Back in the summer of 1996 the sound platform was born for a one off show not to resurface till 1999. Where did those three years go? Darren Smallman (ex-warped, toad & thee vinyl creatures) decided to leave the edgy expanse of Geelong & see the world. Armed with a guitar & a beer he wandered throughout Europe until he landed back in Melbourne.

After spending three years writing for the band that wasn’t he got together with old vinyl creatures friends Karl Inderberg & Simon Baird and started recording. Over the next few years & many line-ups they recorded four EP’s (released on their own label low transit industries) ranging from flat out pop rock to the big lush pop opus. Even though each record had it’s own unique sound they always stayed true to what they love. Melody. And they have an abundance of it.

Now venturing into 2004 the sound platform have entered the studio again with co-producer Nigel Derricks to record their first long player “the sun & the silver anthology | the red house of wives recordings”. Bringing back all their trademarks of melody, experimental orchestration & great songwriting. Darren himself has just taken over the position of bass, which has proven to be a huge asset. Now giving the band a beefy rhythm section as well. Not to mention a guest lead vocal by the lovely Ms. Sasha Bell (the essex green, the finishing school & the ladybug transistor)on their tune summer something.

"The Sound Platform's gentle brand of pop boasts a desperate beauty that sets it apart from the hollow, formulaic repetition that is so often associated with the genre. Somehow capable of creating a distinctive sound without ever duplicating themselves, The Sound Platform impress everytime" City Search