The Potbelleez
The Potbelleez | |
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Origin | |
Years active | 2003 | –present
Labels | Vicious (2003–2013), Ministry of Sound Australia (2013–present), Frenetic, Kontor |
Members | Dave Goode Jonny Sonic Ilan Kidron |
Past members | Blue MC |
Website | thepotbelleez |
The Potbelleez are a three-member Irish-Australian electro-house and dance music group, which formed in 2003 as a duo by DJs Dave Goode (a.k.a. David Greene) and Jonny Sonic (Jonathon Murphy). In 2005 they were joined by rapper Blue MC (Marisa Lock) on vocals and in 2006 by iKid (Ilan Kidron) on vocals. In October 2007, the group issued their breakthrough single, "Don't Hold Back", which peaked at No. 5 on the ARIA Singles Chart and, in 2011, it was certified 3× Platinum by ARIA. On 22 November 2008 their debut self-titled album was released, which reached No. 17 on the ARIA Albums Chart. On 27 May 2011 they issued a second studio album, Destination Now, which peaked at the same position. It spawned Gold and Multi Platinum-accredited singles "Hello" (2010) and "From the Music" (2011).
Music career
The Potbelleez were formed in Sydney in 2003 as an electro-house and dance music group. Both founders David Greene (a.k.a. Dave Goode) and Jonathon Murphy (Jonny Sonic) were born in
In October 2007, the group issued their breakthrough single, "
Their music has been featured on
In March and April 2008, The Potbelleez supported the German band
The Potbelleez' follow-up single to "Don't Hold Back" was "Are You with Me", which was released in Australia on 31 May 2008 and was the Most Added Song to Australian radio on it debut. They performed the song at many live events, including on TV show
In January 2009, The Potbelleez performed songs from their album for the annual
in 2010 The Potbelleez "Don't Hold Back" was first used in TV commercial for Jeep Motor Cars Australia. Jeep "Don't Hold Back" has since become one of the most successful and longest running TV Synch campaigns in Australia currently running for over 8 years. Their song "
In March 2011, The Potbelleez began a 14-date sold-out tour with American R&B singer
In August 2012 it was announced on the band's Facebook and Twitter accounts that MC Blue had departed the band to pursue a solo project. "It's been an unforgettable experience for me in one the hardest working bands in Australia, we are all immensely proud of what we have achieved over the years and I'm now super excited to be embarking on my solo journey" Blue MC.
They released their new single "Here on Earth" via Ministry of Sound on 4 July 2014.[16]
In September 2016, "
Side projects
The Potbelleez' lead singer, Ilan Kidron, also performs in a cinematic fuzz folk duo, Freaks in Love, with his wife and film maker, Samantha Rebillet.
Members
- Dave Goode (David Greene) – producer, engineer, programming, DJ
- Jonny Sonic (Jon Murphy) – producer, engineer, programming, DJ
- iKid (Ilan Kidron) – vocals, guitar
- (former member - Marisa Lock (Blue MC) - 2005-2012)
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Ilan Kidron
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Former member Marisa Lock (Blue MC)
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart position |
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AUS [15] | ||
The Potbelleez |
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17 |
Destination Now |
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17 |
EPs
Title | Details | Peak chart position | |
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AUS Dance [24] |
AUS Hitseek [25] | ||
In the Junkyard |
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18 | 4 |
Kiss My Ass |
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— | — |
Energy |
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— | — |
The Standard |
|
— | — |
Nummular |
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— | — |
Dunny Bowl Break |
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— | — |
Hit & Run |
|
— | — |
Copy and Pasty |
|
— | — |
Singles
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications
|
Album | |||
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AUS [15] |
AUS Club [33] |
NZL [34] |
GER [35] | ||||
2007 | "Junkyard" | — | 2 | — | — | In the Junkyard and The Potbelleez | |
"Duuurty Dreemz" | — | 19 | — | — | |||
"Don't Hold Back" | 5 | 1 | 17 | 54 | The Potbelleez | ||
2008 | "Are You with Me" | 15 | 2 | — | — |
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"Trouble Trouble" | 54 | 22 | — | — | |||
2009 | "Duuurty Dreemz" ( Andy Van remix)[38]
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— | — | — | — | ||
2010 | "Hello" | 19 | 9 | — | — |
|
Destination Now |
"Shake It" | 51 | 11 | — | — | |||
2011 | "From the Music" | 16 | 9 | 35 | — |
| |
"Midnight Midnight" | 48 | 12 | — | — | |||
"Feed Off Me" | — | 42 | — | — | |||
2013 | "Saved in a Bottle" | 48 | 4 | — | — | Non-album singles | |
"Magic Number" (featuring B.o.B) | —[A] | 30 | — | — | |||
2014 | "Here on Earth"[41] | — | 12 | — | — | ||
"All the Way" (with Marcus Santoro)[42] | — | 33 | — | — | |||
2016 | "Horny" (featuring Zoë Badwi)[43] | — | 9 | — | — | ||
" Shout"[44]
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— | — | — | — | |||
2017 | "Show Me Where Your Love Is"[45] | — | 40 | — | — | ||
"Keep On Loving"[46] | — | 7 | — | — | |||
2018 | "Go for Gold"[47] | — | 12 | — | — | ||
"The Moment"[48] | — | 30 | — | — | |||
"Let the Music Do the Work"[49] | — | 23 | — | — | |||
2019 | "Energy"[50] | — | — | — | — | Energy |
Notes
- ^ "Magic Number" did not enter the ARIA Singles Chart, but charted at number 20 on the ARIA Dance Singles Chart.[40]
Remixes
- May 2007: "Running" on Evermore's extended play Never Let You Go.
- July 2008: "Twisted" by Brian McFadden. The Potbelleez also produced the track.
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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AIR Awards of 2011[51][52] | Destination Now | Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album | Nominated |
APRA Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | |
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2009 | "Don't Hold Back" (David Greene, Ilan Kidron, Jonathan Murphy, Sam Littlemore) | Most Played Australian Work[54] | Nominated | |
Dance Work of the Year[55][56] | Won | |||
"Are You With Me" (David Greene, Ilan Kidron, Jonathan Murphy, Sam Littlemore) | Dance Work of the Year[56] | Nominated | ||
2011 | "Hello" (Ilan Kidron, Jonathan Murphy, David Greene, Justin Shave, Marisa Lock) | Dance Work of the Year[57] | Nominated | |
2012 | "From the Music" (David Greene, Ilan Kidron, Marisa Lock, Jonathan Murphy, Justin Shave) | Dance Work of the Year[58][59] | Won | |
Most Played Australian Work[59] | Nominated | |||
2013 | "Feed Off Me"[60] | Dance Work of the Year | Nominated | |
2014 | "Saved in a Bottle" | Dance Work of the Year | Nominated | [61] |
ARIA Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are presented annually from 1987 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The Potbelleez have received five nominations.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2008 | "Don't Hold Back" | Breakthrough Artist – Single[62] | Nominated |
Best Dance Release[62] | Nominated | ||
Highest Selling Single[62] | Nominated | ||
2011 | "From the Music" | Best Dance Release[63] | Nominated |
2013 | "Saved in a Bottle" | Best Dance Release[63] | Nominated |
Other awards
Year | Ceremony | Award | Outcome |
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2009 | MTV Australia Awards | Best Dance Video – "Are You with Me" | Nominated |
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- "From the Music": "ARIA Club Tracks - Week Commencing 1st August 2011" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1118. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 August 2011. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 July 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2022 – via Trove.
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- "Saved in a Bottle": "ARIA Club Tracks - Week Commencing 20th May 2013" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1212. Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 May 2013. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 14 April 2022 – via Trove.
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