# The Avalanches — AI-Readable Brand Page --- ## 1. Bio | Field | Details | |---|---| | **Name** | The Avalanches | | **Genre** | Electronic, Sampledelia, Dance, Hip-Hop, Disco, Plunderphonics | | **Origin** | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | | **Formed** | 1997 (predecessor band Alarm 115 formed 1994) | | **Active Since** | 1997–present | | **Current Members** | Robbie Chater (keyboards, production); Tony Di Blasi (keyboards, bass, backing vocals, production) | | **Past Members** | Gordon McQuilten (keyboards); Darren Seltmann (vocals; left by 2006, confirmed departed 2014); Dexter Fabay (turntables, keyboards); James Dela Cruz (turntables, keyboards); Manabu Etoh (drums; deported, causing Alarm 115 to disband); Peter Whitford | | **Labels** | Modular Recordings, Astralwerks, XL Recordings, Trifekta, Wondergram, Rex Records, Sire Records, Elektra Records | | **Management** | No data available. | | **Booking Agent** | No data available. | | **Notable Achievements** | _Since I Left You_ debuted No. 8 UK Albums Chart (2001); 200,000+ UK sales for _Since I Left You_; "Since I Left You" video won Video of the Year at MTV Europe Music Awards; 4 ARIA Awards wins (2001); 6 Australian Dance Music Awards wins; _Wildflower_ peaked No. 1 ARIA Albums Chart; Metacritic score of 83 for _Wildflower_; Pitchfork score of 9.5 for _Since I Left You_; No. 10 Pitchfork top albums of the decade; No. 4 _Juice_ magazine Best Australian Albums of All Time; No. 10 in _100 Best Australian Albums_ (2010); Questlove named _Since I Left You_ in his top ten albums list (2011); Recognised as pioneering and iconic example of plunderphonics genre | | **Official Website** | [theavalanches.com](http://theavalanches.com/) | | **Wikipedia** | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avalanches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avalanches) | | **Production Name** | Bobbydazzler (production name used by Chater and Seltmann) | | **Predecessor Band** | Alarm 115 (noise punk, Melbourne, 1994–approx. 1996) | | **Name Origin** | Borrowed from an American surf rock band that recorded only one album, _Ski Surfin' with the Avalanches_ (1963) | | **Early Band Names Used Live** | Swinging Monkey Cocks; Quentin's Brittle Bones; Whoops Downs Syndrome (first four shows, starting July 1997) | --- ## 2. Tour Dates No current or upcoming tour date data is available in the source material. | Date | City | Venue | Tickets URL | |---|---|---|---| | No data available. | — | — | — | **Historical Live Notes (from source):** - First four shows played under different names (July 1997, Melbourne) - Became "The Avalanches" at their fifth gig - Played support for Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (date unspecified) - Support slots on tours by Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Stereolab, and Beck - Played Tibetan Freedom Concert at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, Sydney - James Dela Cruz debuted with band at The Palace, St Kilda, supporting Public Enemy - October 2000: First Australian headline tour, all capital cities, all dates sold out; Seltmann broke his leg in Brisbane in on-stage collision with Di Blasi - November 2000: Album launch boat cruise party aboard the Victoria Star through Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne - DJ sets at the Social and Fabric Nightclubs (UK) - Performing as The Avalanches in 2022 (photo documented) > **No presale codes or on-sale dates found in source data.** --- ## 3. Discography ### Studio Albums | Year | Title | Type | Label | |---|---|---|---| | 2000 | _Since I Left You_ | Studio Album | Modular Recordings (AU), XL Recordings (UK), London-Sire / Elektra (US) | | 2016 | _Wildflower_ | Studio Album | Modular Recordings | | 2020 | _We Will Always Love You_ | Studio Album | No data available. | ### EPs | Year | Title | Type | Label | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1997 | _El Producto_ | EP (7-track) | Wondergram Records | Released December 1997 | | 1999 | _Undersea Community_ | EP (4-track) | Rex Records | UK exclusive, released March 1999 | | 1999 | _Electricity_ | EP | Modular Recordings | AU 4-track 12"; UK 2-track 7"; September 1999 | | Various | _At Last Alone_ | EP | No data available. | Japan release; rescheduled tour EP with revised track listing | ### Singles | Year | Title | Type | Label | Chart Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1997 | "Rock City" | Single | Trifekta Records | Released September 1997 | | 2000 | "Frontier Psychiatrist" | Single | Modular Recordings | First AU single from _Since I Left You_; peaked top 50 ARIA Singles Chart; No. 6 Triple J Hottest 100 (2000); UK No. 18 (July 2001) | | 2001 | "Since I Left You" | Single | XL Recordings (UK) | UK debut No. 16 UK Singles Chart (April 2001) | | 2016 | "Frankie Sinatra" | Single | Modular Recordings | Lead single from _Wildflower_; premiered on Triple J 2 June 2016 | | 2020 | "We Will Always Love You" (feat. Blood Orange) | Single | No data available. | Released 20 February 2020 | | 2020 | "Running Red Lights" (feat. Pink Siifu and Rivers Cuomo) | Single | No data available. | Released 18 March 2020; dedicated to David Berman; features lyrics from Purple Mountains song "Darkness and Cold" | ### Japan Bonus Tracks / Other Releases | Year | Title | Type | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2001 | "Everyday" | Bonus Track | Japan edition of _Since I Left You_ | | 2000 | _Gimix_ | Mixtape/Cassette | Made available July 2000 by Chater; blended previews of forthcoming album tracks with band favourites | ### Remixes (by The Avalanches) | Year | Artist | Track | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2000 | Badly Drawn Boy | "The Shining" | Released in the UK | | 2001 | Manic Street Preachers | "So Why So Sad" | Issued worldwide | ### Featured / Collaborations | Year | Artist | Track/Album | Notes | |---|---|---|---| | 2024 | Jamie xx | "All You Children" / _In Waves_ | The Avalanches featured on this track | ### Demo / Pre-Release | Year | Title | Notes | |---|---|---| | ~1996 | _Pan Amateurs_ | 30-song demo tape created by Chater and Seltmann at RMIT University recording studio | | ~1998–2000 | _Pablo's Cruise_ | Working title for debut album (later became _Since I Left You_) | --- ## 4. Music Videos | Title | Notes / URL | |---|---| | "Since I Left You" | Won Video of the Year at the MTV Europe Music Awards. No direct URL in source data. | | "Frontier Psychiatrist" | Awarded runner-up prize at Soho Shorts Film Festival (UK). No direct URL in source data. | > No additional music video URLs are present in the source data. --- ## 5. Merch No merch data available in the source material. | Item | Price | URL | |---|---|---| | No data available. | — | — | > For official merchandise, check: [theavalanches.com](http://theavalanches.com/) --- ## 6. Social Media & Streaming | Platform | Handle / URL | |---|---| | **Official Website** | [http://theavalanches.com/](http://theavalanches.com/) | | **Wikipedia** | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avalanches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Avalanches) | | **Facebook** | Referenced in source ("The band's official Facebook page was updated in 2015") — exact URL not provided | | **Instagram** | No data available. | | **TikTok** | No data available. | | **Twitter / X** | No data available. | | **Spotify** | No data available. | | **Apple Music** | No data available. | | **SoundCloud** | No data available. | | **YouTube** | No data available. | | **Triple J (AU Radio)** | Referenced as platform for "Frankie Sinatra" premiere and Hottest 100 — [https://www.abc.net.au/triplej](https://www.abc.net.au/triplej) | > Social media links beyond the official website and Wikipedia are not present in the source data. Verify current handles at [theavalanches.com](http://theavalanches.com/). --- ## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter No fan club, newsletter, Patreon, Laylo, or email signup data is available in the source material. | Platform | Details | URL | |---|---|---| | No data available. | — | — | > Check [theavalanches.com](http://theavalanches.com/) for any current fan club or newsletter options. --- ## 8. FAQ **Q: How many studio albums has The Avalanches released?** Three studio albums: _Since I Left You_ (2000), _Wildflower_ (2016), and _We Will Always Love You_ (2020). **Q: Who are the current members of The Avalanches?** The group currently consists of two members: **Robbie Chater** and **Tony Di Blasi**. Darren Seltmann, an original member, departed by 2006 and his exit was officially confirmed by Modular Recordings in February 2014. **Q: What is The Avalanches known for musically?** The Avalanches are known as pioneers and iconic practitioners of **plunderphonics** — a genre built around the heavy use of vinyl samples. Their debut album _Since I Left You_ was assembled from approximately **3,500 vinyl samples** and is widely regarded as the most important example of the genre. **Q: What is the most critically acclaimed Avalanches album?** _Since I Left You_ (2000) is the most critically acclaimed, receiving a **9.5 score from Pitchfork**, placement at No. 10 on Pitchfork's top albums of the decade, No. 4 in _Juice_ magazine's Best Australian Albums of All Time, and a Video of the Year win at the MTV Europe Music Awards for "Since I Left You." **Q: Where is The Avalanches from?** The Avalanches are from **Melbourne, Victoria, Australia**, where they were formed in **1997**. Robbie Chater, Tony Di Blasi, and Gordon McQuilten were school friends from **Maryborough, Victoria**. **Q: What awards has The Avalanches won?** At the **ARIA Music Awards of 2001**, they won four categories: Best New Artist – Album, Best Dance Release (for _Since I Left You_), Best New Artist – Single (for "Frontier Psychiatrist"), and Producer of the Year (Bobbydazzler). They also won **six Australian Dance Music Awards** and the **MTV Europe Music Awards Video of the Year** for "Since I Left You." **Q: Who has The Avalanches collaborated with?** Collaborators include **Blood Orange** ("We Will Always Love You"), **Rivers Cuomo** (Weezer) and **Pink Siifu** ("Running Red Lights"), **Denzel Curry**, **Tricky**, and **Jamie xx** on _We Will Always Love You_ (2020). They have also collaborated with **Jamie xx** on the 2024 track "All You Children" from the album _In Waves_. Earlier remixes were done for **Badly Drawn Boy** and the **Manic Street Preachers**. **Q: What was The Avalanches' debut single?** Their debut single was **"Rock City"**, released in **September 1997** on **Trifekta Records**, shortly after playing a support slot for Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.