They say they’re from Brisbane, sometimes Glasgow. Whatever that means. Regardless, they make synth-based electro pop not unlike Ladytron or Ladyhawke. From what I can gather, they’re a four-piece, who seem influenced by British music, sculpture and, erm, synthesizers”

– Jane Gazzo, Channel [V]

The Videomatics are a five piece dark pop group – based between Brisbane, Australia and Glasgow, UK – who are already beginning to receive widespread industry praise. This includes plaudits from Channel [V] music presenter Jane Gazzo, who picked the group as a band to watch in her Channel [V] music blog, as well as in the form of their song “Intense Wear Lipstick” receiving international licensing in the UK. The band have recently had three songs Highly Commended in the 2011 QLD Music Awards, and their single “So Much More” was featured on Triple J national radio – Australia’s peak youth broadcaster.

Formed originally as a studio project by Australian songwriter Joseph Johns and Scottish keyboard player George K, the pair began writing music together based on a mutual love of vintage synthesizers, VHS video and early records by the Cure. Their debut EP was recorded at La Chunky Studios (Go Betweens/The Pastels) in Glasgow, Scotland, and features Hector MacInnes (brother of, and drummer for, Scottish electro act Mylo) on drums.

The Videomatics have continued to grow and become a formidable live presence, culminating in the sold out launch of their single “So Much More” at Brisbane’s uber cool laneway bar, Woodlands in January 2011. Whilst progressively flourishing as a headline act, The Videomatics have also supported the likes of Ball Park Music, The Melodics and [Me], three great Australian bands with credible national followings.

2012 sees The Videomatics teaming up with local producer Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids of Hungary) to complete work on a forthcoming EP release.

The band take their name from a retro video store in Vancouver, called Videomatica, which Johns discovered while there travelling. A cult shop specialising in obscure and vintage titles it resonated with the aesthetic of the group.

A mix of melancholia and poptastic, these are songs with real depth. Think The Church, The Cure, Depeche Mode and then move on to contemporary influences such as Interpol, The Kills and M83.

The Videomatics’ sound is both gloriously retro and right now. It’s a potent combination..

I’m drawn to their tune Intense Wear Lipstick – perfect pop of epic poetry proportions”
– Jane Gazzo, Channel [V]

Vocally they remind me of Editors and Interpol… 4/5 Stars”
- Dan Buhagiar, Triple J Unearthed

A marvellous melange of 80s inspired pop”
- Jeff Jenkins, Inpress Magazine/RRR Radio

The perfect antidote to a decade of soulless electro, of parties but no pain”
- Daniel Gill, Threethousand.com.au

Brisbane locals The Videomatics are playing an early slot, but there’s something really compelling about them; they play dreamy, synth-y rock and wear their influences pretty heavily, but while you can hear bits and pieces of The Cure, My Bloody Valentine and especially M83, the young band carry themselves with confidence, and are clearly accumulating a decent collection of hooks…”
– Alasdair Duncan, RAVE Magazine (Live Review)