The Cairos

The Cairos

The Cairos with Dj Sammy T at Abbey Road 2014
Background information
Origin Brisbane
Genres Alternative, Indie
Years active 2009 (2009)–2016
Labels Island Records Australia
Associated acts
Website thecairos.com.au
Members
  • Alistar Richardson
  • Alfio Alivuzza
  • Reuben Schafer
  • Jacob Trotter
Past members
  • BC Michaels
  • Sean Caskey

The Cairos are a Brisbane musical group currently signed to Island Records Australia.[1] The band formed in Brisbane in 2007. The group currently consists of members Alistar Richardson on vocals and guitar, Alfio Alivuzza on guitar, Reuben Schafer on bass and Jacob Trotter on drums.[2] After multiple singles & EPs, the band entered Byron Bay 301 Studios with renowned producer Nick Didia and recorded their debut album Dream of Reason which was released in May 2014.[3][4]

History

Formation (2007-2009)

Alfio Alivuzza, Alistar Richardson, Sean Caskey & Dan Koyama formed the band first in 2007 whilst they were completing their final year at Brisbane State High School.

Triple J attention / Touring

Since coming to prominence with the help of Australian Radio program Triple J The Cairos have undertaken an almost non stop rigorous touring schedule. More Recently the band has embarked on its most ambitious tour yet. The "Dream of Reason Tour" visited the likes of China, Nepal, England, France, Italy and finishing In New York City where the band performed at CMJ

The Future / Recording Studio

Upon completion of the ""Dream of Reason Tour" the band has begun work building a recording studio near Boonah where they plan to spend time writing and recording.

Previous Band Members

The band has seen several formation changes with former members going on to forge successful musical careers. These include: Sean Caskey and Dan Koyama (Last Dinosaurs) and BC Michaels (Dune Rats)

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Peak positions Certification
AUS
[5]		 NZ
[6]		 US
[7]
2014 ’’Dream of Reason
  • Date released: May 2014
  • Record label: Island Records
 — — — —

EPs

Year Album Peak positions Certification
AUS
[5]		 NZ
[6]		 US
[7]
2009 Lost at Sea
  • Date released: June 2009
  • Record label: Independent
 — — — —
2012 Colours Like Features
  • Date released: April 2012
  • Record label: Island Records
 — — — —

Singles

Year Singles Peak positions Album
AUS
[5]		 NZ
[6]		 US
[7]
2011 “We All Buy Stars” — – – Colours Like Features
2012 “Shame” — – – Colours Like Features
2013 “Obsession” — – – Dream of Reason
2014 “Desire” — – – Dream of Reason

References

  1. ↑ "Behind the artwork of The Cairos 'Dream Of Reason'". FasterLouder. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. ↑ "The Cairos". Yen Magazine. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "The Cairos take on Asia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "Dream of Reason". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  5. 1 2 3 "The Cairos discography". australian-charts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
  6. 1 2 3 "The Cairos discography". charts.org.nz. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  7. 1 2 3 "The+Cairos – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
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