FUR PATROL

Fur Patrol was a rock band, originally from Wellington, New Zealand, and then based in Melbourne, Australia. Their debut EP, 'Starlifter', was released on the independent Wellington label Wishbone in 1998. Their debut album 'Pet' was produced by David Long, guitarist of the Six Volts and the The Mutton Birds and was released in 2000, also on Wishbone Records. 'Pet' featured the single "Lydia" which reached #1 on the New Zealand singles charts. The band scooped the pool at the 2001 Tui New Zealand Music Awards, walking away with four Tuis.

In 2001 the band moved to Melbourne, Australia where they inked their first major record deal, with Universal Music Australia. Their second album, 'Collider', was released in New Zealand in 2003 and Australia in early 2004. The album, produced by British producer Mark Wallis and recorded in Melbourne's Sing Sing studios, was a move away from the catchy, more radio-friendly pop sound of Pet. The first single, ''Precious'', was heavier and darker than earlier offerings. Its music video, which showed the band members collecting fan's ears, was filmed in Hollywood.

Fur Patrol became a three-piece when guitarist Steve Wells left the band in late 2004. Steve shifted to France to pursue a career as a photographer. The 3-piece released the four-track 'Long Distance Runner' EP in May 2007 and their third full-length album 'Local Kid' on 29 September 2008. 'Local Kid' was produced by Australian producer Tony Cohen.

Members

Julia Deans (guitar, vocals), Andrew Bain (bass), Steve Wells (guitar), Simon Braxton (drums)

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_Patrol