Armen Firman (band)

band has developed a strong underground following as a result of their energetic live shows.cite web
url = http://www.thedwarf.com.au/nd/livereviews/melbourne/basics_the_empress_hotel_the
title = Armen Firman support The Basics| publisher = TheDwarf.com.au] Featuring a sound based on melodic chordal riffs and lead guitar parts, their sound has been likened to Kashmir or Kings Of Leon, whom the band name as influences.cite web
url = http://www.myspace.com/armenfirman
title = Armen Firman Myspace| publisher = Myspace.com] The band is comprised of vocalist Tom Whitty and his brother Sam on guitar, Matt Millar on drums, James Saunders on bass and Rob Rambaldi on keyboards.

Most of the members of Armen Firman met at school in Wangaratta, Australia before basing themselves in Melbourne. The members played in various outfits together from 2002, before forming Armen Firman, with the current line-up in 2005.cite web
url = http://users.tpg.com.au/mwearne/web-content/about.html
title = Armen Firman Home Page| publisher = Armenfirman.com] In just over 3 years Armen Firman have gained themselves a reputation as one of the most exciting bands to rise up out of the flooded Melbourne music scene. This reputation has been fuelled by flattering live reviews in the media as well as well received support slots with various established Australian bands including Bertie Blackman, Sparkadia, British India and Jebediah.

In 2005 the band had their debut single 'It's Too Late' played on national Australian radio station, Triple J.cite web
url = http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/homeandhosed/playlist/s1370786.htm
title = Triple J Home and Hosed Playlist| publisher = Abc.net.au] In 2006 the band recorded a series of demos, one of which, 'Come On', received some national airplay, though the band never officially released the song.cite web
url = http://www.ozmusic-central.com.au/ozlinks/_triplej_2006/030406.htm
title = Triple J Home and Hosed Playlist| publisher = Ozmusic-central.com.au] In 2007, Armen Firman recorded an early version of their track 'Porch Dweller' which saw bassist James Saunders sing lead vocals for the first time.

The band spent the first half of 2008 writing and recording their debut EP with producer Franc Tetaz. In between recording the band competed in the highly publicized Garage 2 V competition, in which they were a Victorian finalist. Armen Firman released the single "Porch Dweller", in May, which was well received in Australia and exploded onto the digital music scene. The song received over 12,000 downloads in its first 6 weeks, and was dubbed 'Single of the Week' on iTunes Australasia as well as receiving rave reviews in multiple music publications. According to a radio interview with Armen Firman, Wally De Backer (a.k.a. Gotye) helped record the vocals in the band's home studio. In August 2008, Armen Firman released their second single, "In The Water", from their as-yet-unreleased debut EP, directly to radio. The song gained the band a feature spot on Myspace Australia and was again added to the playlists of various indie radio stations around Australia. Creative Vibes will distribute Armen Firman's debut EP, titled "Your Name In My Skin" when it is released on October 17, 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.armenfirman.com Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/armenfirman Armen Firman Myspace Website]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Armen-Firman/34591988680 Armen Firman Facebook Website]
* [http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/bands/Armen_Firman Armen Firman FasterLouder Website]
* [http://www.triplejunearthed.com/armenfirman1 Triple J Unearthed Website]