The Cairos
The Cairos with Dj Sammy T at Abbey Road 2014
Background information
OriginBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
GenresAlternative, Indie
Years active2009 (2009)–2016 (2016)
LabelsIsland Records Australia
Past members
  • Alistar Richardson
  • Alfio Alivuzza
  • Reuben Schafer
  • Jacob Trotter
  • BC Michaels
  • Sean Caskey
  • Dan Koyama
Websitethecairos.com.au

The Cairos were a Brisbane musical group signed to Island Records Australia.[1] The band formed in Brisbane in 2007 and consisted of members Alistar Richardson on vocals and guitar, Alfio Alivuzza on guitar, Reuben Schafer on bass and Jacob Trotter on drums.[2]

The group released one studio album, working with renowned producer Nick Didia. Dream of Reason was released in May 2014[3][4] and peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums chart.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Dream of Reason
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Island Records (3779504)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

Title Details
Lost At Sea
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: The Cairos
  • Format: CD, digital download
Colours Like Features
  • Released: April 2012
  • Label: Island Records (2788628)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

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.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2010[7] "Today's Song" QMusic Encouragement Award Won

References

  1. ^ "Behind the artwork of The Cairos 'Dream of Reason'". FasterLouder. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
  2. ^ "The Cairos". Yen Magazine. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  3. ^ "The Cairos take on Asia". The Sydney Morning Herald. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  4. ^ "Dream of Reason". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  5. ^ Wallace, Ian (19 May 2014). "Week Commencing ~ 19th May 2014 ~ Issue #1264" (PDF). The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) (1264): 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 June 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  6. ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Past Winners 2009". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.

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