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|origin = [[Auckland]], New Zealand | |origin = [[Auckland]], New Zealand | ||
|instrument = | |instrument = | ||
|genre = [[Garage rock]] | |genre = {{hlist|[[Garage rock]]|[[garage punk (fusion genre)|garage punk]]|[[post-punk revival]]}} | ||
|occupation = | |occupation = | ||
|years_active = 1998–2006 | |years_active = 1998–2006 | ||
|label = [[Hollywood Records]] (US) | |label = {{hlist|[[Hollywood Records]] (US)|[[Flying Nun Records]]|[[Infectious Records]]|l.b.W Ent Records}} | ||
|associated_acts = [[A Place To Bury Strangers]] | |associated_acts = [[A Place To Bury Strangers]] | ||
|website = | |website = | ||
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|past_members = [[Dion Lunadon|Dion Palmer]]<br>Jimmy Christmas<br>Vaughan Williams<br>Daniel Pooley<br>Rich Mixture<br>English Jake<br>Paul Reid | |past_members = [[Dion Lunadon|Dion Palmer]]<br>Jimmy Christmas<br>Vaughan Williams<br>Daniel Pooley<br>Rich Mixture<br>English Jake<br>Paul Reid | ||
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'''The D4''' | '''The D4''' were a [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Auckland]], New Zealand. Their music was released by [[Hollywood Records]] in the U.S., [[Flying Nun Records]] in New Zealand and by [[Infectious Records]] in the UK. | ||
The group was assembled by [[singing|vocalist]]/[[guitarist]]s [[Dion Lunadon|Dion Palmer]] and Jimmy Christmas, who put together a collection of songs and built a four-piece combo, featuring founding members English Jake and Rich Mixture, during late 1998 and started playing at the Frisbee Leisure Lounge parties along Symonds Street, followed shortly thereafter by inner city [[public house|pub]] [[concert|gigs]]. They have also played at the [[Big Day Out]] and at the [[SXSW Music Festival]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. | The group was assembled by [[singing|vocalist]]/[[guitarist]]s [[Dion Lunadon|Dion Palmer]] and Jimmy Christmas, who put together a collection of songs and built a four-piece combo, featuring founding members English Jake and Rich Mixture, during late 1998 and started playing at the Frisbee Leisure Lounge parties along Symonds Street, followed shortly thereafter by inner city [[public house|pub]] [[concert|gigs]]. They have also played at the [[Big Day Out]] and at the [[SXSW Music Festival]] in [[Austin, Texas]]. | ||
The group's debut [[Extended play|EP]] was released by [[Flying Nun Records]] in 1999 featuring the tracks "Girl" and "Come On!" | The group's debut [[Extended play|EP]] was released by [[Flying Nun Records]] in 1999 featuring the tracks "Girl" and "Come On!" The band was later enhanced by members Vaughan Williams (Vaughn) ([[bass guitar|bass]]) and Daniel Pooley (Beaver) ([[drum]]s). The D4 went on a UK [[concert tour|tour]] supporting [[the Hives]]. | ||
As of May 2006, ''Breakfast'' announced that after eight years, the D4, would be taking an indefinite break from the [[music industry]]. After the split, Rich Mixture went on to replace Paul Robertson as the drummer of The Rock n Roll Machine, bassist Vaughn joined [[Shocking Pinks]], an Auckland-based [[indie music|indie]] [[pop music|pop]] act and Jimmy Christmas formed the rock group [[Luger Boa]] who have supported [[Shihad]] on tour. Most recently, Dion has moved to NYC, formed a new band called | As of May 2006, ''Breakfast'' announced that after eight years, the D4, would be taking an indefinite break from the [[music industry]]. After the split, Rich Mixture went on to replace Paul Robertson as the drummer of The Rock n Roll Machine, bassist Vaughn joined [[Shocking Pinks]], an Auckland-based [[indie music|indie]] [[pop music|pop]] act and Jimmy Christmas formed the rock group [[Luger Boa]] who have supported [[Shihad]] on tour. Most recently, Dion has moved to NYC, formed a new band called the True Lovers and also plays bass in [[A Place to Bury Strangers]]. | ||
==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| 2005 | | 2005 | ||
| ''[[Out of My Head (album)|Out | | ''[[Out of My Head (album)|Out of My Head]]'' | ||
* Released: February 25, 2005 | * Released: February 25, 2005 | ||
* Label: Flying Nun Records | * Label: Flying Nun Records | ||
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| rowspan=3 | 2002 | | rowspan=3 | 2002 | ||
| ''[[Under the Influence | | ''[[Under the Influence – 21 Years of Flying Nun Records|Under the Influence]]'' | ||
| [[Flying Nun Records]] | | [[Flying Nun Records]] | ||
| "Joe 90" ([[Bored Games]] [[cover version|cover]]) and "Get Loose" | | "Joe 90" ([[Bored Games]] [[cover version|cover]]) and "Get Loose" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Head Up!!! Music From | | ''Head Up!!! Music From the 2002 Bnet New Zealand Music Awards'' | ||
| Festival Mushroom | | Festival Mushroom | ||
| "John Rock" | | "John Rock" | ||
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| ''Channel Z: The Best of Vol. 3'' | | ''Channel Z: The Best of Vol. 3'' | ||
| [[Warner Bros. Records]] | | [[Warner Bros. Records]] | ||
| "Exit | | "Exit to the City" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=2 | 2003 | | rowspan=2 | 2003 | ||
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| "Joe 90" | | "Joe 90" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''Get | | ''Get a Haircut'' | ||
| Zerox | | Zerox | ||
| "[[Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker]]" | | "[[Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker]]" | ||
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| "Party" | | "Party" | ||
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| rowspan= | | rowspan=2 | 2005 | ||
| ''[[Big Day Out 05 (album)|Big Day Out 05]]'' | | ''[[Big Day Out 05 (album)|Big Day Out 05]]'' | ||
| EMI | | EMI | ||
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| 2003 | | 2003 | ||
| "Exit | | "Exit to the City" | ||
| align="center" | — | | align="center" | — | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Garage | * [[Garage rock]] | ||
* [[New Zealand | * [[Music of New Zealand]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 01:35, 8 June 2025
Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use New Zealand English Template:Refimprove Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The D4 were a rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. Their music was released by Hollywood Records in the U.S., Flying Nun Records in New Zealand and by Infectious Records in the UK.
The group was assembled by vocalist/guitarists Dion Palmer and Jimmy Christmas, who put together a collection of songs and built a four-piece combo, featuring founding members English Jake and Rich Mixture, during late 1998 and started playing at the Frisbee Leisure Lounge parties along Symonds Street, followed shortly thereafter by inner city pub gigs. They have also played at the Big Day Out and at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas.
The group's debut EP was released by Flying Nun Records in 1999 featuring the tracks "Girl" and "Come On!" The band was later enhanced by members Vaughan Williams (Vaughn) (bass) and Daniel Pooley (Beaver) (drums). The D4 went on a UK tour supporting the Hives.
As of May 2006, Breakfast announced that after eight years, the D4, would be taking an indefinite break from the music industry. After the split, Rich Mixture went on to replace Paul Robertson as the drummer of The Rock n Roll Machine, bassist Vaughn joined Shocking Pinks, an Auckland-based indie pop act and Jimmy Christmas formed the rock group Luger Boa who have supported Shihad on tour. Most recently, Dion has moved to NYC, formed a new band called the True Lovers and also plays bass in A Place to Bury Strangers.
Discography
Studio albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ[1] | |||
| 2001 | 6twenty
|
28 | |
| 2005 | Out of My Head
|
17 | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
Featured appearances
The group have appeared on some compilations and soundtracks since the early 2000s. The following is a list of these albums that have featured tracks by The D4.
| Year | Album | Label | Track(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Boss TV | Boss TV | "Come On!" |
| 2000 | Stickmen | Universal Music | |
| 2002 | Under the Influence | Flying Nun Records | "Joe 90" (Bored Games cover) and "Get Loose" |
| Head Up!!! Music From the 2002 Bnet New Zealand Music Awards | Festival Mushroom | "John Rock" | |
| Channel Z: The Best of Vol. 3 | Warner Bros. Records | "Exit to the City" | |
| 2003 | Red Surf Godzone Surfer's Soundtrack | EMI | "Joe 90" |
| Get a Haircut | Zerox | "Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker" | |
| 2004 | The Prince & Me | EMI | "Party" |
| 2005 | Big Day Out 05 | EMI | "Sake Bomb" |
| Unleashed 2005 | Sony BMG |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK[2] | |||
| 2002 | "Rock'n'Roll Motherfucker" | — | 6twenty |
| 2002 | "Party" | 85 | |
| 2002 | "Come On!" | 50 | |
| 2002 | "Get Loose" | 64 | |
| 2003 | "Ladies Man" | 41 | |
| 2003 | "Exit to the City" | — | |
| 2004 | "Sake Bomb" | — | Out Of My Head |
| 2005 | "What I Want" | — | |
| 2005 | "Feel It Like It" | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||
See also
References
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- Hollywood Records artists
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- Musical groups disestablished in 2006
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- 2006 disestablishments in New Zealand