The Pictures
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Founder | Davey Lane |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Rock music albums and EPs |
The Pictures is a rock group originating from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, established in 2000 as a side endeavor by Davey Lane, who is best known as the lead guitarist for the alternative rock outfit You Am I. Throughout their initial period of activity, the band produced three full-length albums along with three extended plays.
Their first album, Pieces of Eight (2005), was laid down at Sing Sing Studios located in Melbourne. The band lineup at that time consisted of Lane handling lead vocals and guitar duties, Luke Thomas on bass and backing vocals, and Johnny T on drums and additional vocals. This debut effort reached number 7 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums Chart. Their initial single, "Pissin' with the Catman," entered the ARIA top 100 in May 2005, followed by "I Don't Care," which climbed to number 37 in September of the same year.
Following Johnny T's departure to prioritize family commitments, The Pictures worked with Russell Hopkinson (also from You Am I) and Joel Ellis (known for Mink Jaguar and Nunchukka Superfly) on their 2008 release Kicking Indifference. The band's live performances later featured Zac Anthony from The Wellingtons. Additionally, they recorded a rendition of Kelis' Milkshake for Triple J’s Like a Version segment.
By 2013, with Lane pursuing a solo path, The Pictures ceased activity. However, they briefly regrouped for select shows in Melbourne during 2018 and 2019. In January 2021, Lane announced the band’s comeback via Instagram. Their first live appearance after nearly two years took place at Melbourne's Lulie Tavern in February 2021. This reunion evolved into a full revival of the original trio, who then recorded their third studio album during 2021 and 2022. In September 2022, they unveiled "I Can't Hold It Back," the lead single from their forthcoming album slated for release in early 2023.
Albums
- Pieces of Eight (Smash Records, 2005)
- The Fantastic Sounds of the Pictures (Rarities) (2007)
- Kicking Indifference (2008)
EPs
- I Dealt a Rollercoaster (2002)
- Somethin' I Don't Know (2003)
- Singin' It Just to See (2004)
Singles
| Title | Year | AUS | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Pissin' with the Catman" | 2005 | 78 | Pieces of Eight |
| "I Don't Care" | 2005 | 37 | Pieces of Eight |
| "Can You Hear It" | 2009 | — | Kicking Indifference |
| "I Can't Hold It Back" | 2022 | — | TBA |