Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Adelaide , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! was an indie rock ensemble originating from Adelaide, South Australia, recognized for their distinctive "monolithic tech-pop" sound. They independently issued the EPs You Seize the City, I'll Seize the Sky (2006) and Boy, Hush Yr Mouth, Grrl Bare Yr Teeth (2007), along with their full-length album Sea Priest (2010). The group dissolved in 2014 to focus on separate creative endeavors.
2005-2009: Formation and initial EP releases
The band was established at Adelaide High School by members Williams, Stearne, Flavel, and Zinoviev, who began live performances following their debut EP release in 2006. In 2007, Caitlin Duff joined as the lead singer, enhancing their lineup.
After performing at prominent events such as Adelaide's Big Day Out, they also appeared at festivals including Parklife. Their music garnered considerable attention on Triple J, elevating their recognition across Australia. Winning a place on the 2008 Homebake festival bill through Triple J's Unearthed competition further increased their exposure. In 2009, Rip It Up Magazine identified them as a standout Adelaide act poised for national growth.
Throughout 2009, Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire! returned to perform at Big Day Out Adelaide, the Adelaide Laneway Festival, and Sydney’s Come Together. They released the iTunes-exclusive EP Animal Spirit Guide while touring nationwide alongside Hungry Kids of Hungary and Tom Ugly.
That year also saw them supporting established artists like Sia, The Bumblebeez, and Bertie Blackman. Additionally, they were shortlisted as finalists for the Qantas Spirit of Youth award. In September 2009, guitarist Nathaniel Morse joined the band as they toured Australia's east coast with I Heart Hiroshima.
2010– Debut album release and subsequent tours
On 19 March 2010, the band launched their first studio album Sea Priest under the Dot Dash label. The album featured the lead track "Little Cowboys, Bad Hombres," which received rotation on Australian youth-focused radio stations such as Triple J and FBi. To promote the album, they toured during May and June and opened for Dappled Cities on their 'Winter Tour' alongside the John Steel Singers. Further touring included support slots for acts like St. Vincent, Band of Skulls, and Kimbra.
In December 2012, they released the single "Codebreaker."
The band's official breakup was announced via Facebook in September 2014.
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Sea Priest |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| You Seize the City, I'll Seize the Sky |
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| Boy, Hush Yr Mouth, Grrl Bare Yr Teeth |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "War Coward" | 2009 | Sea Priest |
| "Animal Spirit Guide" | ||
| "Little Cowboys, Bad Hombres" | 2010 | |
| "Codebreaker" | 2012 | non album single |
Fowler's Live Music Awards
The Fowler's Live Music Awards, held from 2012 to 2014, celebrated excellence within South Australia's live music community. From 2015 onward, these awards have been rebranded as the South Australian Music Awards.
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| 2012
| Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!
| Best Indie Artist
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