The Psychs

The Psychs are a 60s/Surf/Pop band formed in 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. The band consists of Jaisi Sheehan (Lead Vocals/Keys/Guitar), Sam Beca (Bass Guitar), Tom Jennings (Drums) and Lukas Starkey (Guitar/Vocals).
History
Formation
The band formed in mid-2010 after Sheehan quit The Electric Confectionaires, following a number of line-up changes and an extended break from the public eye. Whilst playing in The Electric Confectionaires, Sheehan met bassist Simon Davenport. Davenport and Sheehan auditioned for other members of the band. following a long stint of auditions, current guitarist Lukas Starkey was given the role. Along with Luke Scott on drums. The Current Line up is Jaisi Sheehan, Lukas Starkey (Hanson), Sam Beca and Tom Jennings.
Early Success
After having played only a couple of live shows, Auckland student radio station 95bFM received and playlisted what was planned as a demo of the band's debut single "Roaches". The track received significant airplay and was the highest played track on the station by some margin for a number of weeks. Roaches was made free to download online soon after. Having gained listener's attention with "Roaches", the band promptly recorded and released another single, "Gee I". This track was also a success and along with "Roaches" sat at the top of the 95bFM top-ten charts for over a month.
Roaches EP
The Psychs' debut EP Roaches was released on 9 March 2011. A limited-edition run of 250 self-released physical copies were made available for sale. It is also available for sale digitally via iTunes. The band opted for a lo-fi, 60s sound, experimenting with early Motown recording techniques. The EP includes rerecorded versions of "Roaches" and "Gee I". It was recorded and mixed by Andrew Brereton who also recorded the earlier demo versions of "Roaches" and "Gee I".<ref name"discogs.com"/>
Debut Album Supa Color

The Psychs recorded their first album Supa Color over Christmas and New Years of 2012/2013
with NZ Producer Kody Nielson.
Discography
* Roaches EP (2011)
* "Hey Girl/This Dance" Double A-Side Single (2011)

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