Something with Numbers
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | New South Wales Central Coast , Australia |
| Products | Indie rock music, studio albums, EPs |
Something with Numbers was an Australian indie rock group that originated on the New South Wales Central Coast in 2001. Throughout a span of seven years, they produced one EP and four studio albums. The band gained notable commercial recognition in 2006 with their track "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)", which climbed to No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart and secured the No. 64 spot on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2006.
2001–2005: Formation and initial releases
Emerging from the punk scene of the Central Coast, Something with Numbers adopted their name from a friend's idea, inspired by bands such as blink-182 and Sum 41. They signed with the independent label Below Par Records and launched their first EP, The Barnicles & Stripes, in 2002. Their debut full-length album, Etiquette, was released in 2004.
2006–2007: Breakthrough with Perfect Distraction
October 2006 saw the release of their sophomore album, Perfect Distraction, which marked their entry into mainstream success. To support this album, they embarked on the Goodbye Mickey Finn tour, featuring rising bands like The Inches and The Lazys. This record combined elements of soul rock with their foundational punk style and yielded three singles. The lead single, "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)", reached No. 34 on the ARIA Singles Chart and No. 64 on Triple J's Hottest 100. Although the follow-up single "Chase the Chaser" did not chart, it received airplay on Channel V. In January 2007, they performed at Sydney's Big Day Out, where Channel V commended their lively performance. Additionally, they toured alongside bands including Lagwagon, Good Charlotte, Millencolin, The Ataris, Amber Calling, and Panic! at the Disco.
2008–2010: Release of Engineering the Soul
On 6 September 2008, Something with Numbers unveiled their third studio album, Engineering the Soul, after completing a nine-week recording period at Mission Sound Studios in Brooklyn, New York. Tim O'Heir produced this album. Its lead single, "Stay With Me Bright Eyes," attained No. 48 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 2008. A music video was created for this track, with plans for a second video involving fan participation underway.
Engineering the Soul entered the ARIA Albums Chart at number 20 on 14 September 2008.
2011–present: Developing Maniac + 2011
In February 2011, the band announced they were working on their fourth album, anticipating new songs and an accompanying tour later that year.
During an interview in August 2011, lead vocalist Jake Grigg described the forthcoming album as aiming to deliver "a heavy, catchy album" filled with energetic and sing-along tracks tailored for live shows.
They appeared at the Coaster festival in September 2011.
Members
- Jake Griggs
- Tim Crocker
- Scott Chapman
- Trent Crawford
- Lachlan West
Former Members
- Dave McBeath
- Lachlan Scott
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Highest chart position |
|---|---|---|
| AUS | ||
| Etiquette |
|
— |
| Perfect Distraction |
|
37 |
| Engineering the Soul |
|
20 |
| Eleven Eleven |
|
— |
EPs
| Title | Information |
|---|---|
| The Barnicles & Stripes EP |
|
Singles
| Year | Track | Highest Chart Ranking | Source Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | |||
| 2002 | "We Can Succeed" | — | The Barnicles & Stripes E.P. |
| 2004 | "On the Inside" | — | Etiquette |
| 2006 | "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)" | 34 | Perfect Distraction |
| 2007 | "Chase the Chaser" | — | |
| "Goodbye Mickey Finn" | — | ||
| 2008 | "Stay with Me Bright Eyes" | 52 | Engineering the Soul |
| "We'll Fight" | — | ||
| "89 Freedom Street" | — | ||
| 2013 | "We Kill the Weekend" | — | Eleven Eleven |
| "Wild One" | — |
ARIA Music Awards
Since 1987, the ARIA Music Awards have honored outstanding achievements and creativity within Australia's music industry.
! |- | 2007 | "Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)" | Breakthrough Artist - Single | </ref> |-