Since forming in late 2008, Valentiine have rapidly ascended from opening act to headliners in their home town of Melbourne, earning themselves a reputation for delivering the most gut wrenchingly ‘rock’ shows in town. Their live performances whip crowds into a frenzy and often result in audience members swarming the stage.

In 2008 Valentiine played their first headline shows in Sydney and were also hand picked by Adalita Srsen as main support for the last two Magic Dirt tours (‘No Sleep ‘Til Christmas’ 2008 and ‘Dean Turner Tribute Tour’ 2009).

Valentiine’s most recent appearance as main support for Magic Dirt at The Corner Hotel resulted in the band’s myspace hit rate jumping 70% overnight and staying steady since, with an average of up to 100 hits per day and over 20,000 profile views in total so far.

In January 2009 Valentiine were invited to take up a month long residency at Melbourne’s undisputed home of rock The Tote, appearing five Saturdays in a row to a packed venue and selling out of their hand-made band merchandise.

In August 2009 Valentiine released a Spilt 7” vinyl, playing packed out launch shows in both Melbourne and Sydney. In November 2009 Valentiine played main support for USA band Partyline, where they raised their trademark fanatical crowd response.

Valentiine’s sound recalls the craftsmanship of The Breeders, the slow burn of 7 Year Bitch, combined with the intensity of Nirvana, L7 and early Veruca Salt.

Valentiine are currently in the studio mastering their debut album, which is due for release early 2011.

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