Basic Shape
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Basic Shape was an Australian band blending indie, pop, and folk influences, established in 2002 by original members Mickey Carney (guitar, backing vocals) and Garry Eeman (lead vocals, guitar). Their first album, Boat Without a Sail, debuted in April 2008. The group discontinued live performances after mid-2010.
History
The core of Basic Shape was the songwriting collaboration between Carney and Eeman. Originating from Melbourne in September 2002, the indie folk-rock ensemble formed when Eeman booked a show at Bar Open and invited colleagues from the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT) music course to join him, creating the initial roster. By 2003, the lineup consisting of Carney, Eeman, Mal Beveridge, Catherine Kohn, and John Fredericks participated in Triple J's Unearthed competition for emerging talent.
Their inaugural album, Boat Without a Sail, was launched in April 2008 via Green/MGM and earned recognition as Album of The Week on ABC Tasmania. The band members at that time included Carney (guitar, backing vocals), Eeman (lead vocals, guitar), Daniel Ferguson (keyboards, bass guitar, backing vocals), Robert Callea (drums, percussion), and Pav Chudiak (bass guitar, backing vocals). The record took three years to complete at Audrey Studios and was engineered and co-produced by Craig Pilkington from the Killjoys. Reviews highlighted its intricate production layers and introspective lyrics; however, some critics pointed out a tendency to remain within familiar stylistic boundaries.
The album’s lead single "White Skin," released in January 2008, gained airplay across multiple ABC radio stations nationwide and was honored as Single of the Week by Melbourne's Beat Magazine. The band conducted a tour along Australia's east coast from late April through mid-May 2008. A follow-up single titled "Rainy Day" came out in November 2008. By December of that year, the lineup featured Callea, Carney, Eeman (also associated with The Guild League), and John Beddoe.
Members
- Mickey Carney: guitar, backing vocals
- Garry Eeman: lead vocals, guitar
- Mal Beveridge
- John Fredericks
- Catherine Kohn
- Ege
- Robert Callea: drums, percussion
- Pav Chudiak: bass guitar, backing vocals
- Daniel Ferguson: keyboards, bass guitar, backing vocals
- John Bedoe
Albums
- Boat Without a Sail (19 April 2008) – Basic Shape/MGM Distribution
Singles
- "White Skin" (2008)
- "Rainy Day" (2008)