Violent Soho
Brisbane four-piece reviving fuzzed-out nineties grunge, best known for 'Covered in Chrome' and its shouted singalong chorus. Suburban slacker anthems at full volume.
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About Violent Soho
Violent Soho formed in Mansfield, a suburb on Brisbane's south side, around 2002. The line-up is Luke Boerdam on vocals and guitar, James Tidswell on guitar, Luke Henery on bass and Michael Richards on drums. After an early album at home, the band signed to Thurston Moore's label Ecstatic Peace! and made a self-titled record in the United States with producer Gil Norton.
Back in Australia they released Hungry Ghost in 2013 through Tidswell's own label, I OH YOU. 'Covered in Chrome' came from that album. Its follow-up, WACO, went to number one on the ARIA albums chart in 2016. The songs pair loud-quiet dynamics and heavy, distorted guitars with lyrics about boredom, suburbia and growing up. The band stepped back from activity in 2022.
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What festivals is Violent Soho playing in 2027?
Violent Soho is booked at 1 festival we cover: Party in the Paddock 2027.
Is Violent Soho on tour?
Yes. Violent Soho has 5 shows listed, from Hillarys, Australia on Nov 21, 2026 to Bowen Hills, Australia on Dec 11, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Violent Soho playing Party in the Paddock 2027?
Yes, Violent Soho is on the Party in the Paddock 2027 lineup, February 4–7, 2027 at Quercus Park, Carrick, TAS, Australia. They play Friday, February 5.
What kind of music does Violent Soho play?
Violent Soho plays alternative.
Who is in Violent Soho?
Violent Soho is Luke Boerdam, Luke Henery (bass), Michael Richards and James Tidswell.
When did Violent Soho form?
Violent Soho formed in Mansfield in 2002.
What was Violent Soho's first album?
Violent Soho's first album was We Don’t Belong Here (2008). The latest is Everything Is A-OK (2020).