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'''Neon and the Argie Bees''' are an Australian virtual band, founded in 2011 by [[NeonWabbit|Darien Brice Dickinson]], as the music outfit of [[Studio RGB-Newt]] / [[The Fishal Project]], to produce soundtracks and other original studio albums for their productions. They are managed by The Fishal Project's independent record label, [[Fishal Project Records]].
'''Neon and the Argie Bees''' (previously stylized as '''Neon & The Argie Bees''') are an Australian virtual band and orchestra, founded in 2011 by [[NeonWabbit|Darien Brice Dickinson]], as the music outfit of [[Studio RGB-Newt]] / [[The Fishal Project]], to produce soundtracks and other original studio albums for their productions. They are managed by The Fishal Project's independent record label, [[Fishal Project Records]].


Comprised of [[:Category:Characters|NeonWabbit characters]], spearheaded by [[Neon Mascot]] and other rotating members in multicoloured bee costumes, such as [[Flye]] 'n' [[Frie]], and [[Nyah]] (who also appears in Argie Bees spinoff band [[Mira & Fret]] as the second guitarist), they experiment in a wide variety of genres, including Experimental, Heavy Metal, and Pop Rock.
Comprised of [[:Category:Characters|NeonWabbit characters]], spearheaded by [[Neon Mascot]] (in his regular outfit) and other rotating members in multicoloured bee costumes, such as [[Flye]] 'n' [[Frie]], and [[Nyah]] (who also appears in Argie Bees spinoff band [[Mira & Fret]] as the second guitarist), they experiment in a wide variety of genres, including Experimental, Heavy Metal, and Pop Rock.


== History ==
== History ==
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=== Creation and early years (2011–2015) ===
=== Creation and early years (2011–2015) ===


A early version of the band, Neon and the Wabbits, was created in 2011 to be listed as the artist name for a few joke tracks created for the [[Know Your Meme]] community, one of which was titled and stylized as "'''Bold Lettering''' (Before the Brackets)".
A early version of the band, Neon and the Wabbits, was created in 2011 to be listed as the artist name for a few joke tracks created for the [[Know Your Meme]] community, one of which was titled and stylized as "[[Bold Lettering (Before the Brackets)|'''Bold Lettering''' (Before the Brackets)]]".


During these years, they also composed the theme songs "[[Really Neat!]]" and "[[Accordio Nyah]]" for both The Fishal Project and Studio RGB-Newt's ident cards/ending logos as used in animations, games, and video productions.
During these years, they also composed the theme songs "[[Really Neat!]]" and "[[Accordio Nyah]]" for both The Fishal Project and Studio RGB-Newt's ident cards/ending logos as used in animations, games, and video productions.
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=== Return and "Put Down Your Pickaxe" (2018–2019) ===
=== Return and "Put Down Your Pickaxe" (2018–2019) ===


A song was required for use as the credits theme of [[The Aussie Goldmine]]'s original animated series pitch pilot, resulting in the creation of two demo versions of "[[Put Down Your Pickaxe]]". As a test to see the process of uploading to music streaming services, the two demos were bundled together in November 2023, and distributed via Distrokid, with self-published Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and Newgrounds versions of the single released shortly after.
As music was required for usage in ''[[The Aussie Goldmine]]'''s original animated series pitch pilot, a soundtrack EP (''[[Music from The Aussie Goldmine's Original Pitch Pilot]]'') was produced, but subsequently lost to time. The only surviving track from this effort was "[[Put Down Your Pickaxe]]", the end credits theme, due to it being included in a test upload of the end credits sequence.


=== Second hiatus and "Caring for Carin" demo (2020–2022) ===
As a further test to see the process of uploading to music streaming services, two demos of the track were bundled together in November 2023, and distributed via Distrokid, with self-published Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and Newgrounds versions of the single released shortly after.
 
=== Second hiatus (2020–2022) ===


As no Studio RGB-Newt productions required an original soundtrack during the start of the 2020s, the band is said to have taken a second hiatus during these years.
As no Studio RGB-Newt productions required an original soundtrack during the start of the 2020s, the band is said to have taken a second hiatus during these years.


While on this "hiatus", a demo for "[[Caring for Carin]]" was produced in mid-2022, and was left abandoned until its later promo release a few years later.
While on this "hiatus", a demo for "[[Caring for Carin]]" was produced in mid-2022, but was left abandoned.


=== ''The Thirst Tides'' and ''The Thirst B-Sides'' (2023–present) ===
=== ''The Thirst Tides'' and ''The Thirst B-Sides'' (2023–present) ===
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== Musical style and influences ==
== Musical style and influences ==


The band has gone on record to say they have been inspired by mainstream alternative rock artists Muse, Coldplay, and Green Day, as well as underground indie artists such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, bo en, Bill Wurtz, Jack Stauber, and Tally Hall.
The band has gone on record to say they have been inspired by mainstream alternative rock artists Muse, Coldplay, and Green Day, as well as "underground indie artists" such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Pond, GUM, MGMT, bo en, Bill Wurtz, Jack Stauber, and Tally Hall (including side projects like Miracle Musical and Joe Hawley's solo efforts).


=== Instrumentation ===
=== Instrumentation ===
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* "[[Put Down Your Pickaxe]]" <small>(2017 Demo version / 2019 Epic version)</small> (2023 single)
* "[[Put Down Your Pickaxe]]" <small>(2017 Demo version / 2019 Epic version)</small> (2023 single)
* ''[[The Thirst Tides]]'' (2024 album)
 
* ''[[The Thirst B-Sides]]'' (compilation album/EP)
=== Unreleased ===
 
* "[[Caring for Carin]]" (upcoming promo release)
* ''[[The Thirst Tides]]'' (upcoming album)
* ''[[The Thirst B-Sides]]'' (upcoming compilation album/EP)
* ''[[2... 2!]]'' (upcoming album)
* ''[[Farewell Stairwell]]'' (upcoming album)
* ''[[Album of Celestial Abandon]]'' (upcoming album)


== Videography ==
== Videography ==
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* [https://neonwabbit.newgrounds.com/audio NeonWabbit's Audio] on Newgrounds
* [https://neonwabbit.newgrounds.com/audio NeonWabbit's Audio] on Newgrounds
* [https://audiomack.com/neonwabbit NeonWabbit] on Audiomack
* [https://audiomack.com/neonwabbit NeonWabbit] on Audiomack
=== Meta ===
* [https://last.fm/music/Neon+and+the+Argie+Bees Neon and the Argie Bees] on Last.fm


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Neon and the Argie Bees
Also known as
  • Mascot + A Redgreen Band
  • The Argie Bees
  • mRGB / RGBS
OriginSydney, NSW, Australia
Genres
  • Alternative
  • Experimental
  • Pop
  • Rock
  • Soundtrack
DiscographyNeon and the Argie Bees discography
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsFishal Project Records
SpinoffsMira & Fret
MembersVirtual: Actual:
Darien Brice Dickinson
Websitergbs.bandcamp.com

Neon and the Argie Bees (previously stylized as Neon & The Argie Bees) are an Australian virtual band and orchestra, founded in 2011 by Darien Brice Dickinson, as the music outfit of Studio RGB-Newt / The Fishal Project, to produce soundtracks and other original studio albums for their productions. They are managed by The Fishal Project's independent record label, Fishal Project Records.

Comprised of NeonWabbit characters, spearheaded by Neon Mascot (in his regular outfit) and other rotating members in multicoloured bee costumes, such as Flye 'n' Frie, and Nyah (who also appears in Argie Bees spinoff band Mira & Fret as the second guitarist), they experiment in a wide variety of genres, including Experimental, Heavy Metal, and Pop Rock.

History

Creation and early years (2011–2015)

A early version of the band, Neon and the Wabbits, was created in 2011 to be listed as the artist name for a few joke tracks created for the Know Your Meme community, one of which was titled and stylized as "Bold Lettering (Before the Brackets)".

During these years, they also composed the theme songs "Really Neat!" and "Accordio Nyah" for both The Fishal Project and Studio RGB-Newt's ident cards/ending logos as used in animations, games, and video productions.

Hiatus (2016–2017)

The band is said to have been on hiatus a few years after their founding, as NeonWabbit focused on college, however, they did make a couple of tracks and covers as background music for his student films, including Breath (2015) and Parramajestique (2015).

Return and "Put Down Your Pickaxe" (2018–2019)

As music was required for usage in The Aussie Goldmine's original animated series pitch pilot, a soundtrack EP (Music from The Aussie Goldmine's Original Pitch Pilot) was produced, but subsequently lost to time. The only surviving track from this effort was "Put Down Your Pickaxe", the end credits theme, due to it being included in a test upload of the end credits sequence.

As a further test to see the process of uploading to music streaming services, two demos of the track were bundled together in November 2023, and distributed via Distrokid, with self-published Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and Newgrounds versions of the single released shortly after.

Second hiatus (2020–2022)

As no Studio RGB-Newt productions required an original soundtrack during the start of the 2020s, the band is said to have taken a second hiatus during these years.

While on this "hiatus", a demo for "Caring for Carin" was produced in mid-2022, but was left abandoned.

The Thirst Tides and The Thirst B-Sides (2023–present)

Efforts to create an original album of songs not associated with any Studio RGB-Newt production resumed in 2023, after earlier attempts since the band's founding. This resulted in the decision to produce a 15-track album titled The Thirst Tides, with each song having a different genre. The theme of water was decided upon for this debut album as NeonWabbit's first ever project, Surfman in the "NO" Race, also focused on water.

Out of the 15 tracks, 8 were decided to be turned into singles, with each single having a separate new song as a B-side. These B-sides are to be compiled in an EP titled The Thirst B-Sides. The remaining tracks from the main album will also technically be released as singles, but labelled as "promo releases", with remixes of themselves serving as their B-sides, not entirely new songs. Additionally, bonus tracks are included on certain releases, such as "A Thirst Quenched" appearing on the B-sides compilation EP, and "Where Is Clover?" appearing on the single release of "Seabreeze".

All tracks from these projects will have their own music video or lyric video, and unique art style, themes, and fonts for their cover art and other promo material.

Related projects

Musical style and influences

The band has gone on record to say they have been inspired by mainstream alternative rock artists Muse, Coldplay, and Green Day, as well as "underground indie artists" such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Pond, GUM, MGMT, bo en, Bill Wurtz, Jack Stauber, and Tally Hall (including side projects like Miracle Musical and Joe Hawley's solo efforts).

Instrumentation

Lyrics

Band members

Discography

Main article: Neon and the Argie Bees discography

Unreleased

Videography

Main article: Neon and the Argie Bees videography

Concerts

Legacy

Awards and nominations

See also

Notes

References

External links

YouTube

Other streaming services

Meta

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