Tommy, Mason & Johnny. are the DMA’S (dee-em-ayes) full names Johnny Took, Matt Mason and Tommy O’Dell – three friends who came together making nostalgic garage po…p in a bedroom in Newtown. Sydney Australia
Having met whilst playing in other bands, DMA’S are three writers, three mates, three frontmen – all with a common sense of purpose and musicality. Writing a few songs together, the band demoed them in Johnny’s bedroom-studio, gaining instant attention – all before putting out an official track or playing a single show.
After signing with tastemaker label I OH YOU, DMA’S released their debut single ‘Delete’ to rave reviews, with Channel V calling the band “the next big thing”, and Triple J adding the track to high rotation.
With NME picking them as a buzz band to watch, Blur’s Dave Rowntree naming ‘Delete’ his Record of the Week on XFM, and the band selling out their first national tour – DMA’S have gone from strength to strength. DMA’S debut mini-album out May 18th (UK) / May 19th (US). Touring UK / EU / US in May & June 2015.
DMA’s
Show: Corn Exchange 15th May 11pm (NME show)
It’s been years since I’ve seen an indie band divide people like DMA’s do. Defiantly influenced by Britpop – from their Kappa hats to their choruses – the Australian band were a big hit at CMJ last year. Since then they’ve supported The Courteeners and collected their various recordings into one batch to be released on their new label Infectious (Alt J, These New Puritans).
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