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AIR Awards Of 2012
The AIR Awards of 2012 (or Jägermeister Independent Awards of 2012) is the seventh annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at Revolt Art Space, in Melbourne, Australia on 16 October 2012. The event was sponsored by German liquor brand, Jägermeister for the final time. This year was the first for the category, ''Best Independent Label'', was taken by Sydney hip hop label Elefant Traks, who in the past year have released albums from The Herd, Urthboy, Hermitude, Sietta, The Last Kinection and Sky High. Performers Nominees and winners AIR Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface; other final nominees are listed alphabetically. See also *Music of Australia The music of Australia has an extensive history made of music societies. Indigenous Australian music forms a significant part of the unique heritage of a 40,000- to 60,000-year history which produced the iconic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne ( ; Boonwurrung/Woiwurrung: ''Narrm'' or ''Naarm'') is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second-most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Its name generally refers to a metropolitan area known as Greater Melbourne, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local municipalities, although the name is also used specifically for the local municipality of City of Melbourne based around its central business area. The metropolis occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay and spreads into the Mornington Peninsula, part of West Gippsland, as well as the hinterlands towards the Yarra Valley, the Dandenong and Macedon Ranges. It has a population over 5 million (19% of the population of Australia, as per 2021 census), mostly residing to the east side of the city centre, and its inhabitants are commonly referred to as "Melburnians". The area of Melbourne has been home to Aboriginal Victorians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling & Flying
''Falling & Flying'' is the second studio album by Australian hip hop artist 360. The album was released on 30 September 2011 on Soulmate Records. Writing and development For 360's second studio album, he worked with producers such as M-Phazes, the 2010 winner for 'Best Hip Hop Release', and Styalz Feugo. In an interview with 'All Aussie Hip Hop', he stated: "I think when I write personal and honest music that's when I shine, and that's the angle I've taken with this new album. It's all real." He also referenced the title track, stating that he loved the lyric "even when I'm falling I'm flying", and thought it effectively summed up his outlook on life. The album was described as a cross-genre album, with dubstep, electro and pop influences. For five out of the 13 tracks, he collaborated with other artists, including Pez, Josh Pyke, Gossling and N'fa. Track listing ;Sample credits *"Just Got Started" contains a sample of "1517" performed by The Whitest Boy Alive. *"Killer" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To The Horses
''To the Horses'' is the debut studio album by Australian musician Lanie Lane, released in October 2011. The album peaked at number 12 on the ARIA Charts and was certified gold in 2013. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for fives awards. At the AIR Awards of 2012, Lane won the Best Independent Blues and Roots Album for ''To the Horses''. Reception A reviewer at JB HiFi said "Adding sass to the smoky, sultry sounds of a bygone era, Lanie Lane is an undeniable talent who draws on the past and plants it very firmly in the here and now. Imbued with the spirit of Muddy Waters, and channeling the grit of Billie Holiday Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop si ..., Lanie Lane wraps the sounds of a golden age around a voice that is as rich and warm as it is sweet. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lanie Lane
Lanie Lane (born 11 February 1987) is the stage name of Lanier Stefanie Myra Johnston, an Australian blues-jazz singer-songwriter and guitarist. Lane released two studio albums between 2011 and 2014. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, Lane was nominated for five awards. In February 2015, Lane announced she was "quitting" the music industry. Lane used a 1957 guitar named Betty, a 1966 electric Gibson named BoDidd (after Bo Diddley) and an unnamed 1960 archtop guitar. The album track, "Betty Baby", is dedicated to the guitar. Biography 1987–2009: Early Years Lanie (pronounced "Lannie") Lane was born on 11 February 1987 as Lanier Stefanie Myra Johnston and grew up in Sydney. 2010–2013: ''To the Horses'' On 24 September 2010, she issued her debut single, "What Do I Do", which was the theme song for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation TV series, ''Crownies'' from July to December 2011. In February 2011, Lane recorded the majority of her debut album. In August 2011, Lane re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rubens
The Rubens are an Australian alternative rock band from Menangle, New South Wales. The band comprises the three Margin brothers, Zaac, Sam and Elliott, and friends Scott Baldwin and William Zeglis. Their debut self-titled album ''The Rubens'' gained them domestic success with it reaching number 3 on the ARIA Charts and being nominated for a J Award for Album of the Year. Band members * Sammuel Margin – lead vocals, guitar * Scott Baldwin – drums * Elliott Margin – keyboards, backing vocals * Izaac Margin – lead guitar * William Zeglis – bass guitar Career In 2011, their debut single, "Lay It Down", was voted number 57 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2011. Their next single, "My Gun", was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2012 ARIA Awards and was voted number 10 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2012. In May 2015, the band released the lead single from their second album, called "Hallelujah". The album, ''Hoops'', was released in August 2015. The follow-up single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Husky (band)
Husky are an indie folk band from Melbourne, Australia. They have opened for Neil Young, Devendra Banhart, Gotye, The Shins. History 2007-2013: ''Quiet Little Rage'' & ''Forever So'' In 2007, the band recorded and mixed an album at Sing Sing Recording Studios in Melbourne, with all songs written and produced by Husky Gawenda. The album was released in 2008 under the title ''Quiet Little Rage''. In 2011 and prior to release of ''Forever So'' Gawenda said "Unfortunately that record didn't get a proper release. We didn't have a label, didn't have any money, didn't know what we were doing. We did everything ourselves, even publicity. It never really got heard oto call that our first album would be inaccurate; it's more like a demo, even though we put a lot of work into it." In March 2011, Husky uploaded "History's Door" onto Triple J Unearthed, which gained attain. Gideon Preiss said "Things started to escalate after Unearthed; we had been doing everything ourselves for a while, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Awkward (song)
"Awkward" is a song recorded by Australian indie pop band San Cisco and released in September 2011 as the lead single from their second extended play of the same name (2012). In January 2012, the song was voted number 7 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2011, and following this result, debuted and peaked at number 32 on the ARIA Singles Chart in February 2012 and was certified platinum in Australia in 2013. The song was later also voted number 78 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of the 2010s. The song is a story of a young man stalking his crush, with duelling vocals by Jordi Davieson and Scarlett Stevens. At the 2012 West Australian Music Industry Awards The Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMis) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). The WAMi Awards are Western Aust ..., the song won Most Popular Music Video and Most Popular Single. In 2020, the song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Cisco
San Cisco is an Australian indie pop band that formed in 2009 under the original name of King George, in Fremantle, Western Australia. The band are a Trio (music), three-piece, and currently consists of Jordi Davieson (guitar, lead vocals), Josh Biondillo (guitar, vocals) and Scarlett Stevens (drums, vocals). Davieson and Biondillo share duties on keyboards. In November 2011, the band was signed by Albert Productions, but moved to Island Records for the release of its debut album. In October 2012, the band described its 'wikt:vibe, vibe' as "squelchy, crispy, streamlined, hairy, indie". At the ARIA Music Awards of 2013 the group were nominated for ARIA Award for Best Independent Release, Best Independent Release and ARIA Award for Best Dance Release, Best Dance Release for the album; and Best Video for "Fred Astaire", which was directed by Andrew Nowrojee. History Formation The three male members of San Cisco attended the same high school, Christian Brothers College, Fremantle, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh Mercy (band)
Oh Mercy were an Australian indie rock band formed by Alexander Gow. The band released five studio albums, '' Privileged Woes'' (2009), '' Great Barrier Grief'' (2011), '' Deep Heat'' (2012), '' When We Talk About Love'' (2015) and ''Café Oblivion'' (2018). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2015 they won Best Adult Contemporary Album for ''When We Talk About Love''. History Oh Mercy was an indie rock band, formed as a duo in Melbourne in 2006 by former De La Salle College students Alexander Gow on lead vocals and guitar, and Thomas Savage on lead vocals, piano and guitar. The band name is from Bob Dylan's September 1989 album of the same name. Their music has received high rotation on Australian national radio station, Triple J, since April 2007. Oh Mercy expanded to a quartet by 2008 with Eliza Lam on bass guitar and Peter McDonald on drums. The quartet issued a six-track extended play, ''In the Nude for Love'', in May 2009 which ''Electric Skeleton''s reviewer noticed the gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpine (band)
Alpine were an Australian indie pop band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2009. History Alpine released their debut EP, ''Zurich'', in November 2010. Preceded by the "Hands" single in late 2011, their debut album, ''A Is for Alpine'', was released in Australia in 2012 and in the US in 2013. The album was featured on Triple J prior to its release, and debuted at No. 11 on the ARIA chart. The album's second single, "Gasoline", was released in July 2012. It reached No. 31 in the 2012 Triple J Hottest 100, and was described by ''Pitchfork'' as an "unforgettably light and charismatic gem". Alpine were nominated for ARIA Award for Breakthrough Artist - Release and Best Video (for "Hands") at the 2012 ARIA Music Awards. They toured the United States in March 2013, playing shows in Los Angeles and New York City, and in September made their US television debut on '' Jimmy Kimmel Live!''. At the APRA Music Awards of 2013, the band members were nominated for Breakthrough Songwr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinking In Textures
''Thinking in Textures'' is the debut extended play (EP) by Australian musician Chet Faker. It was released on 23 March 2012 by Opulent and Remote Control Records. The album won Best Independent Single/EP at the Australian Independent Records Awards. Track listing Personnel Technical * Chet Faker — production * Andrei Eremin — mastering Visuals and imagery * Christopher Doyle — art direction Art director is the title for a variety of similar job functions in theater, advertising, marketing, publishing, fashion, film and television, the Internet, and video games. It is the charge of a sole art director to supervise and unify the visi ..., design * Jefton Sungkar — photography Charts Release history References {{Authority control 2012 debut EPs Chet Faker albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Temper Trap (album)
''The Temper Trap'' is the second studio album by the Australian indie rock band of the same name, The Temper Trap, released in Australia through Liberation Music on 18 May 2012. A deluxe edition of the album was also released on iTunes Store, containing three bonus tracks: "Want", "The Trouble with Pain" and "Everybody Leaves in the End". It is the band's first album as a five-piece since Joseph Greer was added as a permanent member of the band. Singles * " Need Your Love" was released for streaming and purchase from digital outlets on 23 March 2012, being officially released on 7 May. A video was released for the song before its release date on 13 April 2012. * "Trembling Hands" was announced as the second single from the album and it was released as a hype single, released the week before the album's release on 9 May 2012. A video was released for the song after its release date on 1 June 2012. Reception ''The Temper Trap'' received mixed reviews from critics. According to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
