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We Set Sail

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For other uses, see We Set Sail (disambiguation).
We Set Sail
Also known asHill Valley (2008)
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Years active2008–2023
Labels
  • False Peak Records
  • Kill The Music
Websitewesetsail.com.au
Members
  • Paul Voge
  • Andrew Martin
  • James Jackson
  • Remy Boccalatte
  • Benjamin Breitenstein
Past members
  • Lloyd Budd
  • Hayden Robins

We Set Sail was an Australian rock band formed in 2008 in Brisbane, Queensland. At the point of disbanding in 2023, the band was composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Voge, guitarist and backing vocalist Andrew 'Andy' Martin, guitarist James 'Jimmy' Jackson, bassist Remy Boccalatte, and drummer Benjamin 'Ben' Breitenstein.

They released 3 studio albums, each with a different bassist over their 15 year career.

They were a prominent band in the Brisbane live music community and well known for their independent DIY approach, including lack of management and self production[4]. A defining characteristic of their music was that almost all songs by the band feature an audio sample taken from a movie or other popular culture recordings[5].

History

Formation and demo years (2008–2013)

We Set Sail formed in 2008 in Brisbane, Queensland. Guitarists Andy Martin and James Jackson, along with bassist and co-vocalist Lloyd Budd were in another Brisbane band Carrs Park[6]. A new band Hill Valley was formed as a new project for the three with along with an unnamed drummer. Joining them was vocalist and guitarist Paul Voge, who's band The Paper and the Plane, in which he played guitar in, had just broken up[6][7]. The band changed their name to We Set Sail by 2009, taken from the J.F.K. quote[8] used in their song New Seas. In late 2009 Ben Breitenstein joined the band on drums, playing his first show with them in October 2009 at Paul's Brisbane record store Kill The Music.

The band released their first release in July 2010 at shows called The Black Stamp EP. The EP included two demo songs and was released on a CD-R in a paper sleeve with hand made artwork.

The band started recording drums for 3 new songs on the 4th September, 2010 at Fort Lytton. Two of the songs would end up on their second release The Red Stamp EP, released April 2011. This EP also included two demo songs and was released on a CD-R in a paper sleeve with hand made artwork.

In June 2011, the band started recording early songs for what would later be found on their debut album[9] at their rehearsal space / studio Neutral Ground.

On the 5th August, 2011 the band played one of their biggest live shows to date with one of their biggest musical influences, The Get Up Kids at Brisbane's The Hi-Fi.

In August 2011, the band released the final song from The Red Stamp EP sessions, on an untitled split release with another Brisbane band Inside The Whale. Created again in the same format as the previous two, this was the final of the 3 paper sleeve demo releases.

The EPs were sold exclusively at live shows and also at Kill The Music[10].

Rivals (2013-2014)

Recording continued from June 2011 though until mid 2013 at Neutral Ground for what would become their debut album.

September 12, 2013 the band released the first single and video for Minimalism As An Art Form[11] [12].

The debut album Rivals was scheduled for release on October 2, 2013[13], but was released early on 25 September 2013[14][15]. On the same week that their album was released, the bands rehearsal space and studio Neutral Ground was scheduled for demolition[16]. The band relocated to another space in Brisbane which inherited the same name.

On the original album release date, the band released a music video for Understanding Human Architecture[17].

In August 2014, the band again got to support one of their larger influences, Knapsack[18].

Feel Nothing (2015–2018)

The band spent April 2014 though to April 2016 writing and recording for a new album[19][20]. By February 2015, Lloyd leaves the band, and is replaced by Hayden Robbins. Some of Lloyd's writing and vocals still appear on their second album.

On 25 February, 2015 the band release a video for a new song titled This could be the tragedy we've been waiting for[21].

11 August, 2015 the band is involved in organising a benefit show at Brisbane's Crowbar. The band continues to organise the shows annually the next 5 years, each year raising money for different charities focusing on mental health[22][23][24][25].

In late 2015, the band records a few videos back to back. On 23 December, 2015 the band releases Snails[26]. The song is picked up by Triple J and given some airtime on the Home and Hosed show.

On 27 July, 2016 the band release Reminders Written on Maps[27] alongside a release announcement for their next album titled Feel Nothing. The pre-sale for the new album takes third place on the punk best sellers list on Bandcamp on 1 August, 2016.[28].

11 August, 2015 the band is involved in organising a benefit show at Brisbane's Crowbar featuring a belated farewell show by The Paper and the Plane. The show will become an annual event for the next 4 years, each year raising money for charities for mental health[29][30].

On 28 August, 2016 the band release the final single and video from Feel Nothing titled Animal, Mineral, Vegetable[31]. Animal, Vegetable, Mineral and Reminders Written on Maps are both picked up by Triple J, played on the Unearthed program.

The band's second album Feel Nothing is released on 16 September 2016. It is well received and reviewed[5][32].

The band starts pre-production on their third album November 2016[33].

On 1 February 2018, it is announced that Shane Collins, vocalist for The Gifthorse had died[34] from depression. Shane was a co-founder of the Crowbar benefit shows and a close friend of the band, with The Gifthorse playing many shows with the band. His death impacts the band heavily, as well as the later benefit shows. References to Shane also appear lyrically and thematically in songs on their next record.

17 February, 2018, the band release a 3 track live EP Live At Neutral Ground[35].

The band are announced as the national support for the Thursday and Quicksand Australian co-headline tour[36].

Late 2018, Hayden leaves the band and is replaced on bass by Remy Boccalatte, who previously had played with Paul in their previous band The Paper and the Plane[37].

Ritual and Ceremony (2019–2022)

On 22 March 2019, the band releases the first single and video from their upcoming third album, titled Ordinary[38].

In March 2020, COVID-19 puts Brisbane into lockdown. As restrictions ease, some live shows are able to start back up with reduced capacity. This provides We Set Sail the opportunity to headline stages larger than they have in the past, getting to headline two sold out shows at Brisbane's The Triffid[39], while the smaller venues such as The Crowbar, that the band were one of the most regular performer's at, were forced to close[40].

23 September, 2020, the band re-releases their songs from the three early demo EPs, compiled as a digital EP titled The Paper Sleeve Demos 2008-2011[10].

14 December 2020, the band announce the release of their third album Ritual and Ceremony[41] due for release on 29 March, 2021. The band join the False Peak Records roster, a label owned by Remy, for the release and the album also gets US distribution by A Thousand Arms. Due to the long recording time of the album, it also contains some of Hayden's bass recordings.

Alongside the announcement is the release of the next single and video for Well, That's 13 Years of My Life I'll Never Get Back[42][43].

24 February, 2021, the band release the third single and video for The Valium Phase[44][45].

The album is released on 29 March, 2021 to positive reviews[46][47].

For the albums launch show, the band team up with Ballistic Beer to release a themed beer, exclusively available at the show[48].

A final video is released for Salt On The Water on 11 November, 2021[49]

On September 30, 2022, the band released a cover of Regurgitator's 'I Sucked a Lot of Cock to Get Where I am' for the compilation album House Keys, a collection of cover songs featuring South East Queensland artists paying tribute to other South East Queensland artists.

The band got the attention of Jimmy Eat World and media on 11 March, 2023, with a social media post, jokingly offering old performance footage in exchange for tickets to their Australian tour[50] with My Chemical Romance. Jimmy Eat World responded by providing the whole band free tickets.

Final releases and Breakup (2023)

On March 31, 2023, We Set Sail announced via social media in the form of a video that they would be breaking up and performing a single farewell show[51][52][53]. The band stated the reason for the split was due to life changes 'all impacting a constant reflection about what we have achieved and really what more we can do' and to quote Kurt Cobain - “Better to burn out than to fade away”.[4].

On June 9, 2023 the band released the first of two final songs titled Broken Umbrella[54], followed by Living in a Time When Only Cigarettes Would Kill You on June 23, 2023. The two songs would later be released on a limited 7-inch vinyl titled I Don't Recall Saying Good Luck, only available at their farewell show. On 8 July, 2023 they played their final show at The Zoo to one of their largest crowds.

Paul, Andy and Remy would continue to play in their other band Dänmark. Ben and Hayden continued playing in their prog metal band Dead For Ages, while James looked to continue working in the recording and mixing space.

Members

Current members

  • Paul Voge – guitar (2008-2023); lead vocals (2008-2023)
  • Andrew Martin – guitar (2008-2023), backing vocals (2008–2023)
  • James Jackson – guitar (2008-2023)
  • Remy Boccalatte – bass (2019–2023), backing vocals (2019–2023)
  • Benjamin Breitenstein – drums (2009–2023)

Former members

  • Lloyd Budd – bass (2008-2015), backing vocals (2008-2015), lead vocals (2008-2015)
  • Hayden Robins – bass (2015-2018), backing vocals (2015-2018)

Timeline

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Discography

  • Rivals (2013)
  • Feel Nothing (2016)
  • Ritual and Ceremony (2021)

References

  1. ↑ *"We Set Sail - Bio". Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "We Set Sail Precede Second LP With A New Song For Sad Bastards & It's A Total Jam - TheMusic.com.au". 28 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 *"We Set Sail - Triple J Unearthed Profile". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "We Set Sail unfurl their last ever single 'Living In A Time When Only Cigarettes Would Kill You' as it's anchors aweigh for the dream pop maestros - BackseatMafia". 21 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Album Review: We Set Sail - 'Feel Nothing - Kill Your Stereo'". 11 September 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "One From The Archives - Rave 2010 Interview Excerpt". 6 April 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Interview: We Set Sail - Good Album Friday". 3 October 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "JFK: Address at Rice University - JFKLibrary". Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  9. ↑ "Recording Update June 2011 - We Set Sail". 3 July 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "The Paper Sleeve Demos release announcement - We Set Sail". 23 September 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "Minimalism as an Art Form - We Set Sail". 12 September 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "We Set Sail release new song - Kill Your Stereo". 12 September 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  13. ↑ "We Set Sail to release Rivals next month - Bombshellzine". 18 September 2013. Archived from the original on 10 October 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  14. ↑ "We got impatient and decided to release the album - We Set Sail". 25 September 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  15. ↑ "Rivals - Bandcamp". 25 September 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  16. ↑ "Neutral Ground demolition - Tumblr". 26 September 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  17. ↑ "We Set Sail - Understanding Human Architecture - Vimeo". 2 October 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  18. ↑ "Live Review: Knapsack, We Set Sail, Seahorse Divorce - TheMusic.com.au". 25 August 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  19. ↑ "Album Premiere: We Set Sail - Feel Nothing - TheMusic.com.au". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  20. ↑ "Feature - We Set Sail - Kill Your Stereo". 14 September 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  21. ↑ "We Set Sail - "This Could Be The Tragedy We've Been Waiting For" - Vimeo". 25 February 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  22. ↑ "Crowbar Blue 2015 - Facebook". Facebook. 19 June 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  23. ↑ "Crowbar Black 2016 - We Set Sail". 3 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  24. ↑ "Renowned Brisbane Band Arrows To Reform For Charity Gig - Crowbar Black 2018 - TheMusic.com.au". 3 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  25. ↑ "Crowbar Black 2019 - Facebook". Facebook. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  26. ↑ "We Set Sail - Snails - Vimeo". 23 December 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  27. ↑ "We Set Sail - Reminders Written on Maps - YouTube". YouTube. 27 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  28. ↑ "Number 3 best punk seller... - We Set Sail". 3 August 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  29. ↑ "Crowbar Black - We Set Sail". 3 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  30. ↑ "Renowned Brisbane Band Arrows To Reform For Charity Gig - TheMusic.com.au". 3 July 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  31. ↑ "We Set Sail - "Animal, Mineral, Vegetable - Vimeo". 28 August 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  32. ↑ "Album Review: We Set Sail 'Feel Nothing - AAA Backstage". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  33. ↑ "Can you believe this...pre production on Album no. 3...madness - We Set Sail". 22 November 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  34. ↑ "Shane Collins, Frontman Of Brisbane Band The Gifthorse, Has Died - MusicFeeds.com.au". 1 February 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  35. ↑ "Live at Neutral Ground - We Set Sail". 18 February 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  36. ↑ "We Set Sail support Thursday and Quicksand - We Set Sail". 23 February 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  37. ↑ "Hayden leaving We Set Sail - Facebook". Facebook. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  38. ↑ "We Set Sail - Ordinary - YouTube". YouTube. 22 March 2019. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  39. ↑ "We Set Sail - Triffid - Instagram". 27 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  40. ↑ "Crowbar closure leaves gap in music scene - The Source". 27 October 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  41. ↑ "When was the last time you listened to your favourite record from start to finish without being interrupted? - We Set Sail". 14 December 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  42. ↑ "We Set Sail - Well, That's 13 Years of My Life I'll Never Get Back - YouTube". YouTube. 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  43. ↑ "PREMIERE: WE SET SAIL // Well, That's 13 Years Of My Life I'll Never Get Back - Hysteria Mag". 11 December 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  44. ↑ "Premiere: We Set Sail launches the thundering single 'The Valium Phase' ahead of album release - BackseatMafia". 24 February 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  45. ↑ "We Set Sail - The Valium Phase - YouTube". YouTube. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  46. ↑ "We Set Sail - Ritual and Ceremony review - The Courier Mail". 3 April 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  47. ↑ "We Set Sail - Ritual and Ceremony review - Cavedweller Music". 24 March 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  48. ↑ "In an amazing last minute teamup - Instagram". 13 April 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  49. ↑ "We Set Sail - Salt On The Water - YouTube". YouTube. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  50. ↑ "Brisbane Band Offer Jimmy Eat World 22-Year-Old Live Footage In Exchange For Concert Tickets - KillYourStereo". 11 March 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  51. ↑ "We Set Sail 2008-2023 - Facebook". Facebook. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  52. ↑ "We Set Sail Are Calling It Quits - KillYourStereo". 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  53. ↑ "We Set Sail Are Calling It Quits - TheMusic.com.au". 5 April 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  54. ↑ "Track: We Set Sail are departing and their penultimate offering is a beautiful and passionate 'Broken Umbrella'. Out through False Peak Records. - BackseatMafia". 9 June 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.

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