Iron On (band)
| Company type | Indie rock group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Iron On was an indie rock group originating from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
History
The band was established in 2002 at university by Kate Cooper and Ross Hope, with Ian Rogers joining shortly thereafter to complete the lineup. The name Iron On was inspired by a track from Superchunk. After three years, original drummer Nicola Phoenix departed and was succeeded by Marieca Page.
Their releases feature the initial EP The Understudy (2003), followed by Everybody Calm Down (2004), their first full-length album Oh The Romance (2005), and the EP The Verse (2007). In 2006, they received a nomination for "favourite new international artist/group" at Canadian Music Week.
Iron On's Myspace page indicates that the band has since dissolved. Post-breakup, Kate Cooper performs with An Horse alongside Damon Cox, known for his work with Intercooler (band) and Mary Trembles. Ian Rogers is currently the bassist in the duo No Anchor. Ross Hope went on to create the pop/rock ensemble Disco Nap.
Oh The Romance
For their debut album, Iron On recorded at a refurbished church studio located in Applewood, Ipswich. They collaborated with ARIA-winning producer Magoo (Australian producer), who has worked with acts such as Regurgitator, Midnight Oil, Jebediah, and Kate Miller-Heidke. The band remarked that the studio’s ambiance reminded them of the Great Northern Hotel featured in Twin Peaks.
Success
Since their inception in 2002, Iron On toured extensively across Australia and Canada, supporting prominent artists including Sleater Kinney, Ben Kweller, Kaki King, Magic Dirt, Screamfeeder, The Superjesus, The Gossip, Tegan and Sara, Shout Out Louds, and The Shins.
In 2003, they performed at the Brisbane segment of the Livid Festival and appeared at the 2005 edition of the Big Day Out. Triple J selected them in November 2005 for their Next Crop initiative during Oz Music Month.
Their album Oh The Romance was honored as "Rave Critics Choice 2005" by Rave Magazine. Early in 2006, Iron On toured alongside Canadian duo Tegan and Sara and participated in Canadian Music Week in Toronto, where they were shortlisted for "Favourite New Artist/International Group," attracting considerable praise from Canadian audiences and media.
The album Oh The Romance earned widespread acclaim throughout Brisbane and Australia, securing album of the week recognitions from local street press outlets and community radio stations.
EPs
The Understudy (2003)
- Ruddy
- Best Or Less
- Old Cat
- Everything Takes Too Long
- Sleep In
Everybody Calm Down (2004)
- Fifty-Four Equals Two Hundred
- Watch Me Stumble
- Butter on the Brakes
- Repetition, Repetition
- Arrange Me
- I Had To Read It More Than Once
The Verse (2007)
- One Man Band
- Showing Signs
- Snow (Applewood Session)
- Can't Concentrate (Applewood Session)
- Terrible Year
Albums
Oh The Romance (2005)
- Learn Today Earn Tomorrow
- Reckless Pronto
- Playing Hard To Want
- Sidewalk
- Hearts
- There's A Shirt of Yours at My House
- The Safety
- High Miami High
- Keeping Up Appearances
- More Than Tape