Danielle Whalebone

Whalebone's song "Mirror and The Blade" the second release off her band's album it received a review in New York "Grunge Cake Magazine" and in UK magazine "York Calling". Audiotox reviewed "Lead singer and guitarist Danielle Whalebone channels all our femme-punk favorites, think PJ Harvey-meets-Patti Smith-meet Bats for Lashes. The fuzzy guitar riffs and kick ass yet melancholic vocals create the ultimate nostalgia for those 90s grunge glory days, making us want to reach for our eyeliner and crank up our headphones." Whalebone released "Mirror & The Blade" at The Post Office hotel with special guests The Loveless. Overdrive Magazine promoted the night and gave the single a review. "Wax &Vanity" was the third single released from the album 'Tonic Clonic' Danielle's vocals were described as"sultry and haunting, she feels her words deeply" by Robb Donker writer for 'Americanpancake'. 'Tonic Clonic' was launched at Cherry Bar Friday 13 April 2018 and was followed by an Australian interstate tour with The Mercy Kills. The album received airplay on Triple R, PBS and 4ZZR.

Whalebone began recording the band's debut album Tonic Clonic in 2016, it was recorded over the space of two years. There was a lineup change one year into recording and Whalebone was joined by guitarist Kleber Croccia whose previous band "Volver" was featured in Rolling Stone in 2009 whilst playing the festival circuit in Brazil. Whalebone's songwriting was praised for the lead single "Hunger" executive producer Tommy Faith from Triple J radio said 'Hunger' had a "memorable vocal melody through this track and a charm about it that I didn't expect" "Hunger" was released at was released at 'The Tote' Melbourne, its release was promoted by Heavy Magazine in an interview with Danielle.

Whalebone hosted several residences for Animal Hands at Cherry Bar and was acknowledged for her work being nominated for Cherry Awards in 2015 and 2016 by Cherry Bar owner James Young. In 2016, Whalebone and her band supported The Troggs at the Cherry Bar. She also supported Dallas Frasca at the Northcote Social Club in 2016. Whalebone began recording her debut album Tonic Clonic at Birdland studios. When asked what it was like was recording at a legendary space like Birdland Studios with a producer like Lindsay Gravina? Danielle replied "The best way to describe it is feeling like a tiny little mortal amongst these immortal giants, but over the course of the album, it became like a second home. Never in a million years would I have thought I would have the opportunity to experience a place where so many albums and so many artists that I admire recorded. It's like a pressure cooker, you go in there and come out a different person."- Whalebone, interview Buzz Magazine Australia.

The EP was released at Cherry Bar located on ACDC Lane in Melbourne on 19 April 2013. The EP was recorded at Birdland Studios in Prahran with prestigious producer Lindsay Gravina (Rowland.S Howard, Magic Dirt). The EP featured a cover track written by Matt Johnson (The The) the track was considered comparable to The Kills in a Review by Undercover FM/NEWS. Music reviewer Ali Speers also agreed 'This Is the Day' was 'a stand out cover'. Whalebone was praised for her ability to switch between a sweet as sugar voice and a growl in the track 'Defiance' and for showing all the self-abandonment of a punk rocker in the track "Paper Crown" in a review by The Dwarf Magazine. The first track on the EP 'Defiance' received airplay on radio station RRR 102.7 FM and LA talkback radio. It climbed Australias Triple J Unearthed charts. and received a review in Germanys OX magazine. The EP features the artwork of Lucy Hardie an Australian artist who specializes in fine pen and ink drawings.

After undergoing a sequence of line up changes Whalebone's song "Roaring Girl" was released at Yah Yahs on the 13 September, 'Roaring Girle' is based on the life of Mary Frith, a woman who obtained a reputation as a Virago in the early 17th century. Whalebone was asked in an interview by Beat Magazine what it was like recording at Birdland she states "it was an incredible experience. Lindsay encourages us to push boundaries that we otherwise wouldn't have and as a result, we leave knowing we have given it our very best". 'Roaring Girle' debuted on Australian radio station and the band were special guests on PBS "Go for Broke" hosted by Ken Knievel. The single was also given a spin by presenter Ugly Phil O'Neil on Triple M "Homebrew". Whalebone followed the release with her band's first statewide tour. 'Roaring Girle' received national and international airplay and highly praising reviews. "Grunge is not dead! fronted by Danielle Whalebone has returned and the first single is a killer. "Roaring Girle" deep and hard-hitting. This is a track society has been crying for. Female empowerment at its finest."-Lunney, review Punk Globe Magazine.

Whalebone formed Animal Hands in 2011, she began recording an EP with her band in 2012.