Josh Pyke is an Australian singer-songwriting musician, best known for his songs "Middle of the Hill" which was voted number 19 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2005, "Memories and Dust" and "Private Education" which were voted number 38 and 57 respectively in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2006. Biography Josh Pyke was in his first band by age 12 and played his first performance in front of 650 parents and students at his primary school graduation. Playing guitar and initial song writing efforts came aged 14. Despite his aptitude for song writing and performance, he stayed 'under the radar' throughout his high school years at Fort Street High School. http://www.smh.com.au/news/gig-reviews/josh-pyke/2007/04/09/1175970989534.html Whilst part of Sydney band An Empty Flight he successfully applied for a grant from the Music Board of the Australia Council under the Buzz Project