Amy Racecar

Amy Racecar, photo petrajane.com

Amy Racecar formed in Napier in 2001 and subsequently moved to Hamilton. The band has existed in various forms since this time, having comprised of a total of 20 members. They were winners of the Generator Battle of the Bands in 2004.

Amy Racecar released their debut album Conclusions in early 2007, prior to making the jump across the ditch to Melbourne. Gareth and Ashwin left the band at this point, electing to stay in New Zealand.

Current Lineup

• Matt Emery - voice/Keys
• Anthony Reu - drums
• Lemon - bass

Former Members

• Chris Diprose - drums
• Frankie Ryan - keyboards
• Ashwin Singh - keyboards
• Mike Crook - guitar/drums
• Gareth James Bradley - guitar
• Gary Venn - bass
• Rebecca Truimvist - drums

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Releases

• Conclusions - LP, 2007
• Ephemera - EP, 2006
• Endeavours - EP, 2005
• People On Fire - EP, 2004
• Aluvium - EP, 2003

• Everything and Instruments of Fear appear on the 2002 compilation A Tasting
• Tomorrow appears on the 2004 Shawn Smith Tribute compilation
• Hazing appears on the 2005 compilation Go With The Movers
• Richard Killed Himself and People on Fire appear on the 2005 compilation Flip Your Lid Volume One
• Romantic Solutions appears on the 2006 compilation Area 07

Published Articles

• Amy Racecar, Rip it Up 311 (Jun/Jul 2006), P24

External Links

MySpace page