Feathers (Australian band)

Feathers
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresDream pop
Years active2006 (2006)–2015 (2015)
LabelsBon Voyage
Past members
  • Michelle Brown
  • Helena Papageorgiou
  • Innez Tulloch
  • Susan Milanovic

Feathers were an Australian dream pop band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 2006. From 2009, they consisted of Michelle Brown (vocals, guitar, bass guitar), Helena Papageorgiou, Innez Tulloch (bass guitar) and Susan Milanovic (drums). They issued an album, Hunter's Moon, in October 2011 and created dark reverb laden psychedelic dream pop with a 1960s garage edge. By 2015 they were no longer active.

History

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Feathers were created by Michelle Brown (vocals, guitar, bass guitar)[1] and Helena Papageorgiou in 2006. They were joined in late 2009 by Innez Tulloch on bass guitar,[2] and Susan Milanovic after their previous drummer left the group. Feathers played shows with international acts including Earthless,[3] Vivian Girls[4] and Best Coast.[5] They also played alongside Australian artists including Witch Hats.[6]

Feathers released Hunter's Moon in October 2011 through label Bon Voyage.[5] Hunter's Moon received airplay on Australian community radio stations including 4ZZZ Brisbane, where it came in at number 1 on the weekly top 20 new releases.[7] Melyssa Mineo of Obscure Sound found it to be "infectious lo-fi dream-pop" showing "different moods and well-executed hooks, not to mention some great vocal performances".[8] The Thousands' Chris Campion felt, "[they] balance the best elements of genres ranging from 60s psych to 80s jangle and dream pop with effortless swagger and ease".[9] By 2015, the group had disbanded except for occasional one-off shows.[10] As from 2016 Papageorgiou was a member of the band Black Vacation.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Michelle Brown". Women in Music. 2014. Archived from the original on 15 January 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ Valentino, Bianca (1 August 2012). "Brisbane Musician Innez Tulloch: 'I make records, record records, collect records.'". conversations with bianca. Archived from the original on 1 January 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Earthless / Feathers / No Anchor". ravemagazine. 20 December 2010. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. ^ "Vivian Girls + The Legend! & The Deadnotes + Nova Scotia + Feathers @ The Step Inn". notaphoto.com. 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b Odonoghue, Odhran. "Free music friday: Feathers". Wears the trousers magazine. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013.
  6. ^ Marcus (3 March 2011). "Photos - New War, Witch Hats, Per Purpose, Feathers, Melbourne 2011". The Vine. Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Top 20 - Sat, Oct 1, 2011". 4ZZZ Brisbane 102.1FM. Retrieved 10 March 2012.
  8. ^ Mineo, Melyssa (17 November 2011). "Feathers on a Hunter's Moon". Obscure Sound. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
  9. ^ Campion, Chris (5 October 2011). "Feathers, Hunter's Moon". The Thousands. Archived from the original on 8 April 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "Listen: Feathers – 'True Believers'". Weirdo Wasteland. 3 December 2015. Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ^ "Black Vacation". Triple J Unearthed. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
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