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Stealing O'Neal (commonly referred to as SO'N) is an Australian pop rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2004. The band comprises vocalist Chris Scott, guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Tosi, bassist Tom Fleming, guitarist Tim O'Keefe and drummer Ryan D'Sylva. They have made a name for themselves with live performances alongside well-known Australian acts Something with Numbers, The Hot Lies and The Getaway Plan, as well as international acts New Found Glory, Boys Night Out, All Time Low and The Audition as well as playing as the Melbourne local act at Soundwave 2009.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Artist Profile: Stealing O'Neal )〕 In September 2011, the band announced a series of finale shows which will close their career as a band. ==History== The band was formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2004. Their first demos were self-released in 2006, including the song "Arctic Dancefloor", an acoustic cover of the Arctic Monkeys song "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor", from their album ''Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not''. In 2007, the group signed with Melodic Music Management and Sydney-based independent label Taperjean Records to release their debut EP, ''Spin for Me'', featuring five new tracks.〔 Stealing O'Neal spent five days recording the EP with music engineer Matt Darcy (Angelas Dish), with the record being mixed by Johnothan Burnside (The Sleepy Jackson).〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Band Info: Stealing O'Neal )〕 The EP gained significant independent success, hitting the Australian Independent Records (AIR) charts at number four and the Australian ARIA singles chart at number six.〔 The reissue nearly a year later peaked at number two on the AIR Charts.〔 Upon release of their first EP, Stealing O'Neal's style was described as "Saves the Day meets Placebo".〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Stealing O'Neal at Faster Louder )〕 Stealing O'Neal signed to Melbourne Independent label BNM Records in early 2008, the label is also responsible for up and coming Australian indie pop band Angelas Dish. The band's second EP was released on 7 June 2008, entitled ''Collidescope''. It was recorded and produced by Luke Gerard-Webb, who is known for work with The Angels, Faker and Kisschasy. Their second release saw the band at an average age of just 21.〔 ''Collidescope'' debuted at number 20 on the ARIA Physical Singles Chart and number 86 on the Singles chart.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Australian Chartifacts - 16th June 2008 )〕 In early 2009, Stealing O'Neal were one of two local bands selected to play at the Melbourne leg of the Soundwave festival. In June, they were taken on a national tour with American bands All Time Low and Set Your Goals. In October 2009, Stealing O'Neal supported American band The Ataris on their Australian tour. Then throughout March 2010, Stealing O'Neal was the supporting band for The Used on their tour to promote the album Artwork. On 24 September, Stealing O'Neal supported The Getaway Plan at their Revival in support of To Write Love on Her Arms. The band's debut album is titled ''Don't Sleep'', and was released on 8 October 2010. It was mixed in the UK by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend, Glassjaw, Motörhead). Stealing O'Neal has recently embarked on a headline tour for the release of their album. The Don't Sleep tour played Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. The band announced their break-up in September 2011 with finale shows scheduled to take place later on. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Stealing O'Neal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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