Soulscraper
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | circa 1991 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music recordings (EPs: Heard it all before, Neo-Anarcho) |
Soulscraper was an alternative electronic rock group originating from Melbourne, Australia, established circa 1991 by ex-members of the industrial-inspired ensemble The Prostitutes.
The band featured Chris Dubrow on guitar and lead vocals, James Lynch handling drums, Sarah Lord playing bass, Elenor Rayner on rhythm sampling, and Jim Shnookal managing lead sampling. Their sound integrated live samplers and audio loops alongside acoustic drumming and guitars influenced by punk, creating a fusion of alternative, industrial, goth, punk, and dance genres with a distinct Australian pub rock character.
They released two extended plays: Heard it all before in 1992 and Neo-Anarcho in 1993. Both records received considerable national rotation on Triple J as well as on alternative community radio stations such as 3RRR. Soulscraper embarked on extensive tours throughout Australia, opening for bands like Pop Will Eat Itself, Neds Atomic Dustbin, and The Shamen. Additionally, they appeared at the first Melbourne Big Day Out festival in 1993.
The group dissolved in 1994. Following the breakup, members went on to participate in various other musical ventures including Discordia (Lynch and Shnookal), iNsuRge (Dubrow), Sobriquet/The Crystalline (Rayner), Snog, and Shreen.
Members
- Chris Dubrow – guitar, lead vocals
- Sarah Lord – bass guitar
- James Lynch – drums
- Elenor Rayner – sampler keyboards
- Jim Shnookal – sampler keyboards
Discography
(1992) "Heard it all before" EP Produced by Kalju Tonuma Tracklist: 1. Heard it all before, 2. Manic, 3. Days they rise, 4. American war Remixed by Ollie Olsen on tracks one and two Released through 'ID' under PolyGram distribution
(1993) "Neo-Anarcho" EP Produced by Matt Thomas alongside Soulscraper Tracks: 1. Neo Anarcho, 2. Fight, 3. Preacher Man, 4. Motivator, 5. Designer Rebellion Distributed via MDS
(1993) "3RRR Live in your Lounge Room" – "Fight" (Single)