Turnstyle (band)
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Turnstyle were an indie band from Perth
in Western Australia
.
), Paul Fanning, Colin Reeves and David Elieff.
Their first release was a self titled cassette released in September 1995. The next release was Itcheekneesonchee, they initially pressed 100 copies of it but ended up having to press more due to the high sales and finally ended up making approximately 300-350 copies.
Elieff left the band in 1996, leaving the band a three-piece for a time.
In November 1997 the band released their first EP
, Seasides, which sold nearly one thousand copies in Perth. Prior to the launch of the EP
the band were joined by a fourth member, Todd Griffiths (known as DJ Grandmaster Casio). Turnstyle supported many international bands in Perth (even Neil Diamond
), and in 1998 toured the country nationally with Jebediah
and The Living End
.
In May 1999, they released the single, "Spray Water on the Stereo", and also toured the Eastern states with Gerling
and Trans Am
. "Spray Water on the Stereo" made #16 on the ARIA singles charts and made it to #94 on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 1999
. "I’m a Bus" received airplay on Triple J
. Turnstyle's debut album Turnstyle Country was Hype magazine’s ‘album of the year’ in 1999 and reached the ARIA Top 50 (Top 10 in Perth). Turnstyle Country was then Triple J
DJs Merrick and Rosso's favourite record for 1999, also getting the band a Triple J ' Album of the Week', live performances on Channel V and Triple J, and sold-out shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. As a result the band picked up six West Australian Music Industry (WAMi) Awards
.
In 2000 the band released a compilation album of early recordings (1996–2000) and B-sides, Geek Party, which was followed by their second studio album, Turnstyle Corporation in October 2001.
They supported many local and international acts including Guided by Voices
, Trans Am
, They Might be Giants
, Ben Lee
, Stereolab
, Bikini Kill
, Regurgitator
, Custard
and Jebediah.
Turnstyle disbanded in 2002, with Adem K going on to perform as a solo performer and more recently in his new band The Community Chest.
music websites and street press that the band were reforming for a one off show on 6 March, 2010 in Perth
, Western Australia
. No other show announcements have been made.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
.
Biography
Turnstyle formed in January 1995 as a four-piece with Adem Kerimofski (aka Adem KAdem K
Adem K is an Australian independent rock musician and songwriter. A founding member of the group Turnstyle and more recently, Kerimofski has released material as a solo artist and fronts a new band called The Community Chest...
), Paul Fanning, Colin Reeves and David Elieff.
Their first release was a self titled cassette released in September 1995. The next release was Itcheekneesonchee, they initially pressed 100 copies of it but ended up having to press more due to the high sales and finally ended up making approximately 300-350 copies.
Elieff left the band in 1996, leaving the band a three-piece for a time.
In November 1997 the band released their first EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Seasides, which sold nearly one thousand copies in Perth. Prior to the launch of the EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
the band were joined by a fourth member, Todd Griffiths (known as DJ Grandmaster Casio). Turnstyle supported many international bands in Perth (even Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
Neil Leslie Diamond is an American singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades from the 1960s until the present....
), and in 1998 toured the country nationally with Jebediah
Jebediah
Jebediah is an Australian alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Perth, Western Australia. The group consists of vocalist and guitarist Kevin Mitchell, guitarist Chris Daymond, bassist Vanessa Thornton, and Kevin's brother Brett Mitchell on drums...
and The Living End
The Living End
The Living End are an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney , Scott Owen and Andy Strachan...
.
In May 1999, they released the single, "Spray Water on the Stereo", and also toured the Eastern states with Gerling
Gerling
Gerling were an alternative guitar and electronic act from Australia. They formed in 1993, and are based in Sydney.-History:The band formed in 1993 with the line-up of Darren Cross , Presser and Brad Herdson...
and Trans Am
Trans Am (band)
Trans Am is a three-piece band which originated in Bethesda, Maryland that was one of the originators of "post-rock" in the mid 90s. Their work centers on a cerebrally robotic, usually instrumental, semi-danceable, minimalistic format, with influences including Krautrock, heavy metal, hardcore...
. "Spray Water on the Stereo" made #16 on the ARIA singles charts and made it to #94 on Triple J's Hottest 100 in 1999
Triple J Hottest 100, 1999
The 1999 Triple J Hottest 100, announced in January, 2000, was the eighth such countdown of the most popular songs of the year, according to listeners of the Australian radio station Triple J...
. "I’m a Bus" received airplay on 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...
. Turnstyle's debut album Turnstyle Country was Hype magazine’s ‘album of the year’ in 1999 and reached the ARIA Top 50 (Top 10 in Perth). Turnstyle Country was then 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...
DJs Merrick and Rosso's favourite record for 1999, also getting the band a Triple J ' Album of the Week', live performances on Channel V and Triple J, and sold-out shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. As a result the band picked up six West Australian Music Industry (WAMi) Awards
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The Western Australian Music Industry Awards are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc...
.
In 2000 the band released a compilation album of early recordings (1996–2000) and B-sides, Geek Party, which was followed by their second studio album, Turnstyle Corporation in October 2001.
They supported many local and international acts including Guided by Voices
Guided by Voices
Guided by Voices is an American indie rock band originating from Dayton, Ohio. Beginning with the band's formation in 1983, it made frequent personnel changes but always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard...
, Trans Am
Trans Am (band)
Trans Am is a three-piece band which originated in Bethesda, Maryland that was one of the originators of "post-rock" in the mid 90s. Their work centers on a cerebrally robotic, usually instrumental, semi-danceable, minimalistic format, with influences including Krautrock, heavy metal, hardcore...
, They Might be Giants
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
, Ben Lee
Ben Lee
Benjamin Michael "Ben" Lee is an ARIA Award winning musician and actor. Lee began his career as a musician at the age of 14 with the Sydney band Noise Addict, but focused on his solo career when the band broke up in 1995. He appeared as the protagonist in the Australian film The Rage in Placid Lake...
, Stereolab
Stereolab
Stereolab are an alternative music band formed in 1990 in London, England. The band originally comprised songwriting team Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier , both of whom remained at the helm across many lineup changes...
, Bikini Kill
Bikini Kill
Bikini Kill was an American punk rock band formed in Olympia, Washington in October 1990. The group consisted of vocalist and songwriter Kathleen Hanna, guitarist Billy Karren, bassist Kathi Wilcox, and drummer Tobi Vail. The band is widely considered to be the pioneer of the riot grrrl movement,...
, Regurgitator
Regurgitator
Regurgitator are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, currently consisting of Quan Yeomans , Ben Ely and Peter Kostic . The band formed in 1994, its original line-up consisting of Yeomans, Ely and drummer Martin Lee...
, Custard
Custard (band)
-Overview:The band were originally known as Custard Gun and featured David McCormack on vocals and guitar, Paul Medew on bass, James Straker on guitar and Shane Brunn on drums. After a few shows and line up changes Custard Gun morphed into Custard...
and Jebediah.
Turnstyle disbanded in 2002, with Adem K going on to perform as a solo performer and more recently in his new band The Community Chest.
Reunion
It was announced on local PerthPerth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
music websites and street press that the band were reforming for a one off show on 6 March, 2010 in Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
. No other show announcements have been made.
Members
- Dean J. Davies — drums, keyboards, vocals (1998–2002)
- David Elieff — guitar, vocals(1995)
- Paul Fanning — bass, vocals, keyboards (1995–2002)
- Todd Griffiths — keyboards, guitar, vocals (1997–1999)
- Adem Kerimofski (aka Adem KAdem KAdem K is an Australian independent rock musician and songwriter. A founding member of the group Turnstyle and more recently, Kerimofski has released material as a solo artist and fronts a new band called The Community Chest...
) — guitar, vocals, keyboards, drums (1995–2002) - Colin Reeves — drums, vocals (1995–1998)
Albums
- Turnstyle Country - Spunk! (1999)
- Geek Party - Igloo (2000)
- Turnstyle Corporation - Spunk! (22 October 2001)
EPs
- Turnstyle (cassette) - Independent (September 1995)
- Itcheekneesonchee (cassette) - Independent (February 1997) initially limited to 100 copies
- Seasides - Shock Records (November 1997)
- Sad Rambo - Igloo (May 2002), limited to 100 copies
Singles
- "Spray Water on the Stereo" - Spunk! (1998) AUS #86
- "Purple Crown" - Igloo (1999)
- "I'm a Bus" - Igloo (2000)
- "Portamento" - Spunk! (2000)
- "World Famous in Perth" - Spunk! (2001)