The Grates

The song we have chosen to do for our music video is '19-20-20' by The Grates.

The Grates are a three-piece band from Brisbane, Australia. They have been active as a band since 2002 until present and their genre has been defined as 'indie rock/alternative rock'.

The band includes:
- Patience Hodgson (lead vocals)
- John Patterson (Guitar)
- Alana Skyring (Drums)

Their music has often been described as "fun" and has been compared to the likes of the 'Yeah Yeah Yeahs' & 'Be Your Own PET'. The band design their own merchandise, which includes their album artwork, posters, T-shirts and socks and they have supported such bands as The Zutons, The Young Knives, The Go! Team, Artic Monkeys.

Their debut EP (extended play) was releasd in Australia on February 14th 2005. It was called 'The Ouch. The Touch.' (released in UK in April 2005)
Their debut album was called 'Gravity Wont Get You High'. Released on April 8th 2006 and reached #9 in the charts. This 1st single released by them was our song '19-20-20', which reached #10 in the 'Hottest 100' of 2006.

Their most recent album was released on August 2nd 2008 and is called 'Teeth Lost. Hearts Won'.

ALBUMS
- Gravity Wont Get You High (2006)
- Teeth Lost. Hearts Won (2008)

The Grates have been nominated for six awards:
2006 Australian Music Prize - Best contemporary music album (Gravity Won't Get You High)
2006 Jack Awards - Best Live Newcomer
2006 Triple J J Award
2006 ARIA Award - Breakthrough Artist - Album
2006 ARIA Award - Best Cover Art
2007 ARIA Award - Best Music DVD ('Til Death Do Us Party')

The Grates have released videos for some of their songs.
Including:

Burning Bridges



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