1-800-Mikey is the bedroom solo project by Michael Barker which began in 2019 and is based in Western Sydney. 1-800-Mikey has released two EPs independently and two LPs released through Erste Theke Tontraeger in Europe and Under the Gun in the USA. This first album has received praise from FBI Radio which earnt album of the week in April 2022. 1-800-Mikey was offered an opportunity to perform at Gonerfest 2023 which then led to an eleven date tour of the West Coast, The South and East Coast of North America. In August-September 2024, 1-800-Mikey embarked on their first Australian Tour playing shows along the east coast as well as the west coast..In October 2024 the second LP ?Digital Pet? was released through Erste Theke Tontraeger in Europe and Under the Gun in the USA. The second record has been well received with the first USA pressing of vinyl selling out in a month and a half. (Text: Presseinfo)
