Sonic Porno's debut EP "Grunge is not Dead" and the follow up mini album "Life After Death" are available on CD, as well as SP's live album "Live and Violent".
Also featuring The Porno are Alien Punk Records' Compilations "Grungefest" and "Troubled Earth". Fifteen bucks each, or get all 5 CD's for $60 including postage to anywhere in Australia.
Sonic porno Limited Edition "Grungefest" T shirts featuring the respectable Ron Jeremy graphic are yours for $35 including postage to anywhere in Australia. For overseas rates get in contact with us.
All purchases include a free sticker or two and a message from the band. If you would like anything signed by the boys, let us know and we'll do it up for you no problemo.
Payments can be made by money order, Bank Deposit, Paypal or cheque. Paypal account is designpunks@alienpunk.com.au
Just send a message through myspace with your address or for payment instructions, stipulating your order and how you wish to pay. All prices are in Australian Dollars. Email us for international postage costs.
Influences
Our Influences include Nirvana, Mike Vallely, Duane Peters, Seattle, The Muppet Show, Mike Patton, Powell & Peralta, oldschool Adidas, The Smurfs, chicks with tats, detention at school, Soundgarden, Stoner Rock, Indie labels, Ramones, anime, Sex Pistols, skateboard graphics, The Kinks, d-grade horror flicks, Black Sabbath, acceptance, the school bully, The Prodigy, undergound art, Kyuss, criticism, QOTSA, vinyl, friendly strippers, Strokes, giving the finger, TSOL, untimely death, the local Brissie band scene and proud Australians. Fight the power. Do your own thing. Free Hosoi.
Sonic Porno is a three-piece grunge act from Brisbane, Australia. The boys from The Porno have been playing in bands around Bris Vegas and the Gold Coast for
years now, and with a solid reputation as one of Brisbane's hardest working and energetic live acts, their fan-base is growing wider. Beginning life as a garage 2 piece, the current lineup is a true powerhouse of loud dirty guitars, unique vocals and thundering drums.
Tone hosts 4ZzZ Radio program "Black Friday" on 102.1FM in between writing the Aussie column for UK trash 'zine, Bubblegum Slut.
Drummer Dave is a prodigy on drums, and can play every musical instrument ever invented.
Bass player Craig rips shit up and provides a machine-like groove which Tone attempts to destroy at every show.
You never know what you're gonna get at a Sonic Porno show; burlesque dancers, live dominatrix's, alternative artists and impromptu Britney Spears cover versions
are quite the norm, and the drum kit occasionally ends up thrown across the stage to a chorus of annoying feedback whilst anything in the way gets broken and
the crowd stand wide-eyed in disbelief.
Sonic Porno are proud to record at Alchemix Studios in Wooloongabba, Brisbane; the final cuts are raw and emotional, non-pretentious and extremely addictive....You can also
catch Porno tracks on the occasional compilation and secret internet release... So turn up the volume and trash your bedroom you little punk mongrels. RIP
Kurt, grunge is not dead.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
-Headliner of "Grungefest" East Coast Festival Tour 2008
-Global Warming Tour
-Operator Please support 2007
-Headline shows at every major venue in SE Queensland
-Live perfomances on "Tattu TV" and "Alive in Brisbane" TV shows
-House band at "Clarence Corner Hotel" 2007
-Wynnum Bay Wave Youth Festival 2007
-House band at Bar Burlesque 2006-2007
-Radar Rock in the Park 2007
-Blowhard support 2007 and 2008
-Mouthguard support 2007
-"Just Like You" at Number 65 in 4ZzZ Hot 100 for 2007
-Alive in Oz Festival 2007
-Over 100 shows in 2007
-PUNKFEST shows 2006-2007
-The Black Market CD Launch
-The Disables support 2007
-Soundtrack on Quiksilver Australian Surf Movie Festival film "Big Teahupoo"
-Number 1 JJJ Unearthed Punk track on JJJ Unearthed
-Number 2 album on 4ZzZ charts January 2007 (GIND)
-Number 13 album on 4ZzZ charts October/November 2007 (LAD)
-Reason To Live Festival 2007
-Headliner at Bands by the Bay Festival 2007
-Welkin Entertainment compilation release 2007
-Final Round of Tooheys Uncharted Competition
-Final 3 in "Support Veronica's on Tour Competition" 2007
-4ZzZ Tribute-a-rama 2008
-Fuel TV segments
-Sin City support 2007
REVIEWS
Grunge Is Not Dead EP Review in Time Off
The long-awaited debut EP from Sonic Porno is a vehement, foaming-at-the-mouth rejection of glitzy pomposity and a passionate embrace of the raw, archetypal
spirit of rock and roll. The Brissy duo recorded these four tracks completely live, retaining nothing more than smashing percussion, hollering Robert
Smith-style vocals, and riffs that pummel like a freight train to the face. Despite its title - and one particularly Nirvana-sounding riff (‘Waiting Around’)
- GIND draws the energy of Black Flag and the lo-fi approach of The Black Keys. This is how rock and roll should be!
Life After Death EP Review in Time Off
Hot on the heels of their brash 2006 debut EP Grunge Is Not Dead, local purveyors of garage grunge Sonic Porno continue to kick impressive goals with this their second EP. Across these six tracks the duo make brilliant use of the loud/soft dynamic, which causes these songs to subtly creep up on the listener, before pummelling like a sledgehammer to the face with chunky riffage and emotion-charged vocals. This is realised best on standout tracks ‘Think Of You’ and ‘Crystal Death’, which also further frame vocalist/guitarist Tone Porno as a compelling rock and roll vocalist. Then on the unbridled, liberating ‘Riff Patrol’, Tone thrashes a particularly intense scream down the mic to startling effect. Life After Death rings true with the promise of big things for this talented Brissy act.
Fasterlouder Review, GRUNGEFEST headliner at The Zoo
Sonic Porno know what they’re doing and they do it well. This two piece band is absolute in its song formation and sound quality. Each song differs in tempo and lyrics, from fast and loud to slow and beautiful – Their song Eleven is a good indication of this. Tone Porno has the most delectable singing voice that compliments the master of percussion Joel Sonic superbly. Mostly songs about death, love and girls, Sonic Porno put on an explosive show that just proves grunge is not dead.
Time Off local Review:
“With the release of their debut EP, late last year, Sonic Porno convincingly staked their claim as one of Brisbane’s finest purveyors of raw Garage rock n’
roll. An intoxicating, balls-to-the-wall blend of all that is virtuous and primal in rock music, Sonic Porno undoubtingly have a successful career ahead of
them.”
Rave Magazine Live Review:
The confines of the Zoo...acted as a perfect backdrop for two-piece Sonic Porno’s brand of brash, primal rock. Pausing regularly to banter with the embryonic
crowd, the pair rock out with a White Stripes flavour to the driving beat of Fugitive and Way High, while their suspender-clad burlesque dancer shimmies
suggestively around the stage.
Lords of Wong
“Merciless. Without mercy. Skilled and chilled. They dragged me into the light and got me drunk and slipped me a mickey. And when I woke up I begged for more.
I would advise anyone to get into the nearest venue and see these guys do their thing live. It's amazing.”
Time Off Mag
"...Sonic Porno have become respected for an almost military commitment to playing live on a weekly basis,....their second, and equally brilliant EP, Life After Death, reveals added depth to the band’s raw aesthetic.."
Rave Magazine:
”Infamous Brisbane grunge two piece, Sonic Porno blew the audience away with a booming voice, nasty drums and dirty guitar action.”
Random Punter at Alive in Oz Festival:
”If the United Nations had Sonic Porno, there would be no wars on Earth...”
Time Off Local:
“Brisbane two piece raw-rockers Sonic Porno have an arousing sound that would tempt even the most righteous of men. The Porno are making waves.”
Time Off Local News:
“With not one, but several burlesque dancers now incorporated into their live show, and a new double-kick drummer that would make Dave Grohl nod in approval,
these are exciting times for garage grunge duo Sonic Porno. .”
Justin Grey, Timeoff live reviewer:
"Look at the successful garage duos (White Stripes, Black Keys, and our very own Sonic Porno), and they all sound larger than their duo status suggests. "
Timeoff Local News:
"Catch the duo before they go global....you have one successful little band on your hands "
Rave Magazine EP Review:
"...sludgy riffs and despairing vocals. It couldn’t possibly sound grungier"
Time Off Gig Review:
"...garage grunge duo Sonic Porno are continuing to kick goals as a consistent live act."
The Fumes
"Your sound is fuckin RAD"
Rave Magazine
"....Grunge Is Not Dead,as SONIC PORNO have been proclaiming from their place on the rock pulpit..."
Fasterlouder Live Review:
"White Stripes meets the Sex Pistols with a dash of hilarity added into the mix."
Stu Harvey, JJJ Unearthed:
“It’s The Cult meets Nirvana. Serious Potential there.”
Random Punter at Reason Fest:
“Vocals like 'Bleach' and guitars like 'Goo'.”
Psychoflop, Myspace band critic:
“Grunge never died guys, it just got tuned lower...With that being said, Queensland seems to be the new seattle.”
God
“I fuckin' love you guys.”
BOOKINGS
Sonic Porno can be booked through Alien Punk Records at the following:
On the shelves at Kill The Music, Rockinghorse Records, Butterbeats in The Valley and the City and Skinny's Music in Brisbane, and online at this Waterfront Records link, and if you are in the States
then maybe this CD Baby link might help !! Hey, it's even available on itunes, so go to Apple itunes and get some porno in your ears. If you are a punky
little fucker, then hit this Interpunk link and cut sick ! Then there is always
Groupietunes and of course there is the
Tradebit option or even a journey to
Payplay !!!!!! Feeling a little spacey ? Well, try CD Universe !!
Want free Porno ringtones ? Just head to Myxertones !!
It can also be ordered in Australia from:
Stomp Abbotsford VIC,
618 Records Adelaide SA,
Spot Music Avalon NSW,
Abels Music Bathurst NSW,
Leading Edge Penrith & Bathurst NSW,
Sandlia Bathurst NSW,
Stop N Rock Bathurst NSW,
Redback Bathurst NSW,
Sunflower Music Broadbeach QLD,
Sound Wave Corp. Carlisle WA,
Polyester Records Fitzroy VIC,
Resist Records Newtown NSW,
Yesterday & Today Parramata NSW,
Disc Entertainment Prahran VIC,
Rocket Group Pty. Richmond VIC,
Next Level Records NSW,
Red Eye Records Sydney NSW,
DVD Australia VIC.
If ordering from the above stores, let them know it is ordered through "Super D One-Stop Recordings."
You can order it directly from this myspace page below, or at Alien Punk Records official mySpace page www.myspace.com/alienpunkrecords as well as live at
every Sonic Porno gig.
TONE
CRAIG
DAVE
BANDS WHO HAVE PLAYED WITH THE PORNO
Blowhard,Operator Please,Mouthguard,The Disables,Spank Sinatra,Killerbirds,The Black Stars,Chevron Whores,The Shrewms,Speedracer, Group Therapy, Metallurgy, Bowser, The Black Market, The Dangermen, Screamfeeder, The Quills, Suspect Seven, Lords of Wong, Foghorn Leghorn, Billy Condemned, The Mercy Beat, Wasted Virtues, A Name Will Come, Chernobyl, Hallows End, Junkhead, Imitation Realists, Anything Goes , Dynamic Element , Empty Cell , Malefic Theorem, AT, Seedy Gringo, Arcane, Never,L eadlight Rose, Nina May, Ebony, Ceremony, Funky Mantis, Chocolate Strings, Cross The Lips of Grace, Breakneckspeed, Leopard St.Droogs, Point of Aries, 1 Shot Salute, Darth Mojo, Aeon , White Mansions, Killstar, Mochesmo, Indica, Veya, Cell, Gabriel's Lament, Dale Hembrow, Skinny Jean, Another Day Down, 111, The Disconnection, The Gallery Kiss, Mr Fing, Divisions, Empty Cell, Don't Tempt Thieves, The Puppet Show, Byron Short, Postcards For Abby, No Idea, Sponge Dregz, The Ordinarys, The Pints, Deputy Dipshit, The Clap, Beijing Tank, The Hecklers, The Total Cunts, Pink Bullet, The Mercy Dolls, Rubix Cuba, Skamikaze, Yidcore, Bad Day Down, The Presidents Bush, The Fricken Hecks, Golden Virtues, Kissy Trouble, Crisis Therapy, Thumping Bumjoys, Coping Mechanism, Whiskey Fists, Sub City Smack, Company Sin, Ladykillers, Anti Everything, The Shortfall, Breakneckspeed, 3YC, Up The Anti, Sydney City Trash, T-Bone, Upsize, The Insults, Dead Riot, Falling Short, Bowser, The Basics, Bad Moon Company, The Digeree Mackenros, Kampeii, Stolen Bikes Ride Faster, Radio Riot, Inking, Sunflower, 52 Flicks, Chick Flick, The Pretty Boys, Dirty Boys of the Jungle, Violent Reign, End to Chivalry, Little Vegas and the Fuzz Parade, New Jack Rubys, The Honey Palace, Zero Logic, An Easier Question, Black Lion, Nexus Bloom, The Turnaround, Viva Computer, Bumtuck, Emma Dilemma, Punxie and the Poison Pens, The Wretched Villains, Attack of the 50ft Woman, Dead Inside the Chrysalis, Toxic Lipstick, Disfunktional, Misdirection, Kill The Apprentice, Psychotic Lemmings, Checkered Fist, Wayne Keys, The Quills, The Internalists, Davey Spicer, Maverick, Up The Anti, Black Market Rhythm Company, Glasshouse, The Rocketsmiths, The Seks, The Frets, The John Steel Singers, Emporium, Turtle Creek, Jen, Phil Hancock, The Zenn, Shifter, ...
SPONSORS/ENDORSEMENTS and SUPPORTERS
Sonic Porno would like to thank:
-Beserk Clothing
-Musician's Pro Shop
-Red Bull
-Via Rehearsal Studios
-Alchemix Recording Studio
-JLR Sound Hire
DISCOGRAPHY
> LIVE PUNK BOOTLEG (2006) Bittorrent Internet-only release
> GRUNGE IS NOT DEAD EP (2006) Alien Punk Records
> THROUGH THE PAIN OF PERSISTENCE (2007) Welkin Entertainment Compilation
> BUBBLEGUM SLUT TRASH ZINE UK(2007) UK Compilation
> LIFE AFTER DEATH EP(2007) Alien Punk Records
> BUBBLEGUM SLUT TRASH ZINE UK(2008) UK Compilation
> BLEEDING EDGE UK(2008) UK Compilation
>GRUNGEFEST VOLUME 1(2008) APR Compilation
>TROUBLED EARTH(2008) Alien Punk Brisband Compilation
hey tone cheers for putting us on an awesome bill sat it was good to play a show with the porno again. and the new ep is fucking sick lads we've been cranking it. peace Robdementia
If there is one band in this town who could properly pay tribute to the crazy, head shaving, white rapper marrying, pill gobbling, paparazzi plagued diamond that is Britney then it is surely SONIC PORNO! We are looking forward to playing with you delightful chaps again. Godbless.
Hello there. Thanks very much for adding us. Excellent songs as well as influences. I especially like the vocals. Its a pleasure to make your acquaintance. The Black Elevators
