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AIR Awards Of 2015
The AIR Awards of 2015 (or Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards of 2015) is the tenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at The Meat Market, North Melbourne North Melbourne is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melbourne local government area. North Melbourne recorded a population of 14,953 at ... on 22 October 2015. The event was again sponsored by Australian liquor brand, Carlton Dry. The Carlton Dry Global Music Grant award was removed this year, after two previous appearances. Courtney Barnett won ''Best Independent Artist'' and ''Best Independent Single'' for the second consecutive year. Performers * Bad//Dreems *Airling * Dead Letter Circus *Harts and John Butler Nominees and winners AIR Awards Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface; other final nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Melbourne
North Melbourne is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melbourne local government area. North Melbourne recorded a population of 14,953 at the 2021 census. North Melbourne is bounded by the CityLink freeway to the west, Victoria Street to the south, O'Connell and Peel Streets to the east and Flemington Road to the north. Since July 2008 its local government area has been the City of Melbourne, when it took over the administration of parts of Kensington and North Melbourne that were previously under the City of Moonee Valley, resulting in an increase of approximately 4760 residents and almost 3000 workers (2006 Census). Formerly known as Hotham, it was essentially a working class area, with some middle class pockets, and was one of the first towns in Victoria to be granted Municipal status. Today it continues to undergo gentrification, noted for its Victorian architectu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down To Earth (Flight Facilities Album)
''Down to Earth'' is the debut studio album by Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities, released on 24 October 2014 by Future Classic. The album debuted and peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart in November 2014. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, the album was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Dance Release and Best Cover Art. At the J Awards of 2014, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year. Of the group's six singles released prior to the album, three were omitted from the album—"Foreign Language", "With You" and "I Didn't Believe". All three were later recorded live for '' Live with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra'' (2015). By the end of 2015, the album was certified Gold for sales of more than 35,000 units. "Stand Still" was remixed by Australian future bass producer Wave Racer. Release and promotion On 24 August 2014, Flight Facilities uploaded a video to YouTube to promote the release of their album and upcoming tour dates. The vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlon Williams (album)
''Marlon Williams'' is the solo debut self-titled studio album by New Zealand musician Marlon Williams. It was released in 2015 under Caroline Australia. Track listing All tracks composed by Marlon Williams; except where noted. Personnel *Marlon Williams - vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar on "After All" and "I'm Lost Without You", synthesizer on "I'm Lost Without You" *Ben Woolley - bass guitar, backing vocals *AJ Park - drums * Aldous Harding - backing vocals on "Hello Miss Lonesome", "Lonely Side of Her", "Silent Passage", "Strange Things" and "Everyone's Got Something to Say" *Aaron Tokona - acoustic and electric guitar on Hello Miss Lonesome" *Joe McCallum - drums on "Silent Passage" *Rang Lloyd - electric guitar on "Dark Child" *Simon Gregory - electric guitar on "I'm Lost Without You" *John Egenes - pedal steel on "Silent Passage" *Ben Edwards - synthesizer on "Dark Child" and "Strange Things" *Anita Clark - violin on "Strange Things" *Mikey Somerfield - violin o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marlon Williams (musician)
Marlon Williams (born 31 December 1990) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor based in Melbourne, Australia. Primarily known as a solo artist, he works and tours with his backing band The Yarra Benders and first came to attention as front-man of The Unfaithful Ways and for his collaborative work with musician Delaney Davidson. Early life and family Williams was born in Christchurch to David Williams, a librarian and musician, and Jenny Rendall, a visual artist, and raised in the nearby port town of Lyttelton, New Zealand, Lyttelton. He is of Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki, Ngāi Tai descent. Williams had a musical upbringing and was a member of the choir of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch, Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, which toured Europe in 2009–10. He was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School and learned to play guitar during his final year there. Career 2007–2013: Early career with The Unfaithful Ways and Delaney D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Gospel Album
''The Gospel Album'' is the third studio album from Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. It is performed in a mixture of both Yolngu and English. The album was announced in May and is described as 'a uniquely Indigenous approach to gospel songs with an expanded sound that combines new hymns, and reimagined gospel songs' The album was released on 31 July 2015 and reached number three on the ARIA charts in August 2015. The album is a dedication to Gurrumul's mother and aunts, who brought him up with songs and lullabies from the church at Elcho Island. As a small boy Gurrumul was not only influenced by the traditional music of his clan but by the gospel music he heard at the local Methodist church. It is a re-imagining of the spiritual songs that came to north-east Arnhem Land via Christian missionaries. The album cover who captured by Sydney photographer Nic Walker. A music video for "Jesu" was released on 3 July 2015. A music video for "Amazing Grace" (featuring Paul Kelly) was relea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (22 January 1971 – 25 July 2017), commonly known as Gurrumul and also referred to since his death as Dr G. Yunupingu, was an Aboriginal Australian musician of the Yolŋu peoples. A multi-instrumentalist, he played drums, keyboards, guitar (a right-hand-strung guitar played left-handed) and didgeridoo, but it was the clarity of his singing voice that attracted rave reviews. He sang stories of his land both in Yolŋu languages such as Gaalpu, Gumatj or Djambarrpuynu, a dialect related to Gumatj, and in English. Although his solo career brought him wider acclaim, he was also formerly a member of Yothu Yindi and later of Saltwater Band. He was the most commercially successful Aboriginal Australian musician at the time of his death. As of 2020, it is estimated that Yunupingu has sold half a million records globally. Life and career Early life (1971–1989) The first of four sons born to Ganyinurra (Daisy), of the Gumal clan, and Nyambi "Terry" Yunupi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gon' Boogaloo
''Gon' Boogaloo'' is the fifth album by Australian blues musician C. W. Stoneking. It was released in October 2014 and peaked at number 17 on the ARIA Charts. AT the ARIA Music Awards of 2015, the album won ARIA Award for Best Blues and Roots Album. At the AIR Awards of 2015 The AIR Awards of 2015 (or Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards of 2015) is the tenth annual Australian Independent Record Labels Association Music Awards (generally known as the AIR Awards) and was an award ceremony at The Meat Market, North Me ..., the album won Best Independent Blues and Roots Album. Track listing # "How Long" – 3:14 # "The Zombie" – 3:53 # "Get On the Floor" – 3:47 # "The Thing I Done" – 3:20 # "Tomorrow Gon' Be Too Late" – 3:06 # "Mama Got the Blues" – 3:24 # "Goin' Back South" – 3:31 # "The Jungle Swing" – 3:16 # "Good Luck Charm" – 2:45 # "I'm the Jungle Man" – 3:00 # "On a Desert Isle" – 4:42 # "We Gon' Boogaloo" – 3:27 Charts References 2014 alb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Wallpaper
Gabriel Strum, known professionally as Japanese Wallpaper, is an Australian indie pop singer-songwriter and producer. He released his debut single "Breathe In" featuring Wafia on 10 October 2013. The song featured in Zach Braff's film ''Wish I Was Here''. Strum has had three songs feature in the Triple J Hottest 100: "Between Friends" featuring Jesse Davidson at No. 97 (2014), "Forces" featuring Airling at No. 69 (2015) and " In Motion" featuring Allday at No. 44 (2017). He released his debut album ''Glow'' on 18 October 2019. Biography Strum is originally from Melbourne, and was the winner of Triple J Unearthed High competition in 2014. Since then, he has studied music composition and has produced for numerous notable Australian acts including: Mallrat, Holy Holy, Wafia, Eilish Gilligan, Bec Sandridge and Allday. Japanese Wallpaper served as the support act for Lily Allen on her 2019 national tour of Australia. Discography Albums EPs Singles As lead artist As featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Client Liaison
Client Liaison are an Australian indie pop duo made up of vocalist Monte Morgan, and keyboardist and producer Harvey Miller. The pair first came to prominence in 2012 after the release of their first music video "End of the Earth", and went on to release a self-titled EP in 2014, and studio album ''Diplomatic Immunity'' in 2016. Their second studio album, ''Divine Intervention'' was released on 1 October 2021. Background Origins Client Liaison was formed in Melbourne in 2009 by former Geelong Grammar schoolmates Monte Morgan (born 1985) and Harvey Miller (born 22 May 1988). Influenced by late '80s and early '90s electronic and house music, the pair produces a style of music described by them as "faux-fi", and incorporate a similar 1980s Australia theme into their personas. As part of this image, the pair draw a wide range of Australian references into their performances and music videos, and often make reference to brands such Ansett, Foster's, and Diners Club, and ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Briggs (rapper)
Adam Briggs (born 28 August 1986), who performs as Briggs and self-describes as Senator Briggs (although not a member of the Australian Senate), is an Indigenous Australian rapper, record label owner, comedy writer, actor, and author. Briggs became well known as a "solo rapper", signing with Golden Era Records in 2009, before co-founding the hip hop duo A.B. Original in 2016. As a solo artist, Briggs has released one EP, ''Homemade Bombs'' in 2009, and two albums, 2010's ''The Blacklist'' and 2014's ''Sheplife''. He has also made appearances on songs with Hilltop Hoods, the Funkoars, Drapht and The Last Kinection. In the live arena, he has supported international artists such as Ice Cube, KRS-One, Necro, Ghostface Killah, Dilated Peoples, M.O.P., and Pharoahe Monch.Briggs' biography on Golden Era Records website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire And The Flood
"Fire and the Flood" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, and released on 24 July 2015 as the first single from deluxe edition (and fourth overall) of his debut studio album ''Dream Your Life Away'' (2014). It was also featured in the Warner Bros CGI-animated film Storks. Background Joy wrote the song in February 2015 and recorded it in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, largest city in the U.S. state, state of California and the List of United States cities by population, sec .... Joy explains; "There was a couple of moments when the song started coming together. I wrote this guitar riff that ended up being the line that the horns play and just a few lyrics that were rolling around in my head... When we were recording it, it feels like an epic song so we may as well treat it that way." Music video The music video was directed by Hayley Young an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Dreems
Bad Dreems (stylised as Bad//Dreems) are an Australian rock band from Adelaide, South Australia. The band comprises Ben Marwe (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Alex Cameron (lead guitar, backing vocals), Alistair Wells (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Miles Wilson (drums). The band first formed in 2011, releasing their debut EP in 2013. Since then, they have released three studio albums to date, with all three reaching the top 40 on the ARIA charts and receiving widespread critical acclaim. The group have also performed alongside the likes of Midnight Oil, DMA'S, Scientists and The Chats, and have toured internationally on numerous occasions. History 2011–2013: Origins and ''Badlands'' Bad//Dreems was first formed in the middle of 2011, after guitarist Alex Cameron had moved back to Adelaide following a stint in Melbourne as a member of indie-rock band Dardanelles. While playing at a local football club, Cameron crossed paths with Ben Marwe, with whom he began writing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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