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Date Posted: 11:41:59 11/26/04 Fri
Author: Mark Ashton
Subject: Square One/Orphan Project news

News November 24th 2004

SQUARE ONE
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There seems to be hundreds of faceless pop/alternative acts that look, sound and think exactly the same. And then there are new Aussies on the block Square One. Forget the cheap thrills and shrink wrapped hype, here it's all about getting back to basics, keeping it real and getting back to Square One.
With a reputation as one of the brightest new talents from down under, the band with mountain sized melodies, huge harmonies and super strong hooks to their songs are now out of the wilderness with their debut album, "Supersonic", soon to be released through UK label Now & Then, who after discovering the band promptly signed them to a multi-album deal.
Having made distinct waves in their home of Australia playing in front of no less than 10,000 people for their first live show as part of a radio station beach festival, winning major best unsigned band and song competitions, regular successful live performances at the Hard Rock Cafe in Melbourne, as well as having their song Sweet September most recently picked up by the Channel 10 television network to feature as the theme to their Australian Football League finals coverage in 2004 - Square One are on the move.
The Square One members are shameless in their appreciation of pop music. "There are so many influences ranging from the Knack, Rick Springfield, Def Leppard through to the glam rock of Kiss. Our sound isn't so much retro but having grown up on a diet of radio from the 80s and 90s the taste is no doubt there. We like to think of it as modern rock with the classic big hooks and strong vocals. We love harmonies and luckily all the band members can sing okay. We've been compared to everyone from The Goo Goo Dolls, Bon Jovi, Taxiride and even Nelson for the melodies”.
The four piece band consisting of Jason Old - lead vocals and guitar, Stevie Janevski - guitars and backing vocals, Mikal Saleta – guitars and backing vocals, Steve Burns - bass and backing vocals (yes, all four guys sing which is where the huge harmonies come from!), have just opened for Hanson on their Australian tour and received a fantastic response from the crowd proving that this is one band that is definitely capable of crossing over from hard rock to modern power pop audiences.
Just as humbling was Square One coming out tops winning best demo two years running from UK Powerplay magazine scribe Rob Evans in his monthly melodic rock section.
"This is music that is designed for those long hot Australian summers as it simply shines with its pop-kissed, three minute bursts of pure energetic melody. ...One listen to the irresistible melodies of Dizzy Colour Blind , Free Flow Feeling, Love Struck Melody and Rock N Roll Hysteria and you will be heading for your nearest Qantas agent to book tickets for a one way trip to Oz." wrote Mr Evans.
Also, anyone who purchased the first MelodicRock.com compilation CD will be familiar with the superb "Love Struck Melody" which is a perfect example of the quality of Square One`s material.

Look for an official release date for the bands debut album, "Supersonic" in the near future and in the meantime check out some song samples at the bands website www.squareonemusic.com


ORPHAN PROJECT
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Mark your calendars now for Jan 1st 2005!!!
Orphan Project is doing a benefit show for an orphanage in Malauwii, Africa...along with the help of friends Uncle Joe's Funeral and another new up and coming band!

Details are as follows:
Saturday, January 1, 2005
Where: New Covenant Pres. Church
128 St. Mary's Church Road, Abingdon, MD 21009
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm
Uncle Joes' Funeral will be going on @ 7:50!
Orphan Project will be playing @ 8:45-10:15!!!
Tickets are $6 for ALL AGES with $3 of each ticket sold going to help fund an African orphanage!!! There will only be 400 tickets sold and they will available for purchase through e-mailing me at shane@orphanfound.com as soon as 12/1/04!
WE WILL BE RECORDING PARTS OF THIS SHOW LIVE FOR AN MP3 SAMPLE TO GO ON OUR WEBSITE!
We are looking for alot of people to show up for this one ... nothing less than a sell-out!!
Please bring a friend or two!

www.orphanfound.com

For updates / further info check out the Now & Then website at
www.nowandthen.co.uk, email us at info@nowandthen.co.uk or ring us
on 01942 513298.

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