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== History ==
== History ==
Sam McCarthy, Jordan Arts, David Wong, Graham Scherer and Michael Pomare were members of "Incursa", a St Peter's College band which won the [[Smokefreerockquest]] in 2004. False Start was first formed my members of this group.<ref>[http://www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz/previous/winner/04 Smokefreerockquest past winners]</ref>
False Start released their first single "Don't Walk Away" from the [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''Goodbye Summer EP'' and a mini album entitled ''Adore Tu Ser....''. There is also a four track acoustic mini album titled ''Tealight For Burma''.

they released their first single "Don't Walk Away" from the [[Extended play|EP]] titled ''Goodbye Summer EP'' and a mini album entitled ''Adore Tu Ser....''. There is also a four track acoustic mini album titled ''Tealight For Burma''.


Since forming their band, False Start have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts such as [[Fall Out Boy]], [[Good Charlotte]], [[Story of the Year]], [[Funeral for a Friend]], [[Aiden]], [[Rise Against]], [[The Used]] and many more. They have also toured extensively throughout [[New Zealand]] and [[Australia]].
Since forming their band, False Start have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts such as [[Fall Out Boy]], [[Good Charlotte]], [[Story of the Year]], [[Funeral for a Friend]], [[Aiden]], [[Rise Against]], [[The Used]] and many more. They have also toured extensively throughout [[New Zealand]] and [[Australia]].

Revision as of 10:16, 19 August 2012

False Start
OriginAuckland, New Zealand
GenresPower pop
Rock
Post-Hardcore
Years active2005-2010
LabelsDeadboy Records/Universal
MembersAndrew Morrison
Ashley Wills
Pascal Jary
Craigen Drudent
Past membersJim Marshall
Kev Roberts
David Wong
Vaughn Phillips
Website[1]

False Start are a Power pop/Rock band from Auckland, New Zealand that formed in the winter of 2005. They are currently signed to Deadboy Records/Universal.

History

Sam McCarthy, Jordan Arts, David Wong, Graham Scherer and Michael Pomare were members of "Incursa", a St Peter's College band which won the Smokefreerockquest in 2004. False Start was first formed my members of this group.[1]

they released their first single "Don't Walk Away" from the EP titled Goodbye Summer EP and a mini album entitled Adore Tu Ser..... There is also a four track acoustic mini album titled Tealight For Burma.

Since forming their band, False Start have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts such as Fall Out Boy, Good Charlotte, Story of the Year, Funeral for a Friend, Aiden, Rise Against, The Used and many more. They have also toured extensively throughout New Zealand and Australia.

False Start played at the Auckland Big Day Out 2008 on the Local Produce Stage. False Start also did a cover of "4ever" by The Veronicas.

In August 2008, False Start released their second studio album named Through The Looking Glass which includes the single "Four Letter Lie". The band opened for Escape The Fate in support of this album.

In September 2008 Vaughn announced he was leaving along with David a few months later in November.

On 3 June 2010, False Start posted on their Myspace that 2010 would be their last year as a band before breaking up, each member going their separate ways.

Early days

In June 2005, False Start won the Henderson regional heat of Battle of the Bands, going on to claim first equal in the Primal final, out of over a hundred Auckland bands. Adding to their early success False Start’s Goodbye Summer EP sold out on the first night of sales, their record debuting at #3 on the Real Groovy National chart. Shortly after False Start signed to Deadboy Records with distribution/backing from Universal Music NZ.

Discography

Studio albums

  • 'Adore Tu Ser
  • Through The Looking Glass

EPs

  • Goodbye Summer EP
  • Beginnings...

Other Albums

  • Tealight For Burma

Singles

Year Single Album Country Charted Certification
2007 "Mall Goth" Adore Tu Ser NZ - -
2007 "This Is My Life (But You're The Worst Of Actors)" Adore Tu Ser NZ 21 -
2008 "Get Your Feelings Out" Through The Looking Glass - - -
2008 "Four Letter Lie" Through The Looking Glass NZ - -
2008 "What Will It Be Like" Through The Looking Glass NZ - -
2009 "I Come From A Place" Through The Looking Glass NZ - -
2009 "Veins" Through The Looking Glass NZ - -

Band members

  • Andrew Morrison – Vocals
  • Ashley Wills - Guitar
  • Vaughn Phillips
  • Pascal Jarry - Drums
  • Craigen Durrant - Bass

Past members

  • Jim Marshall
  • Kev Roberts
  • David Wong

References