James Grehan (musician)

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James Grehan
BornQueensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Songwriter, singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2001–present

James Grehan is an Australian singer and songwriter. Grehan has released four studio albums. He has performed at Woodford Folk Festival, Big Day Out and Valley Fiesta.[1]

Grehan describes his music as "Smooth progressive folk, lightly salted with a garnish of electronic textures, easy to swallow with a pleasurable palate."[2]

Early life and career[]

In 2003, Grehan released his debut album, Rather Be a Butterfly which was described as a combination of "contemporary electronica with acoustic sounds".[3]

In 2004, Grehan won Best Acoustic Artist at the 2004 Music Oz Awards.[4] In 2005, Grehan's released his second album Chemical Sunsets which was proceeded by the single, "Code Red".[4]

In 2008, Grehan was nominated for five awards at the Q Song Awards, winning three.[5]

In 2011, Grehan release Paper Parallels, which featured "Falling" which won two awards at the 2010 Q Song Awards, making James the most awarded Q Song winner in the history of the awards.[6]

Discography[]

Studio albums[]

Title Details
Rather Be a Butterfly
  • Release date: 2003[3]
  • Label: Amber Records, MGM Music (AMB001)
  • Formats: CD
Chemical Sunsets
  • Release date: September 2005[7][4]
  • Label: Bubblewrap Records (BWR001)
  • Formats: CD, DD
Space Between the Silence
  • Release date: August 2008[8]
  • Label: Bubblewrap Records (BWR002)
  • Formats: CD, DD
Sketches & Silhouettes
  • Release date: June 2009[9][10]
  • Label: Bubblewrap Records (BWR003)
  • Formats: CD, DD

Extended plays[]

Title Details
Long Road
  • Release date: May 2010[11]
  • Label: Bubblewrap Records (BWR004)
  • Formats: CD, DD
Paper Parallels
  • Release date: 8 April 2011[12][13]
  • Label: Bubblewrap Records (BWR005)
  • Formats: CD, DD

Awards and nominations[]

APRA Music Awards[]

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 "Hold On"[14] Blues and Roots Work of the Year Nominated

Q Song Awards[]

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[15]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2008[16][17] "Til You Come Home" Alternative Song of the Year Won
Regional Song of the Year Won
The Courier-Mail People's Choice Award Won
2010[18][19] "Falling" Alternative Song of the Year Won
Regional Song of the Year Won

References[]

  1. ^ "Jac Stone and James Grehan Announce Joint EP Launch". January 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  2. ^ "James Grehan : Interview". scene magazine. 5 August 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Rather Be a Butterfly (CD)". Sanity. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "Chemical Sunsets (CD)". Sanity. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  5. ^ "James Grehan (Triple J)". Triple J. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  6. ^ "James Grehan - Paper Parallels". FYE. 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Chemical Sunsets (DD)". Apple Music. September 2005. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Space Between the Silence (DD)". Apple Music. August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  9. ^ "Sketches & Silhouettes (DD)". Apple Music. June 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Sketches & Silhouettes (CD)". Sanity. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Long Road (DD)". Apple Music. May 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Paper Parallels (DD)". Apple Music. April 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Paper Parallels James Grehan". Sanity. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Nominations for Song of the Year – 2010". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Past Winners 2008". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Q Song Awards 2008". ABC Local. 14 August 2008. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Past Winners 2010". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Q Song Awards 2010". ABC Local. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
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