False Start (band)

False Start are a Powerpop / Rock / Gothic band from Auckland, New Zealand that formed in the winter of 2005. They are currently signed to Deadboy Records/Universal.

History

False Start have released their first single “don’t walk Away”, an E.P “Goodbye Summer E.P” and a mini album entitled “Adore Tu Ser”

Since forming their band False Start have shared the stage with Fall Out Boy, Good Charlotte, Story of the Year, Death by Stereo, The Valley, The Bleeders, Goodnight Nurse, Trigger Theory, My Life Story, The Rabble, Cold By Winter, Streetwise Scarlett, and Mumsdollar. They have also toured extensively through out New Zealand And Australia.

Early days

In June 2005 False Start won the Henderson regional heat of Battle of the Bands going on to claim first equal in the Primal final, out of over a hundred Auckland bands. Adding to their early success False Start’s “Goodbye Summer E.P” sold out on the first night of sales, their record debuting at 3 on the Real Groovy National chart. Shortly after, Angelo Munro, who is the lead singer from the Bleeders, signed False Start onto his own record label, Deadboy Records with distribution/backing from Universal Music NZ.

Band Members

• Andrew Morrison – Vocals
• David Wong – Guitar
• Vaughn Phillips - Guitar
• Ashley Wills - Bass
• K-Star - Drums

Former Members

• Jimmy Diamond - Guitar