The Pictures
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The Pictures are an Australia
n alternative rock band based in Melbourne
, Victoria
. The band is led by Davey Lane
, the lead guitarist of Australian alternative rock band You Am I
. To date, the Pictures have released two studio albums, as well as three EPs. As drummer Johnny T recently left the band to focus on family life, The Pictures enlisted the help of Russell Hopkinson of You Am I
and Joel Ellis of Mink Jaguar and Nunchukka Superfly
on the 2008 release Kicking Indifference. Their live line-up currently includes Melbournian drummer Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons
(also formerly a member of The Hovercrafts). The Pictures recorded a version of Kelis
' Milkshake
for Triple J
's regular Like a Version
segment, along with some of their own tracks.
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...
n alternative rock band based in Melbourne
Melbourne
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...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
. The band is led by Davey Lane
Davey Lane
David Lane, also known as Davey Lane , is an Australian musician, lead guitarist of You Am I , and frontman of The Pictures...
, the lead guitarist of Australian alternative rock band You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...
. To date, the Pictures have released two studio albums, as well as three EPs. As drummer Johnny T recently left the band to focus on family life, The Pictures enlisted the help of Russell Hopkinson of You Am I
You Am I
You Am I are an Australian alternative rock band, fronted by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Tim Rogers. They were the first Australian band to have three albums successively debut at #1 on the ARIA Charts, and are renowned for their live performances.-History:Tim Rogers formed the first...
and Joel Ellis of Mink Jaguar and Nunchukka Superfly
Nunchukka Superfly
Nunchukka Superfly is a punk band from Sydney. It was formed by Peter Black and Ray Ahn from Hard-Ons with Joel Ellis.-Discography:*Nunchukka Superfly *There Are No Accidents ... Just Fuckwits *III...
on the 2008 release Kicking Indifference. Their live line-up currently includes Melbournian drummer Zac Anthony of The Wellingtons
The Wellingtons
The Wellingtons are a power pop band from Melbourne, Australia. The band has released four albums, including "Keeping Up With The Wellingtons" , "For Friends in Far Away Places" , "Heading North For the Winter" and "In Transit" .- Line up :The current band line-up is:* Zac Anthony - guitar and...
(also formerly a member of The Hovercrafts). The Pictures recorded a version of Kelis
Kelis
Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers Kelis Rogers (born August 21, 1971 is an American musical artist. She is a BRIT Award, Q Award and NME Award winner and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. She has had nine top 10 singles on the UK Singles Chart...
' Milkshake
Milkshake (song)
"Milkshake" is a song by American recording artist Kelis and the lead single from her third studio album, Tasty. The song was released in the United States on August 25, 2003, by Star Trak and Arista Records, and internationally on November 24. It was written and produced by The Neptunes, a duo...
for Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
's regular Like a Version
Like A Version
Like a Version is a segment on the Australian radio station Triple J. It was created by Mel Bampton as part of the Mel in the Morning program. Currently the segment pops up whenever artists are available and willing to do it, though mainly on the Breakfast show...
segment, along with some of their own tracks.
Albums
- Pieces Of Eight (2005)
- The Fantastic Sounds Of The Pictures (Rarities) (2007)
- Kicking Indifference (2008)
EPs
- I Dealt a Rollercoaster (2002)
- Somethin' I Don't Know (2003)
- Singin' it Just to See (2004)
Singles
- "Pissin' with the Catman" (2005)
- "I Don't Care" (2005)
- "Can You Hear It" (2009)