Direct Influence

Direct Influence
Direct Influence

'Final Word' Single Launch
Background information
Origin Melbourne, Australia
Genres Electro/rock reggae
Years active 2006–present
Labels Independent
Website directinfluencemusic.com
Members
Dylan Smith
Marcus Ross
Mikey Chan
Matt Bray
Pat Kilby
Jarrah Whyte

Direct Influence is a 6-piece Melbourne based electro/rock/reggae group formed and fronted by Dylan Smith and Marcus Ross. Smith (from Mahia, New Zealand) and Ross (from Gippsland, Australia) describe the group as the combination of their respective musical backgrounds - 'With two countries so close, it was only a matter of time before NZ and OZ developed a cross-Tasman sound'.[1]

Contents

Debut album

Having released 2 EPs, Direct Influence commenced development of their first studio album in 2009.

Throughout 2010, Direct Influence released and toured debut studio album 'War In My Kitchen', performed over 70 local, interstate and international shows and secured festival appearances at The Hills Are Alive, St Kilda Festival, Woodford Folk Festival, Japan Music Week,[2] Rhythm & Vines Festival[3]

'War In My Kitchen' featured guest vocals on 'For My People' from ARIA Best Male Artist of 2010, Dan Sultan[4] and was officially released on 14 May 2010 through Shock Records.[5] Lead single 'Final Word Feat. EQ' received official rotation on nationally broadcast station Triple J as well as coverage of the album,[6] interviews [7] and performances across many local and community radio stations and TV performances on both Melbourne's Ch 31 and TVNZ's Good Morning.

Live performances

2010 performances included support of The Original Wailers, Chali 2Na, Kora, The Black Seeds and Bonjah.

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Marcus Ross and Dylan Smith

War In My Kitchen album tour[8] consisted of 21 performances through April and May in Melbourne, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Margaret River, Fremantle, Hobart, Launceston, Auckland, Napier[disambiguation needed ], Dunedin, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown[disambiguation needed ] and several regional towns forming the single biggest tour of the band's career.

Band members

Currently, Direct Influence are backed by a four piece live performance band consisting of drums, bass, keys and lead guitar. Live drums are performed by Matt Bray from The Metals and 28 Days, Lucas Taranto (Gotye) or Pat Kilby (The Red Eyes) on Bass Guitar, Mikey Chan on Lead Guitar (Pharoahe Monch/Phrase/M-Phazes) and Jarrah Whyte on keys. Through 2010 this session musician line-up also included rotation of Ivan (Choi) Khatchoyan (of Cookin on Three Burners), Simon Mavin (of Whitesploitation) and Luke Saunders on keys.

Past members/session players: Andrew Rothberg, Drew Thomas, Lachie Ross, Clinton Cox, Syd Preece, Simon Rabl, Leigh Fisher, David De Podolinsky, Dwayne Hawke, Bill Tarrant, Jonothan Steer, Eliza Hull, Jeremy Hopkins, Lady Nadee, Candice Monique, Jess Harlen, Alex Rowe, David Tweedy,

Marcus and Dylan are now collaborating with Hayley Aitken and Roger Kalix on an upcoming project.

Discography

  • Herbal Ninja (EP)- 2006
  • Better Day (EP) - 2008
  • Final Word (single) - 2009
  • War In My Kitchen (album) - 2010

References

  1. ^ Rhythm & Vines (November 2010). "Direct Influence". Rhythm & Vines. http://www.rhythmandvines.co.nz/2010/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=421. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  2. ^ Beat Magazine (December 2010). "Direct Influence". Furst Media. http://www.beat.com.au/music/2010/12/20/direct-influence/direct-influence-japan-music-week-music-feature-war-my-kitchen-woodford-folk-festival. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  3. ^ Remix Magazine (November 2010). "Rhythm & Vines Bonus Line-up". Remix Magazine. http://www.remix.co.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=416:rhythm-a-vines-bonus-line-up-a-gisbournes-summer-of-music&catid=39:coolhunting&Itemid=96.. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  4. ^ The Kaje (December 2010). "The Kaje Talks War In My Kitchen To Direct Influence". The Kaje Magazine. http://thekaje.com/2010/12/18/the-kaje-talks-war-in-my-kitchen-to-direct-influence/. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  5. ^ Shock Records (May 2010). "Shock Records Catalogue". Shock Records. http://www.shock.com.au/release/544291/direct-influence-war-in-my-kitchen/. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  6. ^ Greive, Tahlia (April 2010). "War In My Kitchen". Red Dwarfe. http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/albumreviews/war_in_my_kitchen_direct_influence. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  7. ^ Matt Shea (April 2010). "Trans-Tasman Chivalry". Scene Magazine. http://www.scenemagazine.com.au/index.php/section-table/69-music-rock/802-direct-influence-interview. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  8. ^ Rave Magazine (April 2010). "5 minutes with Direct Influence". Rave Magazine. http://www.ravemagazine.com.au/content/view/20384/30/. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 

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