titled album* Boys' Night Out , a 1962 comedy...
, All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.. In September of 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band.
History
The band was formed in MelbourneMelbourne
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...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, in 2004. Their first demos
Demo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
-Charts:-External links:* Mapped on Platial....
", from their album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
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. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut 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...
, Spin for Me, featuring five new tracks. Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson
The Sleepy Jackson are an Australian alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia. The band's name was inspired by a former drummer who was narcoleptic. The band revolves around the distinctive vocal style of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Luke Steele...
). The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six. The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts
AIR Charts
The AIR Charts are the official sales charts for Australian independent music released by Australian owned, independent record labels. Presented by AIR, the Australian Independent Record Labels Association, the charts are calculated according to official sales figures provided by the ARIA Charts,...
. Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day
Saves the Day
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meets Placebo
Placebo (band)
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".
Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop
Indie pop
Indie pop is a genre of alternative rock music that originated in the United Kingdom in the mid 1980s, with its roots in the Scottish post-punk bands on the Postcard Records label in the early '80s, such as Orange Juice, Josef K and Aztec Camera, and the dominant UK independent band of the mid...
band Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish
Angelas Dish is an Australian indie pop band from the Central Coast of New South Wales, formed in 2004. The four-piece currently consists of songwriting duo, brothers Michael and Joshua Harris, teamed up with bassist Peter Clarke and drummer Christopher Allison...
. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled Collidescope. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels
The Angels
The Angels may refer to:*The Angels , an American girl group who had hits in the 1960s*The Angels , an Australian hard rock band*The Angels is the English translation of Los Angeles, California in the U.S.A....
, Faker
Faker (band)
Faker are an Australian alternative rock band, formed in Sydney in 1996. The band consists of vocalist Nathan Hudson and guitarist Nicholas Munnings....
and Kisschasy
Kisschasy
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. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21. Collidescope debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.
In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
and Set Your Goals
Set Your Goals (band)
Set Your Goals is an American Pop-Punk band from Walnut Creek, CA , formed in 2004. Their musical style typically employs a combination of pop punk and melodic hardcore...
. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris
The Ataris
The Ataris are a rock band from Anderson, Indiana. They have released five studio albums, and their most recent E.P. was released on November 25, 2010 on the Gainesville, Florida based label, Paper + Plastick. It contained the brand new tracks "All Souls' Day" and "The Graveyard of The Atlantic"...
on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used
The Used
The Used is an American rock band from Orem, Utah. The band was founded in 2001 and signed to Reprise Records the same year. They rose to fame in June 2002 after releasing their self-titled debut album. They followed up with their second album, In Love and Death, in September 2004 and their third...
on their tour to promote the album Artwork.
On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan
The Getaway Plan are an Australian alternative rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Matthew Wright, guitarist Clint Splattering, bassist Dave Anderson and drummer Aaron Barnett....
at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms.
The band's debut album is titled Don't Sleep, and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend
Funeral for a Friend
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, Glassjaw
Glassjaw
Glassjaw is a four-piece rock band from Long Island, New York. The band is fronted by vocalist Daryl Palumbo and guitarist Justin Beck, and have undergone numerous line-up changes since their inception...
, Motorhead).
Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on.
Current members
- Chris Scott - Vocals
- Jack Tosi - Guitar, vocals, keys
- Tim O'Keefe - Guitar, vocals
- Tom Fleming - Bass
- Ryan D'Sylva - Drums
Discography
Albums- 2010: Don't Sleep
- Powerlines
- HomeTown
- Circle/Square
- Take the bait (Test me)
- Catchafire
- Empire State Human
- Little Bear
- Small Steps
- Speaker Speaker
- Retreat After Me
- Pull Me Up
- Oh, to Be Young (iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
bonus track)
- Bonus CD
- Hometown
- Little Bear
- Retreat After Me
- Catchafire
- Leading by Example
- Video - Making of Don’t Sleep
Extended plays
- 2007: Spin for Me
- "Bedroom Eyes"
- "Wait for Me, Tokyo"
- "Water"
- "Lullaby for the Loveless"
- "Bella"
- 2008: Collidescope
- "Collide"
- "The Sandlot"
- "Anywhere But Here"
- "Chin Up Baby"
- "For Light, for Shade"
Demos
- 2006: Stealing O'Neal Demo Tracks
- "Who Said Being Rich Wasn't Easy?"
- "Saved By the Bell"
- "Arctic Dancefloor" (Arctic MonkeysArctic MonkeysArctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band. Formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, the band currently consists of Alex Turner , Jamie Cook , Nick O'Malley and Matt Helders...
coverCover versionIn popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
) - "The Rumour on the Note"
- "Please Step Back"
- "Low Life"
- 2004: Stealing O'Neal Demo Tracks
- "School's Out"
- "Drop This"
External links
- Stealing O'Neal at MP3.com
- Official Website
