Trial Kennedy
Trial Kennedy | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | |
Years active | 2002–2012, 2018 |
Past members | Tim Morrison Stacey Gray Shaun Gionis Richard Buxton Aaron "Big Dog Malco" Malcomson |
Website | trialkennedy.com |
Trial Kennedy were an Australian
History
2002–2006: Early EPs
Trial Kennedy formed in 2002,[2]
Trial Kennedy's first release was an independent extended play (EP), Present for a Day, recorded, engineered and produced by producer Kalju Tonuma. It was released in 2004.[3]
In 2006's, Trial Kennedy released the EP Picture Frame, also produced by Tonuma.
2007–2012: New Manic Art and Living Undesigned
Trial Kennedy released their debut
In September 2010 the band began work on recording their second album at Sing Sing Recording Studios in Melbourne with producer Eric J.[citation needed]
The first song from the second album, titled "Strange Behaviour" was released on 10 November 2010. Australian youth radio station Triple J played this song on high rotation over the summer of 2010/2011. "Best of Tomorrow" was released on 4 March 2011. Living Undesigned was released on 13 May 2011 and peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Charts. Beat Magazine said the album is "powerful [with] fun rock album: dynamic, varied and full of energetic and catchy tunes."[2]
On 16 April 2012, the band announced via
2013: Post-split activities
In April 2013, Tim auditioned for
In November 2017, the band announced a live performance for 26 May 2018, to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of New Manic Art.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [4] | ||
New Manic Art |
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24 |
Living Undesigned |
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48 |
Extended plays
Title | Details |
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Present for a Day |
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Picture Frame |
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The Birds and the Bees )
(with Horsell Common |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"The Great Escape"[8] | 2006 | Non-album single |
"Neighbours"[9] | 2008 | New Manic Art |
"Colour Day Tours"[10] | ||
"Sunday Warning"[11] | ||
"Strange Behaviour"[12] | 2010 | Living Undesigned |
"Best of Tomorrow"[13] | 2011 | |
"Exology" |
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[14][15] | Living Undesigned | Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c "Trial Kennedy Break Up". Music Feeds. April 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Trial Kennedy Beat". Beat Magazine. May 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Trial Kennedy 2". tonedeaf. 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Trial Kennedy on Australian Charts". Australian Charts. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "New Manic Art (DD)". Apple Music. 31 May 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Living Undesigned (DD)". Apple Music. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "The Birds and the Bees (EP)". Apple Music. 4 April 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "The Great Escape (DD)". Apple Music. December 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Neighbours (DD)". Apple Music. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Colour Day Tours (DD)". Apple Music. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Sunday Warning (DD)". Apple Music. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Strange Behaviour (DD)". Apple Music. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Best of Tomorrow (DD)". Apple Music. 4 March 201. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
- ^ "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced". tonedeaf. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.