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Orchitis
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Orchitis combine electronic beats with live vocals, percussion and double bass.
The result is a sexy melting pot of hip-hop, drum and bass, funk, reggae and jazz. Orchitis self-released a 16 track CD in 2002. They have currently been busy writing and recording material for another full length disc.
Members:
Jnene Peters - vocals, keys. Frontwoman Jnene brings her rich vocal talent and unforgettable sound to the band and is the major lyricist.
Tony Kabanoff (aka Trunk) - programming, percussion, keys.
Previously of hip-hop metal act Hollowpoint (fronted by club/festy regular MC Losty) Notable gigs included Happy Valley 2000 and B.D.O 2003.
Jarv Benaud - Electric and swinging Double bass, occasional vocals, programming.
Ex-frontwoman of Sydney punk outfit Peel (winners of Syd. Uni and State Uni band comps in 1995. Placed under Jebediah in National comp.)
The result is a sexy melting pot of hip-hop, drum and bass, funk, reggae and jazz. Orchitis self-released a 16 track CD in 2002. They have currently been busy writing and recording material for another full length disc.
Members:
Jnene Peters - vocals, keys. Frontwoman Jnene brings her rich vocal talent and unforgettable sound to the band and is the major lyricist.
Tony Kabanoff (aka Trunk) - programming, percussion, keys.
Previously of hip-hop metal act Hollowpoint (fronted by club/festy regular MC Losty) Notable gigs included Happy Valley 2000 and B.D.O 2003.
Jarv Benaud - Electric and swinging Double bass, occasional vocals, programming.
Ex-frontwoman of Sydney punk outfit Peel (winners of Syd. Uni and State Uni band comps in 1995. Placed under Jebediah in National comp.)
Why this name?
Found it in a medical dictionary, thought the word was cool and the meaning was funny......(apologies to sufferers)
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Do you play live?
We play regularly at venues incl. Treselies, Cat and Fiddle and the Harp in Sydney.
Our music translates brilliantly to the live format, we love playing live, but wish that venues in the city would give bands a break and let us play, not because we can guarantee 50 punters but because WE ARE F*%#ING GOOD!!
Our music translates brilliantly to the live format, we love playing live, but wish that venues in the city would give bands a break and let us play, not because we can guarantee 50 punters but because WE ARE F*%#ING GOOD!!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
We love the opportunity to get our music out there to the world. Our mp3's have been receiving great feedback from producers, musos and music lovers everywhere, from the Czech republic to north america.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Freedom is important to us - If they offered creative freedom and didn't appoint us a stylist then maybe....
Band History:
Orchitis formed in 2001, we met working in a restaurant in our home town. We had all been musos in other bands, from punk rock to hip hop.
We quickly wrote and home recorded a 16 track CD which we self-released in 2002. We have currently been busy writing and recording material for another full length disc, our mp3's available here are the first of these new tracks.
We quickly wrote and home recorded a 16 track CD which we self-released in 2002. We have currently been busy writing and recording material for another full length disc, our mp3's available here are the first of these new tracks.
Your influences?
We have a broad range of influence, from Mr Bungle to PJ Harvey.
Musically there are touches of old funk/jazz, Red Snapper, Portishead, Massive attack, Herbaliser.
Musically there are touches of old funk/jazz, Red Snapper, Portishead, Massive attack, Herbaliser.
Favorite spot?
We love where we live, the beautiful and inspiring Blue Mountains near Sydney, Australia.
Other fave cities from our travels - Edinburgh, New York, Melbourne.
Other fave cities from our travels - Edinburgh, New York, Melbourne.
Equipment used:
Double bass, electric bass, congas, djembe, voice,
funky electronic beats made in our home studio.
funky electronic beats made in our home studio.