Josh Pyke
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| Josh Pyke | ||
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| Genre(s) | Indie pop | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar | |
| Label(s) | Ivy League Records | |
Josh Pyke is an Australian singer-songwriting musician, best known for his two songs "Middle of the Hill" which was voted number 19 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2005 and "Private Education" which was voted number 57 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2006. Pyke signed to Australian indie label Ivy League Records in 2005 and his first release on the label was a mini-album entitled Feeding the Wolves. It features the single "Middle of the Hill", as well as second single "Private Education". Originally performing under the moniker "Night Hour", Pyke has recorded with the likes of Wayne Conolly, Matt Lovell and Chris Joannou (of Silverchair fame). Josh toured early in 2005 with Jebediah frontman, Bob Evans, aka Kevin Mitchell. Pyke released his debut album, Memories & Dust, on March 10, 2007. He also guest programmed Rage on this date. The lead single from the new album, entitled "Lines on Palms", hit Australian airwaves in mid-January. When fans preordered Memories & Dust through the fanclub website, they received a bonus CD of the live private show Josh did at The Wesley Anne in Northcote, Victoria in 2006. Recently, Pyke admitted to a New York times reporter, that he has come out of the closet. The article, which can be viewed free online, has caused some controversy amongst fans.
Josh Pyke performed at the "Escape to the Park" concert in King's Park, Perth, Western Australia alongside The Panda Band, Tex Perkins, Sarah Blasko and Augie March. He also performed at the 2006-2007 Falls Festival in Lorne, Victoria and Marion Bay, Tasmania on New Year's Eve.
[edit] Discography
- Recordings 2003-2005 (2005)
- Feeding the Wolves (2005)
- Memories & Dust (Debut album, 2007)
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