Methyl Ethel | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Perth, Western Australia |
Genres | Art rock, indie rock |
Years active | 2013 | –present
Labels | 4AD; Remote Control |
Members | Jake Webb Thom Stewart Chris Wright Jacob Diamond Lyndon Blue |
Website | www |
Methyl Ethel is an Australian art rock band from Perth, Western Australia, signed to Dot Dash and 4AD.
The band consists of Jake Webb, Thom Stewart, Chris Wright, Jacob Diamond and Lyndon Blue.[1][2][3] Webb previously fronted Sugarpuss.[4]
In March 2013, Methyl Ethel released their debut expended play, Guts which was followed in November 2013 with Teeth.[5]. Lulu Ray from HappyMag said Guts is "very vocal heavy and the lyrics describe the suburban youth condition we can all relate to" whereas Teeth is "pretty different" and "Webb's voice is cool, calm and collected".[5]
In June 2015, Methyl Ethel released their debut studio album Oh Inhuman Spectacle.
In March 2017, Methyl Ethel released their second album Everything Is Forgotten (co-produced by James Ford who is best known for his work with Arctic Monkeys and Foals) to positive reviews from publications including NME. Everything Is Forgotten peaked at number 16 on the ARIA charts. They have supported acts including Pond.[citation needed]
In April 2017, the group released a limited edition double-A sided 12" LP single of "Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo" from their debut extended plays for Record Store Day.[6]
On 26 September 2018, the band released the track "Scream Whole",[7] their first new music in over a year as well as announcing some international tour dates.
In February 2019, Methyl Ethel released their third studio album Triage. It peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Charts.
In February 2020, Methyl Ethel release "Majestic AF", the lead single from their forthcoming EP, Hurts to Laugh, which was release on 10 April 2020.[8] The EP is made up of songs which didn’t make the cut for Triage.[9]
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [10] | ||
Oh Inhuman Spectacle |
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Everything Is Forgotten | 16 | |
Triage |
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11 |
Title | Details |
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Guts |
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Teeth |
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Hurts to Laugh |
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Year | Title | Peak chart position |
Certifications | Album |
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AUS[11] | ||||
2015 | "Rogue" | — | Oh Inhuman Spectacle | |
"Twilight Driving" | — | |||
2016 | "Idée Fixe"[12] | — | ||
"No. 28"[13] | — | Everything Is Forgotten | ||
2017 | "Ubu"[14] | 106 | ARIA: Platinum[15] | |
"L'Heure des Sorcieres"[16] | — | |||
"Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo"[6] | —[A] | Guts/Teeth | ||
2018 | "Cry Me a River" {Triple J Like A Version}[17] | — | Like a Version: Volume Twelve | |
"Scream Whole"[18] | — | Triage | ||
"Real Tight"[19] | — | |||
2019 | "Trip The Mains"[20] | — | ||
"Ruiner"[21] | — | |||
2020 | "Majestic AF"[22] | — | Hurts to Laugh | |
"Charm Offensive"[23] | — | |||
"Holy Days"[24] | — | Bloom and Simmer (compilation) |
Notes
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The commenced in 2005.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2019[25][26] | Triage | Australian Music Prize | Nominated |
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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J Awards of 2017[27] | Everything Is Forgotten | Australian Album of of the Year | Nominated |
"Ubu" | Australian Video of the Year | Nominated |
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