Lastlings
Australian electronic pop duo
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Lastlings are an Australian electronic pop band from Gold Coast, Queensland made up of brother and sister duo Amy and Josh Dowdle.[1][2] They have performed at Coachella,[3] Spilt Milk,[4] Splendour in the Grass,[5] and The Plot.[6] The duo are well known for their song "Deja Vu", which received high rotation on triple j.[7] Lastlings supported Two Door Cinema Club on their Australian national tour.[8]
- Guitar
- synthesizer
- drums
- digital audio workstation
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| Origin | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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Career
2015–2021: First Contact
The project began while Amy was in high school; at the time Josh was studying biomedical science and working in fashion, from the age of 8 he studied classical music.[9][10] Drummers Dave Jenkins and Shane Benson are interchangeably added to the band's lineup for live performances.[11]
In 2017 Lastlings embarked on an Australian regional tour with Rüfüs Du Sol,[12] they joined the band nationally in 2019 before supporting them throughout the United States.[13][14] The same year they featured on triple j's Mix Up program for an hour long DJ set.[15]
2022–present: Perfect World
In October 2022, Lastlings released single "Get What You Want" via Rose Avenue Records.[16] This was followed by "Holding Me Like Water" in January and "Noise" in March 2023. The duo's second studio album, Perfect World is scheduled for release in June 2023.[17] In an album review, Alex Gallagher from NME said "While the production feels crisp and contemporary, Perfect World feels grounded in one of dance music's oldest traditions: prioritising emotional connection above all. When singer Amy Dowdle's impassioned vocals soar over shimmering synths and electronic drums, the songs on Perfect World – at their peak – feel at once utterly euphoric and devastating."[18]
Influences
The band have cited Jamie xx and Nicolas Jaar as influences.[19]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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89 |
| Perfect World |
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39 [22] |
Remix albums
| Title | Details |
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| First Contact (The Remixes) |
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| Perfect World Remixes Vol. 1 |
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| Perfect World Remixes Vol. 2 |
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Extended plays
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Verona"[27] | 2015 | Unreality |
| "Wavelength"[28] | ||
| "Chills"[29] | ||
| "You"[30] | 2016 | Verses |
| "Time"[31] | ||
| "Urges"[32] | 2017 | |
| "Déjà Vu"[33] | 2018 | First Contact |
| "I've Got You"[34] | 2019 | |
| "Last Breath"[35] | ||
| "Take My Hand"[36][37] | 2020 | |
| "No Time" (original or Rüfüs Du Sol remix)[38][39] | ||
| "Out of Touch"[40] | ||
| "Get What You Want"[16] | 2022 | Perfect World |
| "Holding Me Like Water"[41] | 2023 | |
| "Noise"[17] | ||
| "Out My Head"[42] | ||
| "Gravity"[43] | ||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Awake" (North Elements featuring Nico Ghost and Lastlings)[44] |
2015 | Non-album singles |
| "Love Like This" (Indian Summer featuring Lastlings)[45] |
2016 |
Guest appearances
Remixes
| Title | Artist | Year | Album |
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| "Solace" (Lastlings Remix)[47] |
Rüfüs Du Sol | 2019 | Solace Remixed |
| "Flames" (Lastlings Remix) |
SG Lewis (featuring Ruel) |
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| "Together" (Lastlings Remix) |
Cassian (featuring Thandi Phoenix) |
2020 | Laps |
| "The Blame" (Lastlings Remix) |
Bob Moses | 2021 | Non-album single |
Awards
AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Perfect World | Best Dance/Electronic Release | Nominated | [50] |
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.
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
Queensland Music 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.[54]