The D4
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Dion Palmer, Jimmy Christmas, Jake, Rich Mixture |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Auckland , New Zealand |
| Products | Rock music recordings |
The D4 was a rock ensemble originating from Auckland, New Zealand, with releases distributed by Hollywood Records in the US, Flying Nun Records in New Zealand, and Infectious Records in the UK.
The band was established in late 1998 by vocalists and guitarists Dion Palmer and Jimmy Christmas, initially joined by English members Jake and Rich Mixture. They started out playing at local spots before progressing to headline prominent festivals such as the Big Day Out and the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
Their first EP came out in 1999 through Flying Nun Records, featuring songs like "Girl" and "Come On!" Subsequently, Vaughan Williams (bass) and Daniel Pooley (drums) joined the group. The D4 also embarked on a UK tour supporting the Hives.
After eight years together, the band declared an indefinite break in May 2006. Following the split, Rich Mixture took on drumming duties for The Rock n Roll Machine; Vaughn became bassist for Auckland indie pop band Shocking Pinks; Jimmy Christmas started the rock outfit Luger Boa, which toured alongside Shihad; and Dion moved to New York City to form True Lovers and played bass with A Place to Bury Strangers.
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | |||
| 2001 | 6twenty
|
28 | |
| 2005 | Out of My Head
|
17 | |
| "—" indicates a release that either did not chart or was unavailable in that region. | |||
Featured appearances
Since the early 2000s, The D4 have contributed tracks to numerous compilations and soundtracks, reflecting their reach across various audiences.
| Year | Album | Label | Track(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Boss TV | Boss TV | "Come On!" |
| 2000 | Stickmen | Universal Music | |
| 2002 | Under the Influence | Flying Nun Records | "Joe 90" (Bored Games cover) and "Get Loose" |
| Head Up!!! Music From the 2002 Bnet New Zealand Music Awards | Festival Mushroom | "John Rock" | |
| Channel Z: The Best of Vol. 3 | Warner Bros. Records | "Exit to the City" | |
| 2003 | Red Surf Godzone Surfer's Soundtrack | EMI | "Joe 90" |
| Get a Haircut | Zerox | "Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker" | |
| 2004 | The Prince & Me | EMI | "Party" |
| 2005 | Big Day Out 05 | EMI | "Sake Bomb" |
| Unleashed 2005 | Sony BMG |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | ||||
| 2002 | "Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker" | — | 6twenty | |
| 2002 | "Party" | 85 | ||
| 2002 | "Come On!" | 50 | ||
| 2002 | "Get Loose" | 64 | ||
| 2003 | "Ladies Man" | 41 | ||
| 2003 | "Exit to the City" | "—" | "6twenty" | |
| "2004" | "Sake Bomb" | "—" | "Out Of My Head" | |
| "2005" | "What I Want" | "—" | "Out Of My Head" | |
| "2005" | "Feel It Like It" | "—" | "Out Of My Head" |
See also
External links
- New Zealand indie rock groups
- New Zealand post-punk revival music groups
- New Zealand garage punk groups
- Flying Nun Records artists
- Hollywood Records artists
- Musical groups established in 1998
- Musical groups disbanded in 2006
- 1998 establishments in New Zealand
- 2006 disestablishments in New Zealand
- Musical groups disestablished in 2006