The Preytells

Infobox musical artist
Name = The Preytells
Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Origin = Flagicon|AUS Perth, Western Australia
Genre = Rock
Years_active = 2004–present
Label = Independent/MGM Distribution
URL = [http://www.preytells.com.au/view/home/ The Preytells official website]
Current_members = Simon Okely
Jessica Bennett
Jaclyn Pearson
Cameron Stewart
Past_members =
Associated_acts = Lash
Spencer Tracy

The Preytells are a four piece indie rock band from Perth, Western Australia.

History

The Preytells rose to prominence as a result of their win at the 2005 National Campus Band Competition.

"Shout / I'm So Sorry" (2008) and "Could I Change Your Mind" (2006) EPs out now through MGM.

The band's latest EP, "Sacramento" (2008), is distributed by The Preytells, and only available at www.myspace.com/thepreytells. It is said to be a murder ballad based on the story of Richard Chase, dubbed "The Vampire of Sacramento".

An LP is rumoured to be coming out in February 2009.

Recent events of notable mention include:

*WAM song of the Year Finalists (2008) [cite web
url = http://www.wam.asn.au/
title = WAM Song of the Year 2008
publisher = Western Australian Music Industry ]

*Australian National Campus Band Competition Winners (2005) . [cite web
url = http://www.futuredj.org.au/6.html
title = National Campus Band Comp
publisher = Australasian Association of Campus Activities ]

*Airplay on RTRFM, Radio West Networks and on National Youth Station Triple J

*Playing at several festivals of note, including Southbound, RTRFM’s 'In The Pines Festival' and the YAC It Up Festival (2006).

*Supporting Little Barrie (UK) and The Freestylers (UK)

*Receiving Arts WA funding for a tour of Melbourne and Sydney (August 2008)

*All recordings done at home in the Martyn Noakes Studio, produced, engineered and mixed by Audrey and Will.

*Winning Triple J's Unearthed competition to play at the Southbound festival in Busselton, (2006). [cite web
url = http://www.triplejunearthed.com/competitions/default.aspx?TripleJCompetitionId=40&showarchive=true
title = Triple J Unearthed - Southbound Competition winners
publisher = Triple J ]

Members

*Simon Okely (aka Will Tell) - guitar, vocals
*Jessica Bennett (aka Audrey Tell) - lead guitar, backing vocals
*Jaclyn Pearson - drums, percussion
*Cameron Stewart - bass, backing vocals

Discography

Albums/EPs

"Sacramento EP"

'Sacramento' is The Preytells' 3rd EP. It is scheduled for release in September 2008, with a limited pressing of 100 copies only, available at www.myspace.com/thepreytells

Track listing

# "Sacramento"
# "Closed Lines"
# "On The Lawn And The Way You Made Me Feel"

"Shout/I'm So Sorry"

'Shout / I'm So Sorry' is the second EP from The Preytells. It was released on May 2008 through MGM.

Track listing

# "Shout"
# "I'm So Sorry"
# "Martyn's First Day In The Sun"
# "Tell Family Mix"

Shout is nominated for the 2008 WAM Song of the Year ("Pop" category).

"Could I Change Your Mind"

"Could I Change Your Mind" is the debut EP from The Preytells. It was released on February 17, 2007 through MGM Distribution.

Track listing

# "Intro"
# "Don't Leave Me Alone"
# "Could I Change Your Mind"
# "Tell Me Sister"
# "Heart Attack"

Reviews

* [http://www.xpressmag.com.au/archives/2007/02/the_preytells_c.php X-Press Magazine (February 14, 2007)]
* [http://www.perthbands.com/displayReview.php?type=CD&reviewID=1 Perthbands.com]

ingles

*"Don't Leave Me Alone" (2006)
*"Shout" (2008) - WAM Song of the Year Nomination (2008)
*"Sacramento" (2008)

Compilations

*"The Next Big Thing Compilation CD" (2005) - "Dark Moon"
*"Kiss My WAMi Dual Disc Compilation" (2006) - "Could I Change Your Mind"

References

External links

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* [http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=4943 Triple J's Unearthed - artist profile]