Black Market Rhythm Co. Bio

Since they formed in 2004, Black Market Rhythm Co. have crossed the country numerous times, sold out shows in every mainland capital, played the Big Day Out, closed the Woodford Folk Festival, and become known for bringing smiles to faces and movement to hips around the nation.

Their debut EP, Ain't For Sale, made the Hottest 100 voting list and their debut album, Low-Fi Records, Hi-Fi Radio was voted in the top five roots albums of the year by Triple J's listeners and received a four star review from The Australian.

Critics have compared them to Powderfinger, The Shins and The Clash, but their melodies have the hallmarks of classic 60s pop and the impossible-to-pigeon-hole grooves of a group of musicians who've drawn their influences from 19-30 years spent in indie record stores and the bottom drawers of their parents vinyl collections.

Key Milesones

  • Four Star Review for Lofi Records Hifi Radio - The Australian newspaper
  • Airplay on Triple J National Broadcaster, 4ZZZ, RRR, FBI and Community Radio
  • Voted in the top 5 Blues & Roots albums of the year by Triple J Listeners
  • Multiple Q Song Award Finalists 2008/2010
  • "Lucky Star" Featured on City Homicide - Channel 7
  • "Memories of You Featured on City Homicide - Channel 7
  • "Looked Good In The Daylight" Featured on Dance Academy - ABC Network
  • Multiple National Tours 2008-2009-2010

Festival Appearances

  • Queenscliff Music Festival 2007-2009
  • Woodford Folk Festival 2007-2008
  • Big Day Out Gold Coast 2008
  • Quicksilver Pro Show Gold Coast 2008
  • Festival Of The Sun 2008
  • Saint Kilda Festival 2009
  • Indi Fest WA 2009
  • Hills Are Alive Festival 2010