Split Seconds is a five piece

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band from

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. The band formed was formed in 2010 by Sean Pollard, a Perth-based singer songwriter. Split Seconds' first self-titled EP was released in 2011, and earned the band win 4 WAMI awards in 2011 including Favourite Newcomer, Most Promising New Act, Best Indie Pop Band and Best Male Vocalist. Many of the songs were written by Pollard. Their single "Bed Down" received high rotation on

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after they were unearthed by the station to play the

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. In 2012 Split Seconds were nominated for 8 WAMI award, winning Best Male Vocalist for Sean Pollard. Their debut album ''You'll Turn Into Me'' was released on 10 August 2012 and features the singles "All You Gotta Do" and "Top Floor." In 2013 the band relocated to

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. In 2014 their EP ''Neil Young and Dumb'' was released.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Awards and nominations

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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References

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