Sports Fan unleash intelligent, ultra-catchy power-pop through piano, bass, drums and close vocal harmonies. Individually, they obsess over bicycles, tattoos, coffee, comics, perfect pop structures, ice hockey, acronyms, gadgets and vinyl. Collectively, they make more noise than should be possible for two drumsticks, three voices, four strings and eighty-eight keys. Dion Read (Piano, Lead Vocals) and Vincent Kemp (Drums, Harmonies) met in 2011 at their day job, selling musical equipment in between dancing to Justin Timberlake and working out who would sing which harmony over the entire Ben Folds Five catalogue. With a drum kit borrowed from Vinnie’s nephew, Sports Fan played their first shows as a two-piece, ala Dresden Dolls, and laid down a collection of rehearsal room demos. Ben Webster (Bass, Harmonies), a regular purchaser of musical equipment, heard these demos and made it very, very clear that if there were to be bass guitar in the band, then he would be the one playing it. As a three piece, Sports Fan have been performing since late 2012. New single This is Goodbye reveals a darker edge to the Sports Fan repertoire, contrasting with previous singles Little White Lies and Shallow Water. These three singles along with eight other tracks, make up Sports Fan’s debut album which is scheduled for a Winter 2015 release. The eleven-track album features guest appearances from Ball Park Music’s Jen Boyce and electro-folk songstress Tara Simmons, and will be released independently in Australia with Asian distribution through Japan’s ThisTime Records. Sports Fan treat their live show as an opportunity surprise the audience with their energy, quirky humour and tight musical changes. Performances have included support slots with radio favourites Sheppard, Lurch & Chief, Hey Geronimo, Pigeon, and Underground Lovers with multiple visits to regional and interstate venues. Media quotes “Unorthodox instrumentation and pure pop ambition set Sports Fan apart, they are a breath of fresh air within the crowded indie pop scene.” – Leith Jacobs, City and Sound. Single review for “Shallow Water (feat. Jen Boyce)” “Power-pop trio Sports Fan took the crowd by surprise with impressive levels of sound and energy for a three-piece. Demonstrating enviable musicality and witty lyricism, Sports Fan played a vibrant, wildly enjoyable set.” – Georgia Condon, Tonedeaf. 4 Wall Festival review “This is more than your average pop song. Neat turns of phrase with an acidic wit to it. And some pleasing vocals from Jen. I wish I'd picked it up sooner! Four Stars.” – Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Unearthed. Single review for “Shallow Water (feat. Jen Boyce)” “A heart felt and distinctive vocal performance, powerful piano punctuation and well honed harmonies, all combining to produce three minutes of seemingly effortless yet thunderous smart pop opera. Once again the combination of keys, bass and percussion prove that power pop can be guitar free with no one feeling short changed.” – Hubbub UK. Single review for “Little White Lies” “A song like “Shallow Water” is ready to go and is bound to put Sports Fan that bit closer to being next year’s Triple J darlings... the excitement and conviction of Sports Fan is the infectious part.” – Dan Newton, Heavy and Weird. Single review for “Shallow Water (feat. Jen Boyce)”