The Clouds (Australian band)

The Clouds
The Clouds performing at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne in 2014
The Clouds performing at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne in 2014
Background information
Also known asClouds
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresIndie rock
Years active1989–1997
2011–present
LabelsRed Eye Records
Elektra Records (USA)
MembersJodi Phillis (guitar, vocals)
Trish Young (bass, vocals)
David Easton (guitar)
Raphael Whittingham (drums)
Past membersRobert Phelan (guitar)
Stuart Eadie (drums)
Andrew Byrnes (drums)
Ben Nightingale (guitar)

The Clouds (also called just Clouds) are an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia formed in December 1989. The core of the group consisted of frontwomen Jodi Phillis (guitar and vocals) and Patricia "Trish" Young (bass and vocals). The line-up of The Clouds has changed several times with different drummers and lead guitarists. The Clouds' music is distinguished by rapid and unusual chord changes, creative bass guitar, and Phillis and Young's vocal harmonies. They released 4 albums and numerous EPs and singles before breaking up in 1997. They reformed in 2011.