Gelbison
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Sydney, Australia |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Gelbison was an Australian pop rock ensemble established in Sydney in 2000, comprising Pete Farley on bass guitar, Dave Galafassi on drums, Edo Kahn providing vocals and guitar, alongside his brother Nadav Kahn handling vocals and keyboards. The Kahn siblings were also involved with Nations by the River during 2003–04. Gelbison produced two studio albums: 1704 (released 7 April 2003) and See the World (released 8 November 2004), before their dissolution in 2007.
History
The group’s inaugural album, 1704, was released on 7 April 2003 through Virgin Records/EMI Music Group Australia, with production led by Ian Ball from Gomez. It reached number 20 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums Chart. Critics commended the album for its songwriting and production excellence, emphasizing singles such as "Metal Detector" and "Homelands" for their strong radio presence and innovative soundscapes. The single "Good God" explored themes of hope and yearning; its accompanying video was directed by Galafassi’s spouse, Australian actress and singer Toni Collette.
During early 2003, while touring alongside the Sleepy Jackson, Edo Kahn collaborated with Luke Steele to create the side project Nations by the River, which released the album Holes in the Valley in June 2004.
Gelbison’s sophomore album, See the World, launched on 8 November 2004, featured production contributions from Ian Ball, Ben Frost, and members of the band. Following Galafassi’s exit, the remaining members continued writing and recording with various drummers. This album included guest appearances by Ball, Ohad Rein, Steele, and Ben Lee, achieving a peak position of number 10 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums Chart. Tracks like "All the Rage" and "Holy" received considerable airplay on Triple J. Music journalist Ed Nimmervoll praised it as a confident and polished release that blended influences ranging from John Lennon to Radiohead.
By January 2006, Farley and Galafassi had become part of Toni Collette & the Finish. That same year, Gelbison parted ways with EMI and commenced work on a third album with producers J Walker (Machine Translations) and Tony Buchen. Ultimately, Edo and Nadav Kahn opted to disband Gelbison to form the Kahn Brothers, releasing their debut album Love Melts Fear in April 2007 through Shakti/Interia Records.
Albums
1704 Released on April 7, 2003 via Virgin/EMI and produced by Ian Ball, this indie rock record includes songs such as "Kabana," "Metal Detector," and "Good God."
See the World Issued on November 8, 2004 under Virgin/EMI with production by Ian Ball, Ben Frost, and Gelbison. Featured tracks include "All the Rage," "Holy," and "See the World."
Singles
- "Metal Detector" (October 2002) – Virgin/EMI
- "Homelands" (February 2003) – Virgin/EMI
- "Good God" (May 2003) – Virgin/EMI