There are at least two bands with the name Botany Bay. The first: Botany Bay's music constitues a mix of world music, electronica and alternative pop and rock, augmented with classical arrangements, jazz-influenced experiments and often interspersed with a melancholic mood. Botany Bay was formed in 1996 by Stephan Kleinert, then member and producer of the experimental rock/pop collective Ubik Paint. From 2006 to 2009, Botany Bay consisted mainly of Stephan Kleinert (instruments, programming) and Laura Dietrich (lead vocals, keyboards), aided by an ever-changing cast of guest musicians. In June 2007, Laura and Stephan finished recording the second album "Grounded", which they had recorded in a period of over four years and with the help of numerous guest musicians. Although "Grounded" doesn't tell a continuous story, it is a concept album in the sense that all tracks are connected to each other thematically and/or musically. The all-acoustic live premiere of "Grounded" took place at the "Kulturfenster" in Heidelberg in October 2007. Since the release of "Grounded" under a creative commons licence, Botany Bay regularly occupy top ranks in german internet charts such as podparade, starfrosch and free music charts, as well as being played in numerous podcasts. However, "traditional" media have ignored Botany Bay up to now. After the release of "Grounded", the new tracks "Voices", "Inhale" and "The Real World" were made available on the internet via the band's homepage

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