THE FUMES from OZ deliver uniquely Australian "hard rockn blues" with swagger and style. Their live presence is powerhouse, highly and frequently praised.
THE FUMES have hit many highs in these past years, from their inclusion on Japan's Fuji Rock Festival in 2008, touring exclusively as main support for Queens of The Stone Age, to dynamic showcases in Austin TX for SxSW 2009.
THE FUMES also toured Canada, LA and New York to introduce themselves to North America whilst maintaining their signature profile of regular touring in Australia and Tokyo. Inevitably chalking up a well documented, high octane live presence on respected festival line-ups and headline shows on rock venue stages.
All this while they released their second studio album Sundancer in Australia (MGM Distribution) & Japan (P-Vine/Blues Interactions). The release produced by Detroit legend Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs/ Electric Six/ The White Stripes) resulted with a tremendous number of stunning reviews from credible music media right around the World; national/ international radio airplay; and a steady Top 20 position in the Australian AIR charts for 18 weeks.
THE FUMES returned to NYC in October 2009 to showcase themselves at CMJ Music Marathon and will make their way back overseas in May 2010 to support their first release in North America & Europe (Kayo/Megaforce/RED/SONY). Before the band head offshore the final single 'Rogue River Woman' from Sundancer will be released to radio in Australia in February to support their national tours with Clutch and Calexico.
Excellent second record - Rhythms, June 2009
They've climbed to the top of the stack - Top Pick, Australian Guitar
The quintessential rock band. This album is just absolutely hell bent on being sensational. Four & a ½ stars -elevenmagazine.com
This Sydney duo can kick more than arse Three and a ½ stars - Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald.
Fresh as the morning sun - Beat, Melbourne
(Sundancer) places THE FUMES army at the front of the Aussie rock scene. Four stars - Time Off Brisbane
This is an album that keeps on giving - Rip it Up Adelaide
4 stars! - The Age, Melbourne
Trust me, THE FUMES are smokin', 4 stars - The Australian