The John Steel Singers were an Australian six-piece band from Brisbane, Queensland, named after a toy horse that band member Tim Morrissey named John Steel. They were formed in 2007 when Morrissey and Scott Bromiley decided to start making music together and were soon joined by Ross Chandler, Pete Bernoth, Pat McDermott and Luke McDonald (formerly of Sunk Loto) . The band released an EP and a mini album independently before signing with Levi's Jeans' record label Levity and releasing another EP, In Colour. The band has had multiple tracks on rotation on Triple J, won a Triple J Unearthed competition and became the Unearthed Artist of the Year in 2008. The band's song 'Overpass' placed 52nd in the 2010 Hottest 100.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions AUS Tangalooma 2010 67 Everything's a Thread 2013 — Midnight at the Plutonium 2016 —
EPs The John Steel Singers (2007) The Beagle and the Dove mini LP (2008) In Colour (Levity, 2008) Masochist (2009)
Band members Final lineup Scott Bromiley – vocals, guitar, keyboards, trumpet, bass Tim Morrissey – vocals, guitar, keyboards Ross Chandler – drums Pete Bernoth – vocals, keyboards, trombone Luke McDonald – vocals, keyboards, guitar Jonathan Boulet – percussion Kirsty Tickle – saxophone, vocals
Former members Dion J. Forde – bass Damien Hammond – bass Pat McDermott – bass Conan Thorogood – bass
Awards AIR Awards The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| 2009 | The John Steel Singers | Breakthrough Independent Artist
J Award The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
| 2008 | The John Steel Singers | Unearthed Artist of the Year
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