User:Mmchron/The Mime Set

History
The Mime Set was band from Melbourne, Australia that performed between 2001 and 2008.

Initially formed as a duo between vocalist, Samantha Wareing (Lazy 8) and guitarist Andrew Watson in 2001, The Mime Set composed songs around guitar loops creating signature multi textured songs and walls of noise that found a kinship with many local post rock bands at the time.

Over a series of independently released EPs, the sound of the group grew and by the time of the 2005 release, Sleeping is the Hardest Part the groups was begining to record and play live in expanded line ups firstly recruiting a drummer in Chris Chapple (Autohaze) and then Justin Avery (The Dumb Earth) on bass. Cellist Carolyn Gannel often guested as part of the line up during this time.

Through 2006 and 2007 the band recorded their debut album release with Melbourne based producer Nao Anzai, recruiting a fifth member in Jonathan Shannon (The Spoils).

In mid 2008 the band toured to Europe where shortly there after the group disbanded.

Side Projects
In 2005 the band collaborated with Melbourne based poet and storyteller Sean M Whelan on a collection of collaborative works for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. This project became a distinct entity from the band itself, invoking more soundtrack like aesthetics vs the band's rock sound. Over the next three years the collaboration developed and produced 3 shows - Death To You Dreams (2005), LCUK (2006) and Sweet Cowboy (2007) in which the collaboration also included fellow Melbourne poet, Emilie Zoey Baker.

Of note is that following the band's breakup in Europe, most of the members regrouped to play Sweet Cowboy in it's entirety at the 2008 Woodford Folk Festival

Later Projects
Following the band's breakup, several of the members pursued a range of musical activities.

Samantha Wareing based herself in Berlin and currently performs under the name Wasp Summer. Andrew Watson returned to Melbourne and plays in a number of groups including Rich Davies & The Devils Union, The Guilts, Seri Vida and The Single Men's Drinking Club. He continues to collaborate with poet Sean M Whelan frequently with project called The Interim Lovers. Justin Avery embarked upon a solo project titled Waywardbreed, touring frequently around Europe and recording in Melbourne.

Members
Samantha Wareing - Vocals

Andrew Watson - Guitar, Kalimba, Loops, Space Belt, Violin, Viola

Justin Avery - Bass

Jonathan Shannon - Guitar

Chris Chapple - Drums

Carolyn Gannel - Cello

Discography
You've Wounded Me... And Now You'll Pay - EP (2002)Independent

Promise Lies Sleeping In Our Debris - EP (2003) Independent

13,000 Feet - SINGLE (2004) Independent

Northern Boy - 3 Track Promo (2005) Independent

Sleeping Is The Hardest Part - EP (2005) MGM DISTRIBUTION

I've Only Ever Lived In River Towns - ALBUM (2008) MGM DISTRIBUTION />