Josh Pyke

Infobox Musical artist


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Name = Josh Pyke
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Joshua Jon Pyke
Alias = Josh Pyke
Born = 18 December, 1977
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Origin = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Instruments = Vocals
Guitar
Genre = Indie
Occupation(s) = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2000 – Present
Label = Ivy League Records
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URL = [http://www.joshpyke.com Official Site]

Josh Pyke is an ARIA-award winning Australian singer-songwriting musician.

Biography

Josh Pyke was in his first band by age 12 and played his first performance in front of 650 parents and students at his primary school graduation. Playing guitar and initial song writing efforts came aged 14. Despite his aptitude for song writing and performance, he stayed 'under the radar' throughout his high school years at Fort Street High School. [ [http://www.smh.com.au/news/gig-reviews/josh-pyke/2007/04/09/1175970989534.html Josh Pyke - Gig Reviews - Music - Entertainment - smh.com.au ] ]

Whilst part of Sydney band An Empty Flight he successfully applied for a grant from the Music Board of the Australia Council under the Buzz Project [ [http://www.ozco.gov.au/arts_resources/assessment_meeting_reports/buzz_4_-_music_march_2003_-_assessment_meeting_report/files/780/buzz_round_4.pdf Australian Council for the Arts bUzz 2003] ] to remix a number of his own demo recordings to be released as an EP "Current Works Volume 1", under the name of Night Hour. The lead track, "Kids Don't Sell Their Hopes So Fast" received wide-ranging radio airplay, on national youth broadcaster Triple J and on various community radio stations including 3RRR in Melbourne and Fbi in Sydney. In 2004 Pyke won the Jaxter Music Award for his single "Kids Don't Sell Their Hopes So Fast" [ [http://www.jaxter.com.au/ Jaxter Artist Awards 2004] ] . The proceeds went towards a home studio, which enabled him to concentrate on his solo output and songs that were to become his debut mini-album "Feeding The Wolves".

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". Josh toured early in 2005 with Jebediah frontman, Bob Evans, aka Kevin Mitchell. "Feeding the Wolves" was nominated for 'Best Pop Release at the 2006 ARIA Awards [ [http://undercover.com.au/News-Story.aspx?id=549 Undercover.com September, 13, 2006] ] .

Pyke released his debut album, "Memories & Dust", on March 10, 2007 and it debuted at no.4 on the Australian ARIA Album Chart. 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 pre-ordered "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.

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.

He also sang a cover version of Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush for No Man's Woman which was released in 2007.

In April 2007 his debut album, "Memories & Dust", was nominated for a J Award by Triple J.

Pyke also picked up an ARIA for best adult contemporary album at the 2007 ARIA awards.

Pyke has featured in the past three Triple J Hottest 100 countdowns. "Middle of the Hill" was voted number 19 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2005; "Memories and Dust" and "Private Education" were voted number 38 and 57 respectively in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2006, and "Lines on Palms", "Sew My Name" and "Forever Song" finished in 79th, 91st and 97th place in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2007.

Pyke is currently recording his second album "Chimney's Afire" (due out October 4th) at Sydney's Linear Recording studios. He recently announced a small tour to showcase songs off this album.

Discography

Albums

*Memories & Dust - Ivy League Records (March 10, 2007)
*Chimney's Afire - Ivy League Records (October 4, 2008)

EPs

*Current Works Volume 1 - (February, 2004)
*Recordings 2003-2005 - (2005)
*Feeding the Wolves - Ivy League Records (November 8, 2005)
*Beaks of Crows - Ivy League Records (July 10, 2007)

ingles

*"The Doldrums" (2004)
*"Middle of the Hill" (2005)
*"Private Education" (2006)
*"Memories & Dust" (2006)
*"Lines on Palms" (2007)
*"Fed & Watered" (2007)
*"Forever Song" (2007)
*"Sew My Name" (2007)

Miscellaneous

Went to the same primary school as actress Rose Byrne as mentioned by her on the talk show Rove Live in April 2007 when Josh Pyke was also performing on the show [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF29HwY6Yjk&mode=related&search= Interview on RoveLive April2007] ] .

Josh also attended the same University with Ed Kavalee from 'Thank God You're Here' and his radio show 'Get This' as mentioned by Josh and Ed on Get This 23/08/2007.

References

External links

* [http://www.joshpyke.com Official website]
*myspace|joshpyke|Josh Pyke
*musicbrainz artist|id=c1e343a5-54d3-46e0-87d3-f1710bfc6a1c|name=Josh Pyke
* [http://perthmusic.norg.com.au/2008/01/11/josh-pyke-interview/ Perth Music Interview]