One of Melbourne’s most talked about bands are getting alphabetical for their debut album. Ready boys and girls?

A is for Alpine, six friends from Melbourne who make bold, twinkling, sophisticated pop music. Their debut almost-self-titled record is a collection of vibrant songs that shimmer and shine with colourful harmonies and inventive melodies. Featuring the dual vocals of front women Phoebe Baker and Lou James, Christian O’Brien on guitar, Ryan Lamb on bass, Tim Royall on keys and Phil Tucker on drums, Alpine traverse diverse themes, ideas and sounds on the album, always assured, but never quite taking themselves too seriously.

Since forming, Alpine have toured with the likes of Kimbra, Sia, Cloud Control, The Jezabels, The Naked And Famous and Matt Corby to name but a few, and have graced festivals across the country including Splendour In The Grass, Southbound and Falls Festival. They were invited to perform at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2012 and surely must be able to claim some kind of record for playing 10 shows in a mere three days. Getting together, playing music they love, having a good time, dancing – seems to work exceptionally well for Alpine, and is reflected in their exuberant live shows, where energy and charisma reign supreme. Their infectious enthusiasm also finds its way onto A Is For Alpine, a debut album that introduces six friends in love with what they do, and express that through their music.

Joining Alpine on their album launch tour will be fellow Melbournites Clubfeet and Perth’s Georgi Kay.

Take a look at their extensive nation-wide schedule and have a listen to “Gasoline”, the lead single from the upcoming debut A Is For Alpine after the tour dates below.

A IS FOR ALPINE ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR 2012

THU, 16 AUGUST – BYRON BAY – GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

FRI, 17 AUGUST – BRISBANE – THE ZOO
w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

SAT, 18 AUGUST – COOLANGATTA – COOLANGATTA HOTEL

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

THU, 23 AUGUST – FREMANTLE – NEWPORT HOTEL

w/ Georgi Kay + special guests
www.moshtix.com.au

FRI, 24 AUGUST – BUNBURY – PRINCE OF WALES

w/ Georgi Kay + special guests
www.oztix.com.au

SAT, 25 AUGUST – PERTH – BAKERY ARTRAGE

w/ Georgi Kay + special guests
www.oztix.com.au

WED, 29 AUGUST – WOLLONGONG – THE PATCH

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

FRI, 31 AUGUST – SYDNEY – OXFORD ART FACTORY

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.moshtix.com.au

SAT, 1 SEPTEMBER – NEWCASTLE – CAMBRIDGE HOTEL

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.moshtix.com.au

SUN, 2 SEPTEMBER – CANBERRA – TRANSIT BAR

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.moshtix.com.au

WED, 5 SEPTEMBER – WARNAMBOOL – THE LOFT

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

THU, 6 SEPTEMBER – BALLARAT – KAROVA LOUNGE

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

FRI, 7 SEPTEMBER – ADELAIDE – THE GOV (ALL AGES SHOW!)

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.moshtix.com.au

SAT, 8 SEPTEMBER – MELBOURNE – CORNER HOTEL

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.cornerhotel.com.au

THU, 13 SEPTEMBER – GEELONG – BENDED ELBOW

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.oztix.com.au

FRI, 14 SEPTEMBER – HOBART – REPUBLIC BAR

w/ Clubfeet + Georgi Kay
www.moshtix.com.au
Gasoline by alpineband