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Kisschasy

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Kisschasy
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2002 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
FounderDarren Cordeux, Joel Vanderuit, Sean Thomas, Karl Ammitzboll
Headquarters
Melbourne
,
Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
Darren Cordeux (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Joel Vanderuit (bass guitar, backing vocals), Sean Thomas (lead guitar, backing vocals), Karl Ammitzboll (drums, backing vocals)
ProductsStudio albums, extended plays, compilation albums, documentary DVD
Number of employees
4
Websitewww.kisschasy.com

Kisschasy is a rock group from Australia that originated in Melbourne, Victoria in 2002. The band’s members consist of lead singer Darren Cordeux, bassist Joel Vanderuit, guitarist Sean Thomas, and drummer Karl Ammitzboll. Throughout their first ten years, they produced two studio albums certified gold, two extended plays, a documentary DVD, and a compilation album, achieving sales surpassing 90,000 copies.

Origins and initial projects

Established in 2002, the band’s formation involved three members from the Mornington Peninsula area near Balnarring, Victoria, while Cordeux was raised in Cranbourne. Prior to Kisschasy, Vanderuit, Thomas, and Ammitzboll performed together in a local act named Tenpin. The creation of Kisschasy occurred when Tenpin encountered Cordeux’s band at Melbourne’s Arthouse venue. The name Kisschasy was selected over an alternative option, "Other Stuff."

In 2004, Kisschasy launched two EPs through the independent label Below Par Records: Darkside / Stay Awake and Cara Sposa. Following extensive touring, they proceeded to record their first full-length album.

United Paper People (2005)

Their initial album, United Paper People, was produced by Phillip McKellar—recognized for his work with Silverchair and Grinspoon—in Sydney during February 2005. Mixing duties were handled in Seattle by Barrett Jones, known for collaborations with Nirvana and Foo Fighters.

The lead track "Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's" gained significant rotation on both commercial and alternative radio stations. This exposure led to nominations for the ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Single at the ARIA Music Awards of 2005 and for Channel V Oz Artist of the Year. Additionally, they were contenders for "Spankin' New Aussie Artist" at the MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2006.

Hymns for the Nonbeliever (2007–2008)

In late 2006, Kisschasy commenced pre-production on their sophomore album, Hymns for the Nonbeliever, collaborating with British producer Chris Sheldon, noted for his work with Feeder, Pixies, and Foo Fighters. Recording sessions took place at The Grove Studios in New South Wales and Rockinghorse Studios near Byron Bay during December 2006 and January 2007. The album’s first two singles, "Opinions Won't Keep You Warm at Night" and "Spray on Pants", were mixed by Jerry Finn.

Released on 21 July 2007, Hymns for the Nonbeliever secured gold certification in Australia as their second such achievement. The third single from this album was "Strings and Drums".

In May 2008, EMI released Too B or Not Too B, a 16-track compilation featuring acoustic versions and b-sides, accompanied by a bonus DVD containing music videos from both United Paper People and Hymns for the Nonbeliever, excluding "Ugly Birds in a Beautiful Cage".

Seizures era and disbandment (2009–2015)

The band’s third studio effort, Seizures, was unveiled in August 2009. It was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Rob Schnapf, known for his work with artists such as Beck, Powderfinger, and The Vines. In June 2009, Kisschasy introduced a revamped website reflecting the album’s thematic elements.

The lead single "Generation Why" premiered on radio and became available digitally on 7 July 2009; its music video had been released on YouTube earlier that month. Darren Cordeux characterized the song as addressing “armchair philosophers who love to complain,” resonating across various age groups. The follow-up single "Turnaround", issued in September 2009, featured a video filmed at Sydney’s Darlinghurst Community Centre. In January 2010, they announced "Dinosaur" as the third single, accompanied by an animated video produced by a university student.

Kisschasy toured Australia extensively promoting Seizures throughout late 2009 and earned the title of Channel V Oz Artist of the Year. They were included in the initial lineup for the 2010 Big Day Out festival and performed at events such as Southbound, MS Fest, Pushover, and Groovin' The Moo.

On 17 July 2015, marking ten years since their debut release, Kisschasy announced their breakup via Facebook. They followed this announcement with a farewell tour in October 2015 that featured a complete live performance of their debut album alongside popular tracks from their catalog.

Reunion (2022–present)

On 15 June 2022, Kisschasy was confirmed as part of the lineup for the Good Things Festival, where they performed their album United Paper People in its entirety. Following this festival appearance, the band announced plans for a nationwide tour across Australia scheduled for May 2023.

In May 2025, Kisschasy introduced "Lie to Me," marking their first new single release after a 16-year hiatus, which was succeeded by the release of "Parasite" in August.

Personnel

  • Darren Cordeux – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Joel Vanderuit – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Sean Thomas – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Karl Ammitzboll – drums, backing vocals

Studio albums

ARIA Music Awards

Since 1987, the ARIA Music Awards have celebrated outstanding achievements and creativity within the Australian music industry. Kisschasy earned three nominations:

! |- | rowspan="2"| 2005 | "Do-Do's & Whoa-Oh's" | Breakthrough Artist - Single | | rowspan="2"| [1] |- | David Homer & Aaron Hayward, Debaser for Kisschasy United Paper People | Best Cover Art | |- | 2007 | Kisschasy: The Movie | Best Music DVD | | [2] |-


Channel V Oz Artist of the Year

The Channel V Oz Artist of the Year was an annual accolade presented by Channel V Australia, determined by public voting from 1997 until 2014. Kisschasy received one win out of four nominations.

|- | 2005 | Kisschasy | Channel V Oz Artist of the Year | |- | 2007 | Kisschasy | Channel V Oz Artist of the Year | |- | 2008 | Kisschasy | Channel V Oz Artist of the Year | |- | 2009 | Kisschasy | Channel V Oz Artist of the Year | |-


External links

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