The Dolly Rocker Movement
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The Dolly Rocker Movement is a neo-psychedelic rock band formerly based in Sydney
, Australia
, but now based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2002 by singer and guitarist Daniel Poulter, the Australian line-up includes Poulter, Ricky Drabsch (bass), Martin Walters (keyboards) and Christopher Rudge (drums). The group has released three albums through independent Australian record label Off the Hip.
The group has played with such acts as The Black Keys
, The Lime Spiders, The Stems
and The Lovetones
. The band has had material showcased outside of Australia on various releases, including Northern Star Records
’ three Psychedelica compilations, and the Greek Peace Frog and Lost in Tyme zines. In 2009 Denmark-based label Bad Afro International announced it would release their third album, Our Days Mind the Tyme, in all non-Australian territories.
In late 2009, Poulter travelled to Los Angeles to start demo recording new solo and band material with producer Rob Campanella
. There, the band has since reformed to include Poulter, Jimmy Sweet (formerly bassist of Hot Hot Heat), Emily Stoia (keyboards), and T.J. McDonnell (drums).
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, 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...
, but now based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2002 by singer and guitarist Daniel Poulter, the Australian line-up includes Poulter, Ricky Drabsch (bass), Martin Walters (keyboards) and Christopher Rudge (drums). The group has released three albums through independent Australian record label Off the Hip.
The group has played with such acts as The Black Keys
The Black Keys
The Black Keys are an American rock duo consisting of vocalist/guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer/producer Patrick Carney. The band was formed in Akron, Ohio, in 2001. As of October 2011, the band has sold over 2 million albums in the U.S....
, The Lime Spiders, The Stems
The Stems
The Stems were an alternative rock band formed in Perth, Western Australia in 1983 and were heavily influenced by 1960s garage rock and 1970s power pop. They broke up in 1987, reformed in 2003 and released a new album in 2007.-Formation:...
and The Lovetones
The Lovetones
The Lovetones are an Australian psychedelic rock band with members:*Matthew J. Tow *Matthew Sigley *Serge Luca *Chris Cobb...
. The band has had material showcased outside of Australia on various releases, including Northern Star Records
Northern Star Records
Northern Star Records is a UK based record label founded by Scott Causer and Andy Oliver in 2005. The label launched in March 2006 with their first release, the double CD compilation Psychedelica Vol. 1...
’ three Psychedelica compilations, and the Greek Peace Frog and Lost in Tyme zines. In 2009 Denmark-based label Bad Afro International announced it would release their third album, Our Days Mind the Tyme, in all non-Australian territories.
In late 2009, Poulter travelled to Los Angeles to start demo recording new solo and band material with producer Rob Campanella
Rob Campanella
Rob Campanella is a musician, best known as a Los Angeles producer, engineer, and member of The Quarter After.-Producer, Engineer:Rob has produced and engineered albums for his own band The Quarter After, and for clients including Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Tyde, Beachwood Sparks, Goldrush, ...
. There, the band has since reformed to include Poulter, Jimmy Sweet (formerly bassist of Hot Hot Heat), Emily Stoia (keyboards), and T.J. McDonnell (drums).
Discography
- 2006 - Electric Sunshine (LP)
- 2006 - A Purple Journey Through the Mod Machine (LP)
- 2009 - A Sound for Two (EP)
- 2009 - Our Brave New World/Mystery Man (7-inch single)
- 2009 - Our Days Mind the Tyme (LP)