Peach Fur Explained

Peach Fur
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Gold Coast, Australia
Genre:Rock 'N' Roll, Psych, Punk, Hip Hop, Reggae
Years Active:2015–2024
Label:Independent

Peach Fur is an Australian rock band from the Gold Coast, whose members are most known for their live performances and blend of musical genres, including rock 'n' roll, psych, punk, hip hop, and reggae. They were formed in 2015 on the Gold Coast, Australia. The band members are Mikey Woodworth (Drums), Denny Hilder (Vocals, Guitar), Ben Crichton (Lead Guitar) and Liam Ward (Bass, Vocals). Their style is influenced by iconic bands and artists such as Pink Floyd, King Krule, Jurassic 5, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.[1]

Career

2015-2024: EPs and Earth Radio

Earth Radio (2023) is The debut studio album Earth Radio was released in 2023 following a series of Extended plays. The album includes a wide range of genres including jazz and disco.[2] [3] The concept behind Earth Radio imagines extraterrestrials sampling Earth's musical genres. The lead singles, Yummy and Sun Rays received positive reception. The album's release marked a significant milestone in Peach Fur's career.

In November 2024, the band announced their "indefinite hiatus" via social media.[4]

Touring

Peach Fur has toured throughout Australia and Europe.[5] They have performed at numerous festivals, including Spilt Milk.[6]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected details! Title! Details
Earth Radio
  • Released: July 2023
  • Label: Peach Fur
  • Format: digital, LP

EPs

List of EPs, with selected details! Title! Details
Pleasures & Necessities
  • Released: September 2015
  • Label: Peach Fur
  • Format: digital
Doreen Drive
  • Released: May 2018
  • Label: Peach Fur
  • Format: digital
Awake
  • Released: May 2020[7]
  • Label: Peach Fur
  • Format: digital, LP

Awards

Peach Fur won the Live Act of the Year at the 2021 Gold Coast Music Awards.[8] [9] The band also won the Triple J Unearthed's Spilt Milk competition in 2022.[10]

In November 2022, Peach Fur were featured as the Triple J Unearthed Featured Artist.[11]

References

  1. Web site: Hire Peach Fur for a Corporate Event or Performance Booking . 3 July 2024 . Celebrity Talent.
  2. Web site: Gold Coast band Peach Fur set to release new album Earth Radio . subscription . 3 July 2024 . Gold Coast Bulletin.
  3. Web site: Rose . Anna . 6 October 2022 . Peach Fur Tune Their New Music To Earth Radio As They Prep The Release Of Their Debut Album . 3 July 2024 . scenestr.com.au . en-gb.
  4. Web site: Peach Fur Announce Indefinite Hiatus . The Music. 29 November 2024. 4 December 2024.
  5. Web site: Peach Fur & Psyso EU/UK Tour . 3 July 2024 . Studio Mama.
  6. Web site: Peach Fur (AUS) PsySo, Gecko Club . 3 July 2024 . The Fiddler’s Elbow.
  7. Web site: 6 April 2020 . REVIEW PEACH FUR – AWAKE EP . 3 July 2024 . Clunk Magazine.
  8. Web site: Peach Fur interview: Live Act of the Year 2021 . 3 July 2024 . Gold Coast Music Awards Blog.
  9. Web site: 4 September 2021 . The 2021 Gold Coast Music Awards winners have been announced . 3 July 2024 . Tone Deaf.
  10. Web site: 28 November 2022 . From schoolyard jams to international tours, meet Gold Coast outfit Peach Fur . 3 July 2024 . triple j . en-AU.
  11. Web site: 28 November 2022 . Peach Fur Unearthed Feature Artist . 2024-07-03 . Triple J.