Crashcarburn

CrashCarBurn is a rock band from South Africa. The band was formed in London in 2006 before returning to South Africa in early 2007.[1]

CrashCarBurn
OriginJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
London, England
GenresPower pop, pop punk, alternative rock
Years active2006–present
Associated actsTweak
Websitecrashcarburn.com
MembersGarth Barnes
Brendan "Bugsy" Barnes
Jaco Brittz
Etienne Janse Van Rensburg
Past membersIan Broekhuizen
Dylan Belton
Chris Brink

The group's debut album, This City Needs a Hero was released in 2007 was recorded and produced in part at London's Miloco Studios by the Grammy nominated team of Colin Richardson and Matt Hyde.[2]

In August 2007, 'Serenade', the first single from the album, reached 5FM's Hi5@5[3] and Top 40 charts, as well all campus radio stations around the country, peaking at number 1 on numerous charts. The 'Serenade' music video also received extensive play and remained at number 1 on the MK video charts for a number of weeks. It was also the most voted for song of 2007 by the South African public on the 5FM Hi5@5 chart. The band's second single 'Get Away' followed soon after also achieving many number 1 slots on both 5FM and on campus radio stations. 'Heroes', the third single from the album was also play listed on 5FM and campus radio stations and the song's supporting video is currently receiving extensive play on MK, MTV Africa and SABC3. Internationally the single 'Broken Skyline' enjoyed success on the UK market after being added to Kerrang Radio's play list as well as their annual 'Kerrang Unsigned' Compilation.[4]

CrashCarBurn have completed four nationwide tours, including the "XBOX 360 Summer Tour" in 2007 and the "Powerzone Roadshow", "God Save the Clubs Tour" and the "Powerzone Summer Tour" in 2008.[5] During 2008 they also supported the American band OK go! on their South African tour in February and were chosen to play at the MyCokeFest festival in April, supporting Muse, Good Charlotte, 30 Seconds to Mars, Chris Cornell and Korn.[6]

CrashCarBurn performed at the MTV Africa Music Awards Media Launch Party and were nominated in the 21st YOU Spectacular awards in the 'Best Male Newcomer' category, held at Emperors Palace.

The band expanded internationally in 2008 winning the mtvU Freshmen competition for their "Serenade" music video[7] as well as having significant play on MTV Africa. They also took part in the Vans Warped Tour 2008, performing sixteen dates across the east coast of America and two dates in Canada to crowds in excess of 14,000 people per show.[8] They performed alongside international bands Angels and Airwaves, Paramore, Story of the Year, Reel Big Fish, Pennywise and Katy Perry amongst others.[9]

In 2009 the band entered into the studio with acclaimed Producer Mark Trombino, to record their sophomore full length record entitled 'Long Live Tonight'.[10] The record was released in June 2010.

Band members

Garth Barnes – vocals and rhythm guitar
Fabian Sing – lead guitar and backing vocals
Etienne Van Rensburg – bass
Brendan "Bugsy" Barnes – drums

Discography
Date Title
2006 Crashcarburn EP
2007 This City Needs a Hero
2010 Long Live Tonight
2012 Gravity
2013 Kings of Summer Single
2014 Rock n Roll Reverie EP
2014 Keep Walking EP
2015 Pay Back the Money EP
2015 Anthem of Warriors EP
2017 Juliet EP
2018 Headlights

References
  1. "BIOGRAPHY – CrashCarBurn". crashcarburn.com. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. "Crash Car Burn Releases". Miloco. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2010.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Various – Still Unsigned? (CD) at Discogs". discogs. 14 August 2006. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  5. http://www.sovent.co.za/xboxtour.htm
  7. "Winning Freshmen Video 03.17.08: CrashCarBurn "Serenade"". mtvu.com. 21 March 2008. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  8. "News24, South Africa's premier news source, provides breaking news on national, world, Africa, sport, entertainment, technology & more". News24.
  9. "2008 Warped Tour Lineup". Punkmusic.about.com. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
  10. "iafrica.com". Entertainment.iafrica.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
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