This four piece from Cape Town released their debut EP independently in 2005, which stormed various South African charts with singles “Feeling the Pressure” and “Set me Alight” both reaching number 1 on regional stations. Established in late 2004, the band has now performed on every main stage of South Africa’s festival circuit, toured to the UK, USA and United Arab Emirates, and consists of Jeremy De Tolly on lead vocals, guitar and synth; David Moffatt on guitar; Maurice Paliaga on Bass and Mark De Menezes on drums. Their debut full length album, “On a Stellar Bender”, was released in May 2007. 2008 has seen the release of “Daddy Don’t Disco”. Following the successful launch of the new album in South Africa the band toured to the UK and Dubai. The Dirty Skirts were a featured band on the 2009 Coca-Cola Zero Festival line-up.
Reached #1 with the track “Feeling The Pressure” on various charts in 2005
Toured with Oasis, Snow Patrol and Panic At The Disco in 2009
Performed on every main stage on the SA festival circuit
“Daddy Don’t Disco” nominated for Best Rock album at the South African Music Awards in 2009
“Daddy Don’t Disco” nominated for best video in 2010 MK Video Awards
Invited to perform alongside artists such as The Human League, De La Soul, Gabriella Cilmi, Echo & The Bunnymen, Super Furry Animals, The Wombats and The Doves at Dubai Sound City in 2009
Toured the USA, UK, UAE and RSA
Won the Redbull Soundclash in 2009 against Tumi and the Volume
Performed at SXSW in 2007
Reached #1 with the track “Homewrecker” on various charts in 2006
Reached #1 with the tracks “Can’t Remember Your Name” & “Daddy Don’t Disco” on various charts in 2008
Performed alongside top South African artists such as Freshlyground, Springbok Nude Girls, Zola, Arno Carstens, Louise Carver, 340ml and Parlotones
Been featured by most of the main media in South Africa such as GQ, FHM, SL Mag, You, Insig, One Small Seed, Blunt, Stage Mag, Cosmopolitan, MTV Base, SABC, ETV and MK
“Feeling The Pressure” used in a promo by Supersport (RSA) in 2008
“deceptively cohesive melodies, crafty hooks and a pseudo-roguish depth of songwriting” – Miles Keylock, Obrigado Magazine 2008
“one of the most progressive records to come out of South Africa for some time” – Bronwyn Ryan, Locally Whipped, 2008
“it’s damn sexy” – Cosmopolitan Magazine 2008
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