Alpine (band)
Australian band
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Alpine were an Australian indie pop band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 2009.
(hiatus 2016–2019)
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Alpine performing at St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Brisbane, 1 February 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Indie pop, alternative dance |
| Years active | 2009–2019 (hiatus 2016–2019) |
| Labels | Ivy League Records, Votiv Records |
| Past members | Phoebe Baker Christian O'Brien Ryan Lamb Tim Royall Phil Tucker Lou James |
| Website | http://www.alpineband.com |
History
In August 2010, Ivy League Records announced they had signed Alpine.[1] They released their debut EP, Zurich, in November 2010.
In November 2011, the group released the single "Hands"[2][3] "Gasoline", was released in July 2012 and was described by Pitchfork as an "unforgettably light and charismatic gem".[4] It reached No. 31 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2012.[5]
Their debut studio album, A Is for Alpine, was released in Australia in August 2012 and debuted at No. 11 on the ARIA chart.[6][7] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2012, they were nominated for Breakthrough Artist and Best Video
In 2013, they toured the United States in March 2013, playing shows in Los Angeles and New York City, and in September 2013, made their US television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[8]
In June 2015, the band released their second album, Yuck[9] reaching No. 16 on the Australian charts.[7] Its lead single, "Foolish", came in at number 57 in Triple J Hottest 100, 2015.
After an extended hiatus, Alpine returned in 2019 with a new single, "Dumb" on 1 May 2019. A week prior, the band had announced that founding member and co-lead vocalist Lou James would be departing from the band.
In December 2020, lead guitarist Christian O'Brien was charged with sexual assault regarding an incident on 2 August 2019. When releasing a statement of concern, the band revealed it had split up the year prior.[10][11]
Band members
- Phoebe Baker – vocals, keyboards (2009–2019), occasional guitar (2009–2012)
- Christian O'Brien – guitar (2009–2019), keyboards (2019)
- Ryan Lamb – bass (2009–2019), keyboards (2019)
- Tim Royall – keyboards, guitar, percussion (2009–2019)
- Phil Tucker – drums, percussion (2009–2019)
- Lou James – vocals, percussion (2009–2019)
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [7] | ||
| A Is for Alpine |
|
11 |
| Yuck |
|
16 |
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS physical [12] | ||
| Zürich |
|
9 |
Singles
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.
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[30]
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | A Is for Alpine | Breakthrough Artist - Release | Nominated |
| "Hands" (directed by Luci Schroder) | Best Video | Nominated | |
| 2013 | "Seeing Red" | Engineer of the Year | Nominated |
EG Awards
The EG Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
J Awards
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.
