Sender (band)
| Company type | Independent |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 in Bendigo, Australia |
| Founder | Bohdan Dower, Michael Fitt, Tom Mewett, Nathan Schifferle |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Bendigo , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Sender was a rock group originating from Bendigo, Australia, initially established under the name Zenyth in 1995. They secured the Victorian state championship at the Commonwealth Youth Affairs National Battle of the Bands in 1999. The founding members were Bohdan Dower (lead vocals), Michael Fitt (bass guitar), Tom Mewett (drums), and Nathan Schifferle (guitar), all students of Bendigo Senior Secondary College. In 2001, they independently launched the EP Threedoublefivesix and earned the title MusicOZ Artist of the Year.
In 2003, Zenyth transitioned to the name Sender and inked a deal with Sony Music Australia. Their 2004 EP, which shared their new band name, included the track "You're On Fire," reaching number 63 on the ARIA charts. By 2005, James Addlem had taken over guitar duties from Schifferle. Sender released the digital-only single "Sleepwalker" on Bebo.com in 2007. Their first full-length album, No Way Out, was self-produced and issued on 10 April 2010 through their independent label. The band dissolved in 2014 following a farewell concert at Bendigo's Golden Vine Hotel. Lead singer Dower explained that the breakup was motivated by a wish to explore new musical directions and focus on solo work.
Albums
| Title | Details |
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| No Way Out |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Threedoublefivesix (as Zenyth) |
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| Sender |
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Charting singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| "You're On Fire" | 2004 | 63 | Sender |