based producer Teejay Terreblanche was involved with "Bikini Weather". Singer Shane Durrant from popular South African band Desmond and the Tutus, as well as local hip hop star Zubz made guest appearances on the album. This was the first album where all tracks were written and recorded by the new five-piece line-up. This resulted in a more mature and well-rounded sound for the band. The band was described as one of the highlights of the Cape Town 'Up the Creek' festival in February 2014. Good Morning Sunshine won best album at the 2014 MK awards, Couch Potato reached no. 4 on 5FM's top 40, Good Morning Sunshine reached no 3 5FM's top 40 and Bikini Weather no 19 5FM's top 40. The Good Morning, Sunshine music video also went to number 1 on the South African MTV Rock Chart. The band won best video at the 2014 MK Awards for their 2011 release Waterworks from their first album You're Underfed, I'm Wonderful. Youthless was Released 5 January 2015. However on 15 February 2015, Shortstraw celebrated the official album launch at The Bassline in Johannesburg along with special guest Sawagi. Those Meddling Kids was released 1 September 2017. Awards Won MK Awards 2014 Best Album for Good Morning Sunshine MK Awards 2014 Best Video for Waterworks MK Award 2013 Best Indie for One Long Day MK MVP for Waterworks 2012 Nominated 2014: MTV Africa Music Awards – Best Alternative Members Current Alastair Thomas – lead vocals and guitar Tom Revington – lead guitar Gad De Combes – keyboard and backing vocals Russell Grant – bass guitar Jake Rubinstein – drums Former Jason Hartford – guitar and keyboard Phil Brierley – bass Oliver Nathan – drums and backing vocals Discography 2008 – We Slept Through it All EP 2011 – You're Underfed, I'm Wonderful 2013 – Good Morning, Sunshine 2015 – Youthless 2017 – Those Meddling Kids 2022 – Fine Thanks, And You? References External links South African musical groups Musical groups established in 2007