False Start was a

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band from

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, that formed in the winter of 2005. They were signed to Deadboy Records/Universal.

History

In June 2005, False Start won the Henderson regional heat of Battle of the Bands, going on to claim first equal in the Primal final, out of over a hundred

bands. Adding to their early success, False Start's ''Goodbye Summer EP'' sold out on the first night of sales, their record debuting at No. 3 on the Real Groovy National chart. Shortly after False Start signed to Deadboy Records with distribution/backing from Universal Music NZ. They released their first single, "Don't Walk Away" from the EP titled ''Goodbye Summer EP'' and a mini album entitled ''Adore Tu Ser....''. There is also a four-track acoustic mini album titled ''Tealight For Burma''. Since forming their band, False Start have shared the stage with numerous local and international acts such as

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and many more. They have also toured extensively throughout New Zealand and

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. False Start played at the Auckland Big Day Out 2008 on the Local Produce Stage. False Start also did a cover of " 4ever" by

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. In August 2008, False Start released their second studio album named ''Through The Looking Glass'' which includes the single "Four Letter Lie". The band opened for

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in support of this album. In September 2008, Vaughn announced he was leaving along with David a few months later in November. On 3 June 2010, False Start posted on their Myspace that 2010 would be their last year as a band before breaking up, each member going their separate ways. False Start reunited with the original lineup in April 2017 for a show in Auckland.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Adore Tu Ser'' *''Through The Looking Glass''

EPs

*''Goodbye Summer EP'' *''Beginnings...''

Other albums

*''Tealight For Burma''

Singles

Band members

*Andrew Morrison – Vocals *Jim Marshall – Guitar *Kev Roberts – Drums *David Wong – Bass *Vaughn Phillips – Guitar

Past members

*Ashley Wills *Pascal Jarry *Craigen Durrant

References

External links

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