Short Stack facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Short Stack
Short Stack in 2011
Background information
Origin	Budgewoi, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Pop punk, alternative rock, pop rock, punk rock
Years active	2005–2012 2014–2015 2020–present
Labels	Sunday Morning Records (2009–2013) Universal Music Australia (2015) UNFD (2021–present)
Members	Shaun Diviney Andy Clemmensen Bradie Webb
Past members	Shannon Hotchkins

Short Stack is a cool Australian punk rock band. The band has three main members. They are Shaun Diviney, who sings and plays guitar. Andy Clemmensen plays bass and sings backup. Bradie Webb is the drummer. Another person, Shannon Hotchkins, was also part of the band early on.

Short Stack became very popular. They won the Channel V Oz Artist of the Year award twice. Their albums sold so well that two of them went "gold". This means they sold a lot of copies! They also had three songs that made it into the top ten charts. One of their songs even reached number one on the ARIA Charts, which is a big deal in Australia. Another song sold so many copies it went "platinum".

The band took a break in 2012. They released their third album the next year. In 2014, they announced they were getting back together. They released a new song called "Television". Their song "Amy" was the first song from their fourth album, Homecoming. But they split up again in 2015.

Good news for fans! Short Stack announced they would return in 2020. They planned a tour to celebrate. In March 2021, they released their first new song in six years. It was called "Burn You Down".

Meet the Band Members

Short Stack is made up of three talented musicians. Shaun Diviney is the lead singer. He also plays the guitar. Andy Clemmensen plays the bass guitar. He also helps with backing vocals. Bradie Webb is the band's drummer. Together, they create the unique Short Stack sound.

Their Music Style

Short Stack plays a type of music called punk rock. This style often has fast, energetic songs. It also includes catchy melodies. Their music can also be described as pop punk or alternative rock. These styles mix rock music with pop sounds. This makes their songs fun and exciting to listen to.

Big Hits and Awards

Short Stack had a lot of success. They won the Channel V Oz Artist of the Year award twice. This shows how popular they were with fans. Two of their albums sold enough copies to be called "gold" albums. This means many people bought them.

They also had three songs that reached the top ten on the music charts. One song even reached number one on the ARIA Charts. This is a huge achievement for any band. Another song sold so many copies it was certified "platinum". This means it was incredibly popular.

Splits and Comebacks

Short Stack has had a few breaks. They first split up in 2012. After this, they released their third album. In 2014, the band told fans they were reuniting. They released new music like "Television" and "Amy". But they decided to split up again in 2015.

Fans were excited when the band announced their return in 2020. They planned a tour to celebrate. In 2021, they released "Burn You Down". This was their first new song in six years. It showed they were back and ready to make more music.

Images for kids

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  Shaun Diviney (pictured) is the lead vocalist of Short Stack.

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  Short Stack's album, Art Vandelay, was released after the band's initial breakup.