The Bumblebeez
Australian musical group
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The Bumblebeez (previously known as Bumblebeez 81[1]) are an Australian indie duo, formed by Christopher Colonna and his sister Pia Colonna (AKA Queen ViLa). The band's music has been described as a "cut'n'paste collision of noisy hip-hop and rock."[2] Their full-length debut album was Prince Umberto & The Sister of Ill, released in 2007.[3]
Pia Colonna
The Bumblebeez | |
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| Origin | Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Hip-hop, indie rock |
| Label | Bang Gang 12 Inches |
| Members | Christopher Colonna Pia Colonna |
| Website | |
History
The band was formed by Christopher Colonna and his sister Pia in Braidwood, New South Wales. The band was unearthed by the Australian radio station Triple J in 2002.[4] Around the same time, they won a competition run by the ABC's short-lived Fly TV, making them the first to sign to the Fly Records label.[5] In 2004, The Bumblebeez served as opener for Radiohead in Melbourne and Sydney.[6]
The band released White Printz and Red Printz EP's, before compiling them into one album called The Printz for release in 2004.[7]
The band released their first full-length album Prince Umberto and the Sister of Ill in September 2007, featuring the singles "Dr. Love" and "Rio". The album was selected as Triple J's "feature album,"[3] and nominated for a J Award on 28 November 2007. The album was mixed by Zdar of the French band Cassius.[6] In May 2011, the EP I'm a Cowboi was released.
Their new single "Summer Bum" was premiered by Richard Kingsmill on his '2011' triple j show on Sunday 18 September.
Discography
Albums
Compilation albums
| Title | Details |
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| The Printz |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| White Printz E.P |
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| Red Printz E.P |
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Charting singles
Awards and nominations
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.[9]
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Awards of 2007 | Prince Umberto and the Sister of Ill | Australian Album of the Year | Nominated |