High Highs are an
indie rock band from
Sydney
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,
Australia
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, formed by Jack Milas and Oli Chang in 2010.
History
In October 2011, the group released their first, eponymous EP through Small Plates Records/Rocket Music. In January 2013, High Highs released their debut album "Open Season" via Fine Time/Sony Music. The band toured extensively in support of the album, playing the Laneway Festival Australia in January 2013, and toured throughout the US with
Vampire Weekend,
Sky Ferreira,
How To Dress Well,
Stars and
Oh Land. On May 30/31, 2013, High Highs joined
Empire of the Sun for two nights at the Sydney Opera House as part of VIVID Festival.
The band's music has been featured in various films and advertisements. Their song "Open Season" featured in major commercials for
Amazon Kindle
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and
Pacífico Beer. It also featured in the 2012 comedy film ''
Pitch Perfect'', as well as the 2015 romantic comedy ''
Sleeping With Other People.''
will.i.am sampled "Flowers Bloom" for his song "Good Morning".
Their second album, entitled "Cascades" was released on February 5, 2016.
Since 2017, Jack Milas and Oli Chang have been releasing solo songs, both announced on High Highs' social media profiles. In October, they said they'd work on their solo projects alongside the band. After one year of silence, their website was taken down. The domain name is now up for sale.
Band members
*Jack Milas
(2010–present)
*Oli Chang
(2010–present)
*Sean Hutchinson (touring)
(2010–present)
Discography
Albums
EPs
Singles
*"Open Season" (2010)
*"A Real Hero" (College & Electric Youth cover) (September 13, 2013)
*"St. Marie" (2017)
References
External links
Official Website
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Musical groups established in 2010
2010 establishments in Australia