Chaingang (band)
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Music recordings, live performances |
Chaingang (occasionally stylized as CHAINGANG) was a rock ensemble originating from Sydney, Australia.
History
Following the dissolution of Hayley Foster and Mike Jeffery's former group Pinky Tuscadero in 2007, Chaingang was formed and rapidly cultivated a dedicated fan base within Sydney. Their profile expanded significantly when the American band Panic! at the Disco chose them as the supporting act for their 2008 tour across Australia.
The band’s early song, Get Off My Stage, attracted international recognition through prominent music blogs based in the UK, US, and Australia. This exposure contributed to their designation as a Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist in 2008.
Throughout their career, Chaingang shared stages with artists such as Cold War Kids, The Streets, Crystal Castles, Ladyhawke, and Operator Please. Additionally, they performed as an opening act for George Michael at the Sydney Mardi Gras event in 2010. The band reached the finals of MTV’s Kickstart competition and embarked on a nationwide tour alongside Operator Please and Tim and Jean. They were also slated to appear at the Big Day Out festival scheduled for January 2011.
Debut release
An EP was initially recorded in Nashville under the guidance of producer Sean Ray (known as Snob Scrilla), but this project was ultimately abandoned. Plans were in place to launch a new EP during 2011.
Discography
- Singles
- 2010: Holiday
- 2011: Crazy
- Extended plays
- 2011: Chaingang (TBA)