After performing several shows as a three piece (including an incredible show with the Hoodoo Gurus) and writing some exciting new songs, it became clear that the Nitidus name was no longer relevant to the band we have become.  It has been a long and gruelling struggle to find a new name, but we finally picked Shotgun Zero and are now moving ahead to create more new sounds.

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Spread the word, Shotgun Zero is here and ready to rock your world!

Early in 2008, lead singer Patrick “PC” Clemenger made the hard decision to move back to New Zealand to start a family, while Nitidus continued to perform around Melbourne as a three-piece with Marki, Adam and myself (Doc).  The four of us reunited once more in February 2009 for the A.R.E.A. 9 festival in New Zealand, where we had an absolute blast.  We had great creative chemistry, despite not having played together in almost a year.  When the three of us inevitably returned to Australia, we no longer wanted to continue as Nitidus without founding member PC on the mic.  As a three piece, we feel that the band has changed significantly, and so it was agreed to hang up the Nitidus name.

We’d like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years, we couldn’t have come this far without you.  We hope you will continue to support us in our next endeavours, but more on that soon.

PC, Marki, Adam and Doc remain on good terms and continue to be active musicians.  You haven’t seen the last of us, so make sure you’re subscribed to this blog for news in the near future.

So long… for now.

Check back soon for the full reveal.

Some of the things that have been going on in the last few months:

• We’re organising festival appearances in the summer.  We’ll let you know more about that soon.
• Speaking of festivals, you can still vote for Nitidus to play at the Grazzhopper Festival 08.
• We’re locking in some rock shows and more ways for you to access our music.
• V-Raw featured us on their website for a while, thanks V-Raw.
• Patrick has been a busy dad.
• Buzz Magazine printed an interview with Nitidus, thanks Monique.
• A bunch of new studio tracks have been added to the Myspace page for your listening pleasure.
• The Musicland show earlier this year was broadcast on Channel 31′s Asylum TV.

As well as that, we’ve been spending some time checking out the other talented bands doing the hard yards out on the Melbourne live music scene.  Shout outs to Gretchen Lewis, Dusted Orange, Exile, Crimson Face, Kids In Cults, Against The Grain, Daddy’s Little Girl, Siren’s Gate and Lucy’s Crown.

Watch this space, more of the good stuff coming at ya!

Time to dust off the old gear.

We wish the new Clemenger family all the best in this exciting stage of their lives.  If you would like to extend your congratulations and well wishes, you can email PC at pc@nitidus.com.au, or drop a comment below.

We love a win-win situation, and UncharTED are serving up the goods! Jump onto their website and vote to see Nitidus perform live at the Splendour in the Grass music festival, plus every vote you make puts you in the running to win some kick-ass prizes too!

Each vote gives you a chance to win tickets to Splendour in the Grass. UncharTED have 2 double passes up for grabs each week up until 16 June 2008. If that wasn’t enough, UncharTED are also giving away one CD every hour to voters from now until 21 July 2008. The CDs up for grabs are:

• AC/DC – Back in Black
• The Strokes – First Impressions of Earth
• MGMT – Oracular Spectacular
• Good Charlotte – Good Morning Revival
• The Ting Tings – We Started Nothing

If this sounds good to you, then sign up at the UncharTED website and start voting for your favourite indie bands! The more votes you make, the more chances you have to win!

To get started, click this banner to place your votes for Nitidus and good luck!

Be sure to check the terms and conditions. UncharTED is an initiative to support independent Australian artists sponsored by Tooheys Extra Dry and Sony BMG.

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Stay tuned, more good stuff coming at ya soon.