Numbers Radio
{{Use Australian English|date=June 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
| genre = Rock, punk rock, alternative rock
| years_active = 2008–present
| label = Valley Trash Records, Shock Records
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| current_members = Dave Orr
Robbie Carlyon
Mark Henman
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Numbers Radio are an Australian hard rock band formed in Brisbane, Queensland in 2008.{{Citation | date = 18 November 2009 | title = Numbers Radio | periodical = Central Coast Express }} The band is made up of Dave Orr (guitars-vocals) Robbie Carlyon (bass-vocals) and Mark Henman (drums).{{Citation | date = 11 November 2008 | title = Hard rockers agree to pull plug for Originals | periodical = Noosa News }} Numbers Radio first came to attention when they won a national youth radio competition, Triple J Unearthed, securing them a spot at Homebake{{Citation | last = McInerney | first = Katelin | date = 24 September 2009 | title = Numbers Radio on the go in their first year | periodical = Illawarra Mercury }} and they received national airplay on Triple J.{{Citation | date = 4 September 2008 | title = Fiesta next big step for trio | periodical = City North News }} The band is well known for being extremely proficient musicians across a variety of genres including Blues, Funk, Jazz, and Ska Punk.
Origins
Orr and Carlyon have been lifelong friends who met in grade 3{{cite web|title=Next Crop Artist|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/events/ausmusicmonth_08/next_crop/numbers_radio.htm|publisher=ABC}} and have shared in a variety of music projects. They formed Numbers Radio out of a love for mid 1990s punk rock and skateboarding. Drummer Mark Henmanm, previously best known for playing in hip hop and funk acts such as Resin Dogs{{cite web|last=Karl|first=Palma|title=Canine Theories with the Resin Dogs|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/feature.aspx?433|access-date=17 March 2012}} and Afro Dizzi Act{{cite web|title=Triple J Unearthed|url=http://www.triplejunearthed.com/AfroDizziActfeatJaliBubaKuyateh|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation}} also shared a passion for heavy guitar based punk rock. The trio met in 2008 when one of Orr and Carlyon's previous funk bands needed a drummer, which Henman filled in for. At soundcheck, the band skipped the funk and went straight for the heavy riffs{{cite web|title=Next Crop Interview|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/events/ausmusicmonth_08/next_crop/numbers_radio.htm|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Commission}} and Numbers Radio was born.
Self-titled debut EP (2008)
Numbers Radio's first release was a self-titled EP released in 2008, and was produced by bass player Carlyon, and Brisbane producer Jeff Lovejoy, in a garage.
This session spawned single 'Come On' which lead to the band winning Triple J Unearthed, and performing at Valley Fiesta, and 'Come On' being added to hi-rotation on Triple J. 'Come On' became the 8th highest played song on Triple J in August 2008.{{cite web|title=Jplay|url=http://jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=4333|publisher=Jplay}}
Debut Album – Acquiring Satellites (2009)
The band released their debut album Acquiring Satellites in September 2009 through Valley Trash Records.{{cite web|last=Toby|first=Smith|title=Numbers Radio launch debit album tour|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/numbers-radio-launch-debut-album-tour-for-acquiring-satellites/|publisher=Musicfeeds|access-date=17 March 2012}} Again there was radio success with singles 'Boring' and 'Automatic' being added to hi-rotation on Triple J, and 'Boring' becoming the 2nd most played song on Triple J for April 2009.{{cite web|title=JPlay|url=http://jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=4333}}
The band were amongst the top 50 most played Australian artists on Triple J in 2009.{{cite web|title=JPlay|url=http://jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewArtist.aspx?ArtistID=4333}}
Final Day – EP (2010)
In October 2010 Numbers Radio released a 7 track EP entitled 'Final Day'.{{cite web|last=Jack|first=Langridge|title=NUMBERS RADIO – Final Day EP|url=http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/23319/|publisher=Rave Magazine|access-date=17 March 2012}} The title track Final Day was added to hi-rotation on Triple J in September 2009, and by November it had become the 10th most played Australian song on triple j for that month.{{cite web|title=JPlay|url=http://jplay.com.au/JSite/ViewSong.aspx?SongID=33167|access-date=17 March 2012}}
Touring and Support Shows
Numbers Radio have toured Australia extensively, both with their own headline tours, as well as supporting large acts. They first major support show came when supporting ARIA Award Winners Birds of Tokyo{{cite web|last=Toby|first=Smith|title=Numbers Radio Launch Debut Album Tour|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/numbers-radio-launch-debut-album-tour-for-acquiring-satellites/|publisher=Musicfeeds|access-date=17 March 2012}} on their North Queensland tour. In 2009 the band performed with Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx at the Hi Fi in Brisbane.{{cite web|title=Mariachi El Bronx, Numbers Radio & The Bronx|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/20246/Mariachi-El-Bronx-Numbers-Radio-The-Bronx-The-Hi-Fi-Brisbane-09092009|publisher=Fasterlouder|access-date=17 March 2012}} In 2010 the band toured as main support to rock band Calling All Cars for a 17 date nation tour including regional areas.{{cite web|title=Calling All Cars announce Sept/Oct album tour|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/musicnews/s2941296.htm|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Commission|access-date=17 March 2012}}
In 2011 Numbers Radio completed a co-headline east coast tour with Cola Wars,{{cite web|last=Bomber|title=Numbers Radio / Cola Wars tour begins this week|url=http://www.bombshellzine.com/blog/2011/01/numbers-radio-cola-wars-tour-begins-this-week/|publisher=Bombshell|access-date=17 March 2012}} formerly Bodyjar. They also supported Jebediah & Violent Soho{{cite web|title=Jebediah / Violent Soho / Numbers Radio|url=http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/26125/31/|publisher=Rave Magazine|access-date=17 March 2012}} on a 3 date Queendsland tour. They supported Airbourne on the 3 date Queensland leg of their national tour.{{cite web|title=Airbourne, The Casanovas, Numbers Radio @ The Hi Fi|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/events/29058/Airbourne-The-Casanovas-Numbers-Radio-The-Hi-Fi-Brisbane-17062011|publisher=Fasterlouder|access-date=17 March 2012}} They toured North Queensland with ARIA award winning band Eskimo Joe,{{cite web|title=Eskimo Joe is please to announce supports|url=http://breathoflifefestival.com/lineup/artist/eskimo_joe|access-date=17 March 2012}} and towards the end of 2011 Numbers Radio toured with Wolfmother on a 9 date east coast regional tour.{{cite web|title=Wolfmother and Numbers Radio|url=http://www.undercover.fm/events/3355|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304052658/http://www.undercover.fm/events/3355|url-status=usurped|archive-date=4 March 2016|publisher=Undercover|access-date=17 March 2012}}
In March 2012 Numbers Radio announced their biggest tour to date as the main support for prog rock band The Butterfly Effect which is a 22 date national tour.{{cite web|last=Eileen|first=Samson|title=Numbers Radio Announce New Single & Tour Supporting The Butterfly Effect|url=http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/content/view/full/240477|publisher=The Dwarf|access-date=17 March 2012}}
New Album in 2012
In November 2011 the band announced they had signed a deal with Shock Records to release their forthcoming album due in mid-2012. The label first saw the band perform at the Big Sound music industry conference in Brisbane in September and signed a deal shortly after.{{cite web|title=Numbers Radio sign with Shock post-Bigsound|url=http://themusic.com.au/newsletter/3115/numbers-radio-sign-with-shock-post-bigsound|publisher=Street Press Australia|access-date=17 March 2012}}
On 15 February 2012 the band debut a brand new single called 'Tokyo' on influential Triple J radio program Home & Hosed.{{cite web|last=Dom|first=Alessio|title=Home & Hosed|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/playlist/s3431886.htm|publisher=Triple J|access-date=17 March 2012}}
Discography
- Numbers Radio ep (2008)
- Acquiring Satellites (2009) – Valley Trash Records{{Citation | last = O'Neil | first = Matt | date = 22 October 2009 | title = Numbers Radio | periodical = The Courier Mail }}
- Final Day ep (Nov 2010)
Awards and nominations
=J Award=
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
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| J Awards of 2008{{cite web|title = The J Award 2008|website = Triple J|url = https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/08/|publisher = Australian Broadcasting Corporation|year = 2008|access-date =15 August 2020}}
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| Unearthed Artist of the Year
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