Aston (band)

Aston is an Australian classical pop group from Sydney formed in 2009. The band consists of members who all have come out of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music: Eliza Morrison (Violin), Michael Bennett (Violin), Hanna Oblikov (Cello), Will Henderson (Guitar), Ella Jamieson (Piano) and Daniel Luscombe (Percussion). Aston was signed to Warner Music Group after uploading an instrumental cover of Lady Gaga's Telephone to YouTube which within a month was viewed by more than 670,000 people.[1] The cover was the most viewed Australian music video of the year. Aston has also received support from celebrity blogger Perez Hilton who featured the band on his website.[2][3]

Aston
Aston band members, from left to right: Will Henderson, Hanna Oblikov, Michael Bennet, Eliza Morrison, Daniel Luscombe and Ella Jamieson
Aston band members, from left to right: Will Henderson, Hanna Oblikov, Michael Bennet, Eliza Morrison, Daniel Luscombe and Ella Jamieson
Background information
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresClassical pop, baroque pop
Years active2009–present
LabelsWarner Music Group
MembersEliza Morrison
Michael Bennett
Hanna Oblikov
Will Henderson
Ella Jamieson
Daniel Luscombe
Websitewww.astonmusic.com

References

  1. "The Daily Telegraph - Sydney classical music group Aston is online music sensation with version of Lady Gaga's Telephone on YouTube". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2 October 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  2. "Perez Hilton - Telephone like you've never heard it before". Perez Hilton. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2010.
  3. "Perez Hilton - Adele Gets The Classical Treatment!". Perez Hilton. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
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