Sandpit (band)
- I would argue that the subject of the article meets criterion 12 of the musical notability criteria, having appeared in several segments on Recovery, produced and broadcast by Australia's national broadcaster in 1998 (one of which may be seen here). Additionally, the band saw regular rotation on the national youth radio network in that time period, and was also included in that network's Album of the Year list, which may satisfy criterion 12. On2nd (talk) 07:19, 3 April 2019 (UTC)
This article is about the band. For the children's play area, see Sandpit. For other uses, see Sandpit (disambiguation).
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| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Years active | 1994–1998 |
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| Website | sandpit |
| Past members | Brendan Webb Stephanie Ashworth Greg Wales Paul Sciacca Scott Pridham |
Sandpit was an Australian indie rock band formed in 1994 in Melbourne, Victoria by Brendan Webb, Stephanie Ashworth and Scott Pridham. They disbanded in 1998, with Ashworth joining Something For Kate.
History
Sandpit formed after guitarist Brendan Webb and bassist Stephanie Ashworth met whilst auditioning for a five-piece band that never materialized.[1] The band performed their first show at a house party in St. Kilda, choosing the name Sandpit in partial reference to the Dinosaur Jr. song 'Tarpit'. The band recorded several demos[2] before being signed to Steve Pavlovic's Fellaheen Records label in 1996.[3] Pridham left the band shortly beforehand and was replaced on drums by Paul Sciacca.
Influenced by bands such as Sebadoh, Polvo, Swervedriver and The Pixies,[4] they performed shows alongside other Australian indie rock bands including Gerling,[5] The Avalanches,[6] Fur, Smudge,[7] Art of Fighting,[8] Jebediah[9] and Screamfeeder.[10] Webb's frequent use of heavy distortion and alternate guitar tunings often drew comparisons to Sonic Youth in the local music press.[11][12]
Sandpit released their first EP Lessons In Posture on Fellaheen Records in 1996. Their second EP Tyranny of Creeps was released the following year. Both EPs were later compiled and released as The Hunting Picture in 1998.[13]
Prior to recording their 1998 LP On Second Thought, Sciacca departed the band and was replaced by producer Greg Wales. Sandpit disbanded after completing the ensuing tour, with Ashworth citing her growing involvement with Something For Kate.[14] They played their last show at the Annandale Hotel in Sydney, New South Wales.[15]
Webb later played in By Ferry or Steamer and was briefly a member of Sally Seltmann's backing band New Buffalo, as well as continuing to record solo material under the name BL Stryker.[16] He has also produced electronic material under the name Baddums.[17]
On Second Thought was reissued on vinyl by Microphone & Loudspeaker in 2013.[18]
Discography
Extended plays
- Lessons In Posture (Fellaheen, 1996)
- Tyranny of Creeps (Fellaheen, 1997)
Studio albums
- On Second Thought (Fellaheen, 1998)
Compilation albums
- The Hunting Picture (Fellaheen, 1998)
Compilation appearances
- Popsicle 2 (Beat Magazine, 1995)
References
- ↑ "Fellaheen Home Page". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 2009-10-20. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Early Demos (Pre-Fellaheen)". Bandcamp.
- ↑ "Fellaheen Records - Sandpit". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 1997-07-11. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Here's an Interview With Brendan Webb of Sandpit".
- ↑ "Beat Magazine Excerpt". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Beat Magazine Excerpt". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Beat Magazine Excerpt". Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Beat Magazine Excerpt". Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Rip It Up - Get In The Van". Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Screamfeeder, Sandpit, Promotorhead". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 1997-10-26. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Releases - Microphone & Loudspeaker".
- ↑ "Rip It Up - Get In The Van".
- ↑ "Sandpit - Discography & Songs - Discogs".
- ↑ "Here's an Interview With Brendan Webb of Sandpit".
- ↑ "Live CD Recordings". Internet Archive. Archived from the original on 2001-05-05. Retrieved 2019-04-22.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "Here's an Interview With Brendan Webb of Sandpit".
- ↑ "Brendan Webb - Discography & Songs - Discogs".
- ↑ "SANDPIT 'On Second Thought' 180g vinyl reissue Preorder!".
External links
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- Sandpit Bandcamp
- Sandpit Facebook
- No Rock fan website 6th November 2001
- Diplomatic Type-O-Guy Fan Website 28th November 2001
- Interview with Brendan Webb, 14th March, 2006
- Interview with Brendan Webb, 14th February, 1997
- Interview with Stephanie Ashworth
- Sandpit show review, 9th March 1997
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