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Peach Fur

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Peach Fur
OriginGold Coast, Australia
GenresRock 'N' Roll, Psych, Punk, Hip Hop, Reggae
Years active2015–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitepeachfur.band

Peach Fur is an Australian rock band from the Gold Coast whose members are most known for their live performances and blend of musical genres, including rock 'n' roll, psych, punk, hip hop, and reggae. The band members are Mikey Woodworth (Drums), Denny Hilder (Vocals, Guitar), Ben Crichton (Lead Guitar), and Liam Ward (Bass, Vocals).

History

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Peach Fur was formed in 2015 on the Gold Coast, Australia.

Musical style and influences

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Peach Fur's sound is Australian indie rock, their style is influenced by iconic bands and artists such as Pink Floyd, King Krule, Jurassic 5, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.[1]

Earth Radio album

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Earth Radio (2023) is the debut studio album by indie-fusion band Peach Fur, released following a series of EPs since their 2015 debut Pleasures & Necessities. The album explores a wide range of genres including jazz and disco, diverging from their previous works while retaining their core sound.[2][3] The concept behind Earth Radio imagines extraterrestrials sampling Earth's musical genres. The lead singles Yummy and Sun Rays received positive reception. The album's release marked a significant milestone in Peach Fur's career.[2]

Touring

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Peach Fur has toured throughout Australia and Europe.[4] They have performed at numerous festivals, including Spilt Milk, and headlined various venues, known for their energetic and captivating performances.[5]

Awards

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Peach Fur won the Live Act of the Year at the 2021 Gold Coast Music Awards.[6][7] The band also won the Triple J Unearthed's Spilt Milk competition in 2022.[8]

In November 2022, Peach Fur were featured as the Triple J Unearthed Featured Artist.[9]

Discography

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EPs

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  • Pleasures & Necessities (2015)
  • Awake (2020)[10]

Studio Albums

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  • Earth Radio (2023)

Singles

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  • Rough as Guts (2016)
  • Does Matter Really Matter? (2019)
  • Aliens (2019)
  • Sun Rays (2022)[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Hire Peach Fur for a Corporate Event or Performance Booking". Celebrity Talent. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Gold Coast band Peach Fur set to release new album Earth Radio". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. ^ Rose, Anna (6 October 2022). "Peach Fur Tune Their New Music To Earth Radio As They Prep The Release Of Their Debut Album". scenestr.com.au. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Peach Fur & Psyso EU/UK Tour". Studio Mama. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Peach Fur (AUS) PsySo, Gecko Club". The Fiddler’s Elbow. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Peach Fur interview: Live Act of the Year 2021". Gold Coast Music Awards Blog. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. ^ "The 2021 Gold Coast Music Awards winners have been announced". Tone Deaf. 4 September 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  8. ^ "From schoolyard jams to international tours, meet Gold Coast outfit Peach Fur". triple j. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Peach Fur Unearthed Feature Artist". Triple J. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  10. ^ "REVIEW | PEACH FUR – AWAKE EP". Clunk Magazine. 6 April 2020. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Peach Fur Drench Us In 'Sun Rays'". AAA Backstage. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2024.