Filament Hope

Artist Description

Comprising of Jesse Delaney [Starpark, Kindersane, Grand Champions], Andy T. Phillis [Starpark, Transistor Child], Ben Fletcher [Red Drink, Coastguard], and Dave Billings [Deep 6, Coastguard, Draw the Line], the bands first show was supporting Muzzy Pep @ the Beaches Hotel in May. The band has already acquired quite a reputation through Jess and Andy T. supporting Something for Kate, Big Heavy Stuff, Primary, Invertigo, Sneeze, and Louisville Sluggers in Starpark, and also being nationally aired and interviewed as Triple J's unsigned band of the week in Oz Music Month. Ben and Dave were also well known for their work throughout Newcastle so the turnout at the Beaches was huge. Best described as sounding like early 80's catchy post-punk, yet still melodic and emotive, they combine Jess's rich voice and unusual guitar lines, Andy T.'s wandering bass and pop melodies with Ben's vocal and guitar dynamics plus Dave's wall-o-sound drums. Having been offered a national deal for their E.P. "Japanese Eyes" produced by Screaming Jets/Hang Seng mainstay Grant Walmsley, filament Hope are now writing and rehearsing new material which has taken a more experimental dynamic turn. Future plans involve touring and a full-length album. Mp3s available on the website shortly.