
Polished Australian pop-rock with soaring vocals and shimmering 80s production. Perfect for nostalgic drives and earnest, anthemic singalongs.
ish in 1988. The band was founded by Garry Frost (formerly of Moving Pictures) after he discovered singer Erik Weideman on a talent segment of the variety show Hey Hey It's Saturday.
ish reaching 5x platinum status and dominating the ARIA charts. Their sound is a sophisticated blend of melodic rock and synth-augmented pop, characterized by Weideman's high-register, emotive vocals and Frost's polished production. While their second album, The Other Side, was also a significant success, the band struggled with the internal and external pressures of their rapid ascent, leading to a hiatus in the mid-90s. They occupy a cultural space alongside peers like Icehouse and Noiseworks, representing the peak of Australian radio-friendly rock. Critically, they are respected for their melodic craftsmanship and the enduring quality of their songwriting, which has allowed them to remain a staple of Australian classic hits radio for decades.

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