2001–2005: Early history and first releases Something with Numbers formed in 2001, coming out of the
Central Coast punk scene in
New South Wales. The name of the band derived from a friend's suggestion that the band's name should be "something with numbers" (meant in the vein of
blink-182 or
Sum 41). The band soon signed to small
indie label,
Below Par Records, and worked towards releasing their first EP,
The Barnicles & Stripes, in 2002. Two years later, in 2004, Something with Numbers released their debut album,
Etiquette.
2006–2007: Perfect Distraction The band continued to grow their sound and in 2006 they made their commercial breakthrough, with the release of their second
studio album Perfect Distraction in October of that year. Their
Goodbye Mickey Finn tour saw them play around the country with up-and-coming bands
The Inches and
The Lazys. The album featured a range of styles and genres, touching on
soul rock and their usual
punk rock sound. It featured three singles. "
Apple of the Eye (Lay Me Down)" peaked at No. 34 on the
ARIA Singles Chart, and placed No. 64 on the
Triple J Hottest 100, 2006. A music video was created for it. A second music video is planned, with the band advertising the filming to get extras for the video. On 14 September 2008,
Engineering the Soul debuted at number 20 on the
ARIA Albums Chart.
2011–present: Maniac + 2011 In February 2011, Something with Numbers released news that they were writing for their fourth record. In a post on their
Facebook page the band mentioned that fans should expect some new material in the later half of the year, and in addition to this, the band will most likely be going on tour to accompany the release. In an interview with rock journalist Nick Milligan in August 2011, Grigg said of their fourth record: "I really want to make a heavy, catchy album. I don't particularly listen to heavy music anymore, but I enjoy playing it live. I want to write some energetic, heavy music that you can sing along to." Something with Numbers performed at the Coaster festival in September 2011. ==Members==