British India
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British India was formed in 2003 in Melbourne by lead vocalist Declanâ¯Melia, guitarist Nicâ¯Wilson, bassist Willâ¯Drummond and drummer Mattâ¯O'Gorman, who met at St.â¯Bede's College. Their first single, "Outside 109" (2005), received Tripleâ¯J airplay and sparked industry interest. The group issued the EP Counter Culture (2005) and their debut album Guillotine (30â¯Juneâ¯2007); tracks "Black & White Radio" and "Run the Red Light" entered the Tripleâ¯J Hottestâ¯100, and the album earned a 2007 Jâ¯Award nomination and an AIR Award for Best New Artist. Thieves (19â¯Julyâ¯2008) peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart, while Avalanche (30â¯Aprilâ¯2010) debuted in the top ten and sold 20,000 copies. After independent releases, the band signed with Liberation Music and released Controller (22â¯Marchâ¯2013), featuring the platinumâcertified single "I Can Make You Love Me"; the album included a tour supporting The Rolling Stones. Nothing Touches Me (13â¯Marchâ¯2015) entered the Australian charts at number 5 and led to a headline spot at Byron Bay Bluesfest. In 2017 they issued Forgetting the Future (22â¯Septemberâ¯2017) with producer Oscarâ¯Dawson; the single "Precious" promoted the album. Following Nicâ¯Wilsonâs departure, Jackâ¯Tosi joined in 2019, and the band continued touring Australia, sustaining a steady presence in the indie rock scene.
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