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Encyclopedia > Darren Hanlon
Darren Hanlon
Darren Hanlon Performing in Perth November, 2006
Darren Hanlon Performing in Perth November, 2006
Background information
Origin Flag of Australia Australia
Genre(s) folk-rock
folk-pop
folk punk

Dazza "Old Mate" Hanlon is an Australian singer/songwriter who plays pub rock, often accompanied with a backing drum machine, famous for being programmed to play the drum beat for every Cold Chisel song ever written. He has released three solo albums, two EPs and four singles on Candle Records, as well as several compilation tracks. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Folk rock is a musical genre, combining elements of folk music and rock music. ... Folk music, in the original sense of the term, is music by and of the common people. ... The Anarchy Heart, a symbol popular in the young radical community, particularly with Folk Punks and Anarchists. ... Revival of the Pub Rock Scene made popular by Dire Straits and Elvis Costello. ... This article is about the Australian pub rock band. ... Candle Records is an independent record label founded in 1994 and based in Australia. ...


Darren has also made five video clips, of his songs "Happiness is a Chemical", "Hiccups", "A to Z", "Elbows" and "The Unmade Bed" (the last being directed by the 2005 Tropfest winner, Luke Eve). The Tropfest short film festival is held in Sydney, Australia each year. ...


Before becoming a solo artist in 1999, he was a member of the Simpletons, and contributed backing guitar and keyboards for the Lucksmiths, the Deerhunters, and Mick Thomas. See also: 1999 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1999 Record labels established in 1999 // January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... The Lucksmiths are an independent pop band from Melbourne, Australia who formed in 1993 and have been associated with the genres of indie pop, anti-folk and retro-pop. ... One of Australias foremost singer / songwriters;- writer, playwrite, record producer, record company executive. ...


Darren, nicknamed "Daz" or "Dazza", is known for his engagement with his audiences, through his down-to-earth storytelling at live gigs as well as his often charming lyrics. He has toured with Billy Bragg, Violent Femmes, AFI and The Magnetic Fields. Stephen William Bragg (born December 20, 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is an English musician renowned for his blend of folk, punk-rock, and protest music, and his poetic lyrics dealing with political as well as romantic themes. ... This article is about the band. ... AFI, in recent years short for A Fire Inside, is an American band from Ukiah, California. ... The Magnetic Fields is a band led by the New York City singer-songwriter Stephin Merritt. ...


Darren has now moved back to Sydney. He is in the midst of doing an Australian tour, and will continue on to the United States later in 2007. This article is about the metropolitan area in Australia. ...

Contents

Discography

Solo

Albums

  • Hello Stranger (2002)
  • Little Chills (2004)
  • Fingertips And Mountaintops (2006)

EPs

  • Early Days (2000)
  • Are We There Yet? (2001)
  • Methods Of Getting Rid Of Hiccups (2002)
  • Christmas Songs 2005 (2005)

Are We There Yet? is a 2005 comedy film, directed by Brian Levant. ...

Singles

  • Video Party Sleepover (2001)
  • A to Z (2004)
  • I Wish That I Was Beautiful For You (2005)
  • Happiness Is A Chemical (2006)
  • Miss Murder (2006)
  • A to Z (2007)

Miss Murder is the first single and music video from AFIs seventh studio album, Decemberunderground. ...

Candle Records compilation appearances

  • Banter (2000)
  • Feast (2002)
  • Flipside (2004)
  • Hamper (2006)

Candle Records is an independent record label founded in 1994 and based in Australia. ...

The Simpletons

Albums

  • Matter (1995)
  • Tandem (1996)

EPs

  • Smother(1994)
  • Nod (1994)
  • Light A Candle (1997)
  • F (1997)
  • Till The Sky (1997)
  • "Crash Out" (1995)
  • "Eight" (1998)

Candle Records compilation appearances

  • Clippings (1998)

Candle Records is an independent record label founded in 1994 and based in Australia. ...

External links

  • Darren Hanlon - Official Website
  • Darren's Candle Records page

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Darren Hanlon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (237 words)
Darren has also made four video clips, of his songs "Happiness is a Chemical", "Hiccups", "A to Z" and "The Unmade Bed" (the last being directed by the 2005 Tropfest winner, Luke Eve).
Darren, nicknamed "Daz" or "Dazza", is known for his engagement with his audiences, through his down-to-earth storytelling at live gigs as well as his often charming lyrics.
Darren has currently moved back to Sydney and is in the midst of doing an Australian tour and will be going to America later this year.
CD Baby: DARREN HANLON: Hello Stranger (726 words)
Darren Hanlon's debut full-length consists of 10 pop songs that bring to mind the whimsical, light-hearted music of the 60s with a modern bent.
This is a perfectly vibrant mix, with the arrangements crackling with a live intensity and musical looseness, and Hanlon proves himself a songwriter and tunesmith clearly in the line of greats like Elvis Costello and Billy Bragg in his ability to pair memorable melodies with clever songwriting.
Hanlon focuses on details with admirable honesty -- this is music about things that are real, heartfelt without being sentimental, poignant and playful where others might get syrupy sweet.
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