Oblivia (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Peter Banicevic, Tony Jukic |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Peter Banicevic (Pete Banner), Tony Jukic (Tony Juke), Gordon Bourke (Josh Orange), Johnny Sans, Owen Thompson, Adam Church |
| Products | Rock music, singles, albums |
| Parent | Albert Music (publishing), BMG (record label) |
Oblivia was an Australian rock ensemble established in 1999, featuring Peter Banicevic (known as Pete Banner) on bass guitar and Tony Jukic (alias Tony Juke) handling guitar and synthesizers. In 2000, Irish-born singer Gordon Bourke (also known as Josh Orange) became part of the group. Under the guidance of Harry Vanda at Albert Music, they obtained a publishing agreement that subsequently led to a contract with BMG.
Their first single, "My Friend" released in May 2000, reached number 35 on the ARIA Singles Chart. The track earned producer Steve James two ARIA Awards for Producer and Engineer of the Year. Backed by national youth broadcaster Triple J, the band issued a follow-up single titled "Mindbomb" in October 2000.
By the end of 2000, the band's roster consisted of Banicevic, Bourke, Jukic, Johnny Sans on guitar, and Owen Thompson on drums. Their only album, The Careless Ones (July 2001), also produced by Steve James, was met with positive reviews for its blend of "power pop with an edge," showcasing memorable melodies and dynamic performances. The song "Shiver" was featured on the soundtrack for the film Bootmen released in October 2000. After Sans and Thompson exited the group, Adam Church took over drumming duties in August 2001. Prior to disbanding in 2002, Oblivia released two additional singles: "Collapse on Me" and the double A-side "Stupid" / "Apparition."
In 2007, Tony Jukic became a member of the reassembled hard rock outfit the Hitmen, joining original members Johnny Kannis, Chris Masuak, Tony Robertson, and Murray Shepherd.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| The Careless Ones |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| "My Friend" | 2000 | 35 | The Careless Ones |
| "Mindbomb" | 84 | ||
| "Collapse on Me" | 2001 | — | |
| "Stupid" / "Apparition" | — |