The Trip (the band)
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The Trip is an Australian alt-pop/rock band noted for their exciting live performances, and their infamous frisbee
skills in the underground scene. The band consists of Wes Roy (drums & vocals), Chad Kendrick (guitar & vocals), and Marco Yellin (guitar & vocals), and frequently headlines along Australia's east coast, with roots in both Bondi
and Manly beaches.
In 2007, the band travelled to the USA to work with Platinum selling, Grammy nominated producer Sylvia Massy
. After spending 8 weeks recording at Radiostar Studios in Northern California, the band returning to Australia in early 2008 with the finished 11 track record.
After a brief management period with Martha Troup (manager of INXS
frontman Michael Hutchence
), the bands independent label JDog Records decided not to release the record in Australia, but to return to the US to promote the band and the record there.
Later in 2008 the band returned to LA to meet producers to continue work on the record. After meeting a range of producers The Trip eventually worked with multiple Grammy winner Thom Russo
, Gavin MacKillop and newcomer Chad Gendason on several of the tracks recorded with Massy
in 2007.
Whilst in LA, the band played a handful of local shows in the South Bay area, and an industry showcase gig at the Viper Room in West Hollywood which saw an unusually packed room for a mid-week gig on a Tuesday night.
On return to Australia in early 2009, The Trip had an EP’s worth of tracks which would be released under JDog Records act ‘MOJADA’. The heavily produced commercial sound proved palatable with commercial radio with tracks from the EP scoring 3 sync deals including a major national TVC campaign for AAPT
, and a Channel 10 promotional spot.
A further track from the EP also scored the band (then Mojada) a win at the MusicOz Independent Music Awards for ‘Best Rock Artist’ 2010.
The band however were still not satisfied that their record was complete and ready for release, so during 2009 they had begun travelling to Adelaide, SA to begin the laborious task of re-recording their entire record from scratch with a new producer Michael Sinclair who one of the band members previously went to high school with.
They spent the most part of the next 12 months travelling between Sydney and Adelaide to complete the record between side jobs and touring. Eventually the record was completed again towards the end of 2010.
At that time, satisfied at last with the finished product the band and their label JDog Records mutually agreed that the record should be released under a new name and band image. Later in 2010 JDog Records settled on ‘The Band The Trip’ as the new name and releasing act for the record.
In September 2011 after working with the artist development company A&R Worldwide based in Los Angeles, The Trip signed a Licence deal with Radikal Records
for the USA and Canada.
, Volume 1 is the debut release for The Trip. Containing 3 shortened edits from their debut record release: ‘On The First Time’, ‘Still Water’ and ‘Sweet Surrender’. EP Volume 1 includes additional remixes of ‘On The First Time’ by The Beat Live Project, and Dead Sexy (Paris).
The exclusive ‘digital only’ release includes a bonus track from their 2009 US remix trip ‘Don’t Give Up’ recorded and co-written by Chad Gendason.
‘On The First Time’ was released as the single from Volume 1, gaining several regional and community radio adds. The track also received support from the Austereo Radio Network
's digital station Radar (radio)
. While Nova (radio network)
also played the track, while featuring the band's Frisbee prowess in a challenge pitting the band against their radio presenters.
The quirky music video was played widely on Rage
, Channel [V
] and Music Max
. The video, directed by Nicholas Livingston sees the band exploring their inner Frisbee fetish pulling of stunts and street tricks in an adapted Frisbee game known as ‘Street Freestyle’.
In North America, the track and music video were played and featured on various radio stations, and music blog sites in the USA, and Canada.
Frisbee
A flying disc is a disc-shaped glider that is generally plastic and roughly in diameter, with a lip. The shape of the disc, an airfoil in cross-section, allows it to fly by generating lift as it moves through the air while rotating....
skills in the underground scene. The band consists of Wes Roy (drums & vocals), Chad Kendrick (guitar & vocals), and Marco Yellin (guitar & vocals), and frequently headlines along Australia's east coast, with roots in both Bondi
Bondi Beach, New South Wales
Bondi Beach is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, Australia. Bondi Beach is located 7 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Waverley Council, in the Eastern Suburbs...
and Manly beaches.
History
Officially formed in late 2010, the members of The Trip had played in a variety of bands together since the early 2000s, having met in the thriving live music scene of Bondi Beach.In 2007, the band travelled to the USA to work with Platinum selling, Grammy nominated producer Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy is an entrepreneur, record producer, and studio engineer in the United States. Massy is perhaps best recognized for her work on 1993's Undertow, the full-length double platinum-selling debut for Los Angeles rock band Tool.-History:...
. After spending 8 weeks recording at Radiostar Studios in Northern California, the band returning to Australia in early 2008 with the finished 11 track record.
After a brief management period with Martha Troup (manager of INXS
INXS
INXS are an Australian rock band, formed as The Farriss Brothers in 1977 in Sydney, New South Wales. Mainstays are Garry Gary Beers on bass guitar, Andrew Farriss on guitar/keyboards, Jon Farriss on drums, Tim Farriss on lead guitar and Kirk Pengilly on guitar/sax...
frontman Michael Hutchence
Michael Hutchence
Michael Kelland John Hutchence was an Australian musician and actor. He was the founding lead singer-songwriter of rock band :INXS from 1977 to his death in 1997, a period of twenty years. Hutchence was a member of short-lived pop rock group Max Q and recorded solo material which was released...
), the bands independent label JDog Records decided not to release the record in Australia, but to return to the US to promote the band and the record there.
Later in 2008 the band returned to LA to meet producers to continue work on the record. After meeting a range of producers The Trip eventually worked with multiple Grammy winner Thom Russo
Thom Russo
Thom Russo is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter. His works range from Anglo-American pop/rock to Alternative Latin. He is a recipient of 13 Grammy awards, most of them in recognition to his work with Latin music.-Life and education:...
, Gavin MacKillop and newcomer Chad Gendason on several of the tracks recorded with Massy
Sylvia Massy
Sylvia Massy is an entrepreneur, record producer, and studio engineer in the United States. Massy is perhaps best recognized for her work on 1993's Undertow, the full-length double platinum-selling debut for Los Angeles rock band Tool.-History:...
in 2007.
Whilst in LA, the band played a handful of local shows in the South Bay area, and an industry showcase gig at the Viper Room in West Hollywood which saw an unusually packed room for a mid-week gig on a Tuesday night.
On return to Australia in early 2009, The Trip had an EP’s worth of tracks which would be released under JDog Records act ‘MOJADA’. The heavily produced commercial sound proved palatable with commercial radio with tracks from the EP scoring 3 sync deals including a major national TVC campaign for AAPT
AAPT
AAPT is Australia's third largest land line telecommunications company and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Telecom New Zealand. The company is a member of the Infrastructure Assurance Advisory Group for the Critical Infrastructure Protection branch of the Attorney-General's...
, and a Channel 10 promotional spot.
A further track from the EP also scored the band (then Mojada) a win at the MusicOz Independent Music Awards for ‘Best Rock Artist’ 2010.
The band however were still not satisfied that their record was complete and ready for release, so during 2009 they had begun travelling to Adelaide, SA to begin the laborious task of re-recording their entire record from scratch with a new producer Michael Sinclair who one of the band members previously went to high school with.
They spent the most part of the next 12 months travelling between Sydney and Adelaide to complete the record between side jobs and touring. Eventually the record was completed again towards the end of 2010.
At that time, satisfied at last with the finished product the band and their label JDog Records mutually agreed that the record should be released under a new name and band image. Later in 2010 JDog Records settled on ‘The Band The Trip’ as the new name and releasing act for the record.
In September 2011 after working with the artist development company A&R Worldwide based in Los Angeles, The Trip signed a Licence deal with Radikal Records
Radikal Records
Radikal Records is a Teaneck, New Jersey based record label started in 1992. They release various electronic music, some pop music, and some compilation albums. Many of their artists and releases are licensed from Europe to be re-released to the American market. Radikal Records sells their releases...
for the USA and Canada.
EP – Volume 1
Released on 1 April 2011 through MGM DistributionMGM Distribution
MGM Distribution is the largest independent distributor of Australian music and music related merchandise and was established in April 1998 by Sebastian Chase....
, Volume 1 is the debut release for The Trip. Containing 3 shortened edits from their debut record release: ‘On The First Time’, ‘Still Water’ and ‘Sweet Surrender’. EP Volume 1 includes additional remixes of ‘On The First Time’ by The Beat Live Project, and Dead Sexy (Paris).
The exclusive ‘digital only’ release includes a bonus track from their 2009 US remix trip ‘Don’t Give Up’ recorded and co-written by Chad Gendason.
‘On The First Time’ was released as the single from Volume 1, gaining several regional and community radio adds. The track also received support from the Austereo Radio Network
Austereo Radio Network
Austereo Radio Network formerly operated commercial radio networks in metropolitan and regional areas of Australia. On 6 April 2011, Southern Cross Media purchased a majority of the company and is in the process of unifying the Austereo networks with Southern Cross's regional brands...
's digital station Radar (radio)
Radar (radio)
Radar Radio is an Australian national Digital Radio station. It is run by Austereo and was launched on 11 December 2008.-History:Radar started broadcasting online before Digital Radio launched in Australia on 11 December 2008...
. While Nova (radio network)
Nova (radio network)
Nova is a name given to a group of Australian radio stations. The group comprises five stations all owned by DMG Radio Australia, apart from the Perth station, which is a joint venture between DMG and the Australian Radio Network....
also played the track, while featuring the band's Frisbee prowess in a challenge pitting the band against their radio presenters.
The quirky music video was played widely on Rage
Rage (TV program)
Rage is a popular all-night Australian music video program broadcast on ABC1 on Friday nights, Saturday mornings and Saturday nights. It was first screened on the weekend of Friday, 17 April 1987. With Soul Train no longer being produced, it is the oldest music television program currently still...
, Channel [V
Channel V Australia
Channel [V] Australia is an Australian subscription television music channel, and also the newest Channel [V] channel. It is available on Foxtel, Optus TV and Austar satellite and cable services...
] and Music Max
MusicMAX
MAX is an Australian music channel formerly known as musicMAX prior to 14 March 2004, available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television. The distinctive MAX logo was designed by Australian designer director, Domenico Bartolo of 21-19 ....
. The video, directed by Nicholas Livingston sees the band exploring their inner Frisbee fetish pulling of stunts and street tricks in an adapted Frisbee game known as ‘Street Freestyle’.
In North America, the track and music video were played and featured on various radio stations, and music blog sites in the USA, and Canada.