Genres Rock Labels Spunk Records | Years active 2007–present Genre Alternative country | |
Members Daniel Crannitch (vocals, guitar)
Dan Pash (lead guitar, harmonies)
Joel Crannitch (drums)
Mark Harding (bass) Origin Adelaide, Australia (2007) Albums The Sunspot Letters, Lotus Skies Similar Seeker Lover Keeper, Sparkadia, Hungry Kids of Hungary, Dananananaykroyd, Oh Mercy Profiles | ||
Leader Cheetah are an Australian indie rock band from Adelaide, South Australia, formed in 2007 by members of defunct Adelaide bands Pharaohs and Bad Girls of the Bible. The band have toured nationally and appeared at festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, Big Day Out, St Jerome's Laneway Festival and Come Together. The group released its debut studio album, The Sunspot Letters, in 2009, followed by their second album, Lotus Skies, in 2011. The group have also toured alongside such high-profile international acts as Interpol, Dinosaur Jr. and Dan Auerbach, Blitzen Trapper and Elbow.
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History
In 2009, the group independently released their debut album, The Sunspot Letters, preceded by promotional single "Bloodlines", for which they were cited as one of Triple J's 'Next Crop' artist. In the wake of the album's release Leader Cheetah embarked on a series of National tours alongside Cloud Control, and in 2009 frontman Dan Crannitch appeared on popular SBS program RocKwiz alongside Sarah Blasko.
Their group released their second album, Lotus Skies, in 2011, which debuted at No. 98 on the ARIA Albums Chart on 25 July 2011.
Songs
Crawling Up A LandslideLotus Skies · 2011
Spirit to the BoneThe Sunspot Letters · 2009
Wasted Life & TimesThe Sunspot Letters · 2009