Skybombers are an Australian rock band from Melbourne.The Gold Coast Bulletin, 30 July 2007, "School's in for rockers" They were formed as Collusion by Scotch College students Hugh Gurney, Ravi Sharma, Scott McMurtrie and Sam Bethune. They later changed to Skybombers, a name inspired by an icy-pole.Weekend Courier, 3 August 2007, "Skybombers aiming to rock four WA schools" Their placing a demo song "It Goes Off" on MySpace brought them their first TV appearances.Billboard, 27 October 2007, "AUSTRALIA: THE WIZARDS OF OZ; Australia's Acts To Watch Are Casting Spells At Home And Abroad" by Christie Eliezer They had early international attention when "It Goes Off" of their EP Sirens made the most-played list on L.A.'s Indie 103.1 and played a showcase gig at The Viper Room.Hobart Mercury, 14 February 2008, "Out of an awkward silence" They have toured Australia, Japan and USA.The Daily News (Queensland), 24 July 2008, "Life on the road can be a laughing matter" by Tania PhillipsCaulfield Glen Eira/Port Philip Leader, 28 July 2008, "New horizons" by Aaron Langmaid and their debut album Take Me To Town was recorded in L.A.The Courier-Mail, 19 June 2008, "Skybombers take off" by Justin Grey with Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club).MX (Australia), 5 June 2008, "Bombs away" by Karina Dunger The band made their way on video game media in 2007 when "It Goes Off" appeared on the soundtrack for Burnout Dominator, the song later reappeared on Burnout Paradise in early 2008. Black Carousel was recorded in LA, again with Rick Parker at the helm.
Discography Albums + List of albums, with selected details Title Details Take Me to TownReleased: June 2008Daily Telegraph, 26 June 2008, Take Me To Town review by Brenton EdwardsThe Age, 20 June 2008, Take Me To Town review by Jo RobertsIllawarra Mercury, 12 June 2008, Take Me To Town review by Glen HumphriesThe Sydney Morning Herald, 23 May 2008, Take Me To Town review by Nellie ConnorsWashington Post, 22 August 2008, Take Me To Town review by Geoffrey Himes Label: Albert Productions (88697305782) Format: CD, Digital download Black CarouselReleased: 2012 Label: 429 Records (FTN17812) Format: CD, digital download
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions AUSPhysicalThe ARIA Report, Issue 901 SirensReleased: 2007 Label: FUR Records (FR783) Formats: CD, digital download 75
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUSThe ARIA Report, Issue 954 / "Always Complaining" 2008 90 Take Me to Town "If You Wanna Be the One" — "Love Me Like You Used to Do..." 2010 — Black Carousel
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