West Thebarton
West Thebarton | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Adelaide, Australia |
| Genres | Pub rock |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | Domestic La La |
| Associated acts | Horror My Friend, Sleep Talk |
| Website | www.westthebarton.com |
| Members | Josh Healey Tom Gordon Josh Battersby Caitlin Thomas Nick Horvat Ray Dalfsen Brian Bolado |
| Past members | Hugh Black Will Spooner-Adey Alex Christophel |
West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.
History[]
West Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.[1]
They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.[2]
Members[]
- Current members[citation needed]
- Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
- Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–present)
- Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present)
- Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
- Former members
- Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017)
- Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015)
- Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [3] | ||
| Different Beings Being Different |
|
45 |
Live albums[]
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Live at the Exeter |
|
Extended plays[]
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| West Thebarton Brothel Party |
|
Singles[]
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Red or White"[5] | 2016 | non album single |
| "Moving Out"[6] | 2017 | Different Beings Being Different |
| "Dolewave"[7] | non album single | |
| "Bible Camp"[8] | Different Beings Being Different | |
| "You've Got the Love" (Triple J Like a Version)[9] |
2018 | Like a Version |
| "Tops"[10] | 2019 | TBA |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR Awards of 2019[11] | Different Beings Being Different | Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album | Nominated |
ARIA Music Awards[]
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Lost to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018[12] | Different Beings Being Different | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | Parkway Drive - Reverence |
National Live Music Awards[]
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Live Music Awards of 2018[13][14] | West Thebarton | Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
| International Live Achievement (Band) | Nominated | ||
| South Australian Live Act of the Year | Won | ||
| National Live Music Awards of 2020[15] | themselves | South Australian Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
South Australian Music Awards[]
The South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry and take place annually in Adelaide, South Australia every November.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM Awards of 2018[16] | themselves | Best Group | Won |
| Different Beings Being Different | Best Release | Won | |
| "Bible Camp" | Best Song | Won | |
| themselves | People's Choice Rock Award | Won |
References[]
- ^ Marsh, Walter (28 June 2018), "West Thebarton still calls suburbia home", The Adelaide Review
- ^ Mathieson, Craig (24 May 2018), "Adelaide band West Thebarton nail eclectic guitar rock with debut album", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch". auspOp. May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "West Thebarton Brothel Party". Apple Music. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Red or White - single". Apple Music. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Moving Out - single". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Dolewave - single". Apple Music. June 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Bible Camp- single". Apple Music. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "You've Got the Love - single". Apple Music. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Tops - single". Apple Music. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age
- ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". NLMAs. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "About". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
External link[]
- Musical groups from Adelaide