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  Img FurPatrol-Lydia-shot1jpg
  Background group_or_band
  Origin Wellington , New Zealand
  Genre Rock
  Years Active 1998-present
  Current Members Julia Deans <br> Andrew Bain <br> Simon Braxton
  Past Members Steve Wells


Fur Patrol is a rock band, originally from Wellington, New Zealand , now based in Melbourne, Australia.

Their debut EP, ''Starlifter'', was released on the independent Welligton label Wishbone in 1998 . Their debut album ''Pet'' was released in 2000, and featured the New Zealand number one hit single "Lydia". Other singles from this album are "Now", "Holy", "Andrew" and "Spinning A Line".
A highlight for Fur Patrol was when lead singer, Julia Deans won 'best female vocalist' at the 2001 Tui New Zealand Music awards.

In 2001 the band, signed to Warner Music New Zealand, moved to Melbourne, Australia. During 2001-2002 they toured heavily, all over Australia.

Their second album, ''Collider'', was released in New Zealand in 2003 and Australia in 2004 . The album was a move away from the catchy, more radio-friendly pop sound of ''Pet''. The first single, "Precious" was heavier and darker than earlier offerings. Its music video, which showed the band members collecting fan's ears, was filmed in Hollywood, California.

Fur Patrol became a three-piece when Guitarist Steve Wells left the band in late 2004.

They released the 4-track long ''Long Distance Runner EP'' in May 2007. The band are currently working on their 3rd studio album.


CURRENT MEMBERS

  • Julia Deans (vocals and guitar)

  • Andrew Bain (bass)

  • Simon Braxton (drums)



PAST MEMBERS

  • Steve Wells (guitar)



DISCOGRAPHY


Singles



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