Kingswood_(band)
Kingswood (band)
Australian alternative rock group
Kingswood is an Australian alternative rock group, formed in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia by Fergus Linacre, Alex Laska, Jeremy "Mango" Hunter and Justin Debrincat.[1] The group has released five studio albums to date.
Kingswood | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Dew Process (2013-present) |
| Members | Fergus Linacre Alex Laska Braiden Michetti Josh Koop |
| Past members | Jeremy "Mango" Hunter Justin Debrincat |
| Website | http://www.kingswoodband.com/ |
2007–2013: Formation and EPs
Kingswood formed in 2007 by Fergus Linacre (lead vocals), Alex Laska (lead guitar), Jeremy "Mango" Hunter (bass) and Justin Debrincat (drums) having met at Melbourne Grammar School.[2] In 2010, the group released a self-titled EP, limited to 500 copies on CD. Their debut single "Yeah Go Die" was released in February 2011[2] and received airplay on Triple J.[3] "Medusa" was released in June 2012, followed by "She's My Baby"/"Wolf" in October 2012. "Ohio" was released in April 2013, alongside the deluxe re-release of the EP Change of Heart.[4]
2013–2019: Dew Process
In December 2013, The group announced it had signed with Dew Process and confirmed the release of their debut album for February 2014.[5] Microscopic Wars was recorded at Blackbird Studio, Nashville with three-time Grammy Award-winning producer/sound engineer Vance Powell (Consolers of the Lonely – The Raconteurs, Blunderbuss – Jack White). It debuted at number six on the ARIA Albums Chart in February 2014.[6] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album[7] In August 2014, the group released "ICFTYDLM" (I Can Feel That You Don't Love Me") to positive reviews.[8]
In 2016, the band spent time in Nashville USA, recording their second album, and in October 2016, released "Creepin'", the album's lead single. Principal songwriter Alex Laska said "Creepin' is a song about the darker and more lustful parts of one's mind, when longing for an object or person of desire. The idea being an attempt at reconciliation of the thought itself when the reality is an insatiable quest that ultimately transforms the protagonist entirely from something quite innocent and pure into a more sinister, powerful self through recognition of this transformation".[9]
In March 2017, Kingswood released their second album After Hours, Close to Dawn, which peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Charts. The album spawned two further singles, "Golden" and "Atmosphere".
In September 2018, the group released the single "Messed It Up", which was described by AIRIT as "all sinewy synth-soul compulsion with a restless rock undertow".[10]
In 2019, "Say You Remember" and "You Make It So Easy" were released as the lead singles from their third studio album, Juveniles, followed by "Bittersweet" in January 2020.[11] Juveniles was released in March 2020 and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Charts.[12]
2020–present: Kingswood Band
Kingswood's sixth studio album Home was released on 24 February 2023.[13] This was followed in November with The Tale of G.C. Townes.[14]
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [15] | ||
| Microscopic Wars |
|
6 |
| After Hours, Close to Dawn |
|
10 |
| Juveniles |
|
14 |
| Reveries |
|
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| A Kingswood Christmas |
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| Home |
|
15 [19] |
| The Tale of G.C. Townes |
|
— |
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| Kingswood |
|
| Quiesce |
|
| Change of Heart |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Certification | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Yeah Go Die"[2] | 2011 | Quiesce | |
| "Medusa"[3] | 2012 | Change of Heart | |
| "Change of Heart" | |||
| "She's My Baby"/"Wolf" [20] | Change of Heart (Deluxe) | ||
| "Ohio"[21] | 2013 | ||
| "Sucker Punch" | Microscopic Wars | ||
| "ICFTYDLM"[22][8] | 2014 | ||
| "Micro Wars"[23] | |||
| "Creepin'"[24][9] | 2016 | After Hours, Close to Dawn | |
| "Golden"[25] | 2017 |
| |
| "Atmosphere’"[27] | |||
| "Say My Name"[28] | Like a Version: Volume Thirteen | ||
| "Messed It Up"[29][10] | 2018 | Non-album single | |
| "Say You Remember"[30] | 2019 | Juveniles | |
| "You Make It So Easy"[31] | |||
| "Bittersweet"[32][11] | 2020 | ||
| "If Only"[33] | |||
| "Burning Holes"[34] | 2022 | Home | |
| "Good Whiskey"[35] | 2023 | ||
| "One Too Many Times"[13] | |||
| "Little Red Jumpsuit"[14] | The Tale of G.C. Townes |
AIR Label Music 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Change Of Heart | Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk Album | Nominated |
APRA Music Awards
The annual APRA Awards (Australia) are presented by the Australasian Performing Right Association. Kingswood have received three nominations.[36][37]
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987. Kingswood have received one nomination.[7]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Microscopic Wars | Best Rock Album | Nominated | [38] |
J Award
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.
- "Kingswood". Triple J Unearthed. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Yeah Go Die - single". AIRIT. February 2011. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Medusa - single". AIRIT. June 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Change of Heart Deluxe EP". Apple Music. April 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "EXCLUSIVE: Kingswood Sign With Dew Process for New Album". The Music. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Kingswood Make Top Ten ARIA Chart Debut". theMusic.com.au. Street Press Australia Pty Ltd. 31 August 2014. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- Adams, Cameron (7 October 2014). "2014 ARIA Award nominations dominated by newcomers Chet Faker, 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea and Sheppard". News.com.au. News Corp Australia. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- "I Can Feel That You Don't Love Me - single". AIRIT. August 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Creepin' - single". AIRIT. October 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Mess It Up - single". AIRIT. September 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Bittersweet - single". AIRIT. January 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- "Kingswood Release Latest Track from Forthcoming Album Home". Black of Hearts. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
- "Kingswood Release 6th Studio Album". Australian Musician. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- "Discography Kingswood". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Juveniles by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- "Reveries (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- "A Kingswood Christmas (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- "She's My Baby - single". AIRIT. October 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Ohio - single". AIRIT. April 2013. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "ICFTYDLM – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Micro Wars - single". AIRIT. November 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Creepin' – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Golden - single". AIRIT. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles". ARIA. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- "Atmosphere - single". AIRIT. June 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- "Say My Name - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Messed It Up – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. Retrieved 23 March 2019.
- "Say You Remember – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "You Make It So Easy – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Bittersweet – Single by Kingswood on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- Rose, Anna (21 February 2020). "Kingswood announce album launch shows, drop new single". NME. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- Robinson, Ellie (20 October 2022). "Kingswood return with 'Burning Holes' and announce fourth album, 60-date tour". NME. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- "Good Whiskey - Single". Apple Music. 13 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
- "2015 APRA Award Winners". auspOp. April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- "2016 APRA Award Winners". auspOp. April 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award – 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- "The J Award 2013". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2020.