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  Origin Sydney Australia
  Genre Electroclash , Dance Punk
  Years Active 2001&ndashpresent
  Label Whack Recordings
  Associated Acts Primary
  URL Official website
  Current Members Black Angus (Angus McDonald) (Songwriter and Producer)<br>MC Double D (Daimon Downey)<br> Connie Mitchell - Singer<br>Peter Dolso - Guitar<br>Jonno Sloan - Bass<br> Felix Bloxsom - Drums


Sneaky Sound System is a Sydney -based Australian dance group consisting of Tom Doolan (band manager), Black Angus (Angus McDonald) (Chief Songwriter and Producer), MC Double D (Daimon Downey), Connie Mitchell - vocals, Peter Dolso - Guitar, Jonno Sloan - Bass, and Felix Bloxsom - Drums.
In 2004, Black Angus and MC Double D decided to start their own record label, Whack Recordings. After hooking up with recording engineer/producer Peter Dolso, they set up a studio in Bondi Beach called The Whack House, and set about making their own music. Their first release was " Hip Hip Hooray ", which quickly gained support from local DJ's and radio stations alike, becoming a cult hit.

In March 2007, Sydney's '' Daily Telegraph '' newspaper reported "independent Sydney pop phenomenon Sneaky Sound System are becoming one of the most sought after acts in the world". ''Daily Telegraph'': "Connie hits hip-hop:" , March 10 2007. Quote is in photo caption. Website accessed 17 April 2007.

Sneaky Sound System are set to perform in Albury, NSW on the 24th of November, 2007 at Groovin' the Moo http://www.groovinthemoo.com.au/, Alongside other bands such as Grinspoon and Xavier Rudd


HISTORY

Angus and MC Double D met Miss Connie, formerly of the band Primary , who contributed vocals for their self-titled debut album, '' Sneaky Sound System ''. The third single " I Love It " appeared on the Charts , peaking at #5 on the Australian Dance Chart and later entered the Australian Top 50 Singles and Digital Download charts. The follow-up single " Pictures " peaked at #19 on the ARIA Singles Chart and the " Tonite Only " Remix at #1 on the ARIA Club Chart. Their biggest hit to date, " UFO ", has peaked at #11 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

The album failed to chart in the Top 50, but as the band received more exposure with "I Love It" and "Pictures," '' Sneaky Sound System '' entered the Top 50 at number 44 on January 1st, 2007.

In late 2005, the band performed as a supporting act for Jamiroquai , and in late 2006 they performed as the support act for Robbie Williams during his Close Encounters Tour of Australia, often playing to crowd sizes of over 60,000 in attendance, whilst also performing at the Face Of Perth 2007. They also performed as the support act to the Scissor Sisters during their 2007 Australian Tour.

"Pictures" came second in the Dance/Electronica category of the recent International Songwriting Competition . Herald Sun: "Winning System", April 8 2007 . Website accessed 17 April 2007.

On July 7 , 2007 they played at the Australian Leg of Live Earth in the Aussie Stadium in Sydney .
Miss Connie features on Kanye West's " Can't Tell Me Nothing ".


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