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Pist Idiots
OriginRevesby, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsFlightless
Members
  • Jack Griffith
  • Joseph Quine
  • Thomas Quine
  • Jonathon Sullivan
Websitewww.pistidiots.com

Pist Idiots are an Australian pub rock band from Revesby, New South Wales. The band's line-up consists of lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Jack Griffith, drummer Jonathon Sullivan and brothers Joseph (lead guitar) and Thomas (bass) Quine.[2]

The band's name comes from a suggestion by a friend who said "call yourself Pist Idiots" because they were drunk in the garage at the time.[4] " Pist" serves as a homophone of "pissed", which is Australian slang for being exceptionally intoxicated.[5]

Their debut studio album, Idiocracy, was released in September 2021.[6]

History[edit]

Pre-2017: Formation[edit]

In a 2019 interview with Tone Dead the guitarist and frontman Jack Sniff said "We were just mates from school. We just started playing together in a garage, then a trivia night and then to the Battle of the Bands. A year goes by and we were still hanging out, jamming, making songs and not really thinking too much about anything. Then, we supported our mates' band and started playing maybe once a week and then started playing three times a week for a good year and a half or two years, maybe. So, there was a big period where we were nonstop doing hard gigging."[4]

2017–present: Early EPs and Idiocracy[edit]

In May 2017, Pist Idiots released their debut single, "Fuck Off",[7] the lead single from their debut self-titled EP. Following the EPs release, the band toured with The Gooch Palms and Skegss.[8]

In July 2018 Pist Idiots released their second EP titled Princes. It spawned the singles "Leave It At That" and "Smile".[6]

In September 2018, Pist Idiots released their third EP, Ticker. It was their first to be released on vinyl. The EP was proceeded by the singles "Motor Runnin'", "Roundhouse" and "Ticker".[9]

On 10 September 2021, Pist Idiots released their debut studio album, Idiocracy. The album was produced by Alex Cameron and Chris Collins.[6]

Band members[edit]

  • Jack Griffith ("Jack Sniff") – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Joseph Quine ("Joey Tomato") – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Thomas Quine ("Tommy Tomato") – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jonathon Sullivan ("Belton Jon") – drums

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
Idiocracy 12

Extended plays[edit]

List of EPs, with release date and label
Title Details
Pist Idiots
Princes
  • Released: 16 July 2018[14]
  • Label: Pist Idiots
  • Format: CD, Digital download, streaming
Ticker
  • Released: 20 September 2019[15]
  • Label: Space 44
  • Format: CD, Digital download, streaming, LP

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Pist Idiots release 'Street Fighter', announce Sydney show". 3 December 2020. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Pist Idiots JJJ". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Pist Idiots announce national 'Idiocracy' headlining tour". NME. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  4. ^ a b Jenke, Tyler (10 September 2019). "Pist Idiots might have a comical name, but their rousing rock is no joke". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ^ Gorman, Dougal (1 July 2019). "Pist Idiots Turn It Up For Their Hometown". MOster Children. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Jenke, Brittany (13 September 2021). "The five best songs by rambunctious Aussie rockers Pist Idiots". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Fuck Off – single by Pist Idiots". Apple Music. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  8. ^ Leeson, Josh (16 August 2018). "Pist Idiots provide a sobering message for toxic masculinity". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  9. ^ Jenke, Tyler (13 August 2021). "Pist Idiots drop new single "Ticker" announce debut vinyl release". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  10. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  11. ^ "PIST IDIOTS Idiocracy CD". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  12. ^ "PIST IDIOTS Idiocracy LP". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Pist Idiots – EP by Pist Idiots". Apple Music. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  14. ^ "Princes – EP by Pist Idiots". Apple Music. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  15. ^ "Ticker – EP by Pist Idiots". Apple Music. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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