Borne

Formed in Melbourne in 2003, Australian alt-rock band Borne gained global recognition in 2007 with their single "The Guide" being featured as Single of the Week on multiple iTunes Stores, including the US store. The track surged to No. 13 on the US Billboard digital charts and the band made a last-minute appearance at the renowned South by Southwest Festival in Austin, Texas. Borne's music was also prominently featured on TV shows like Big Brother Australia and Friday Night Lights.

In 2007, Borne further solidified their place in the music industry by performing at UK festivals like Hyde Park Calling and Glastonbury, and winning multiple awards at the MusicOz Awards. The band's lyrical appeal extended to US television audiences with their song "Don't Go Now" being included in the show 'October Road'. Borne's lineup at the time included Cameron Tapp on lead vocals and guitar, Steve Kucina on vocals and guitar, Pete McDonald on drums, and Scott Thornburn on bass guitar. Their track "The Guide" continued to make waves, being featured in an Australian Pedigree advertisement in 2009.