Mildlife
Australian psychedelic jazz fusion group
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Mildlife are a Melbourne-based, Australian psychedelic jazz fusion group formed in 2010.[1][2] The group have released three studio albums. The current lineup is Tomas Shanahan - Bass Guitar, Kevin McDowell - Electric Piano [Rhodes], Synthesizer, Jim Rindfleish - Drums, Engineer, Adam Halliwell - Guitar, Flute, Vocoder.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | Psychedelic jazz |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Inertia, Heavenly |
| Members | Tomas Shanahan, Kevin McDowell, Jim Rindfleish, Adam Halliwell |
| Past members | James Donald, Dale Bordin, Maria Moles |
| Website | https://www.mildlife.com.au/ |
The group released their third studio album, Chorus in March 2024.[3]
Discography
Albums
Live albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [4] | ||
| Live from South Channel Island |
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29 [9] |
Extended plays
Singles
Awards and nominations
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 ceremony 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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Automatic | Best Jazz Album | Won | [23][24] |
| 2022 | Live from South Channel Island | Won | [25][26] | |
| 2024 | Chorus | Won | [27] | |
| Tony Buchen for Mildlife – Chorus | Best Engineered Release | Nominated | ||
| Tomas Shanahan for Mildlife – Chorus | Best Cover Art | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.[28][29]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mildlife | Breakthrough Act of 2018 | Nominated | [28][29] |
| Phase | Best Soul, Funk, R'n'B and Gospel Album | Nominated | ||
| Mildlife | Best Electronic Act | Won | ||
| 2019 | Mildlife | Best Electronic Act | Nominated | [30] |
| 2020 | "Rare Air" | Best Victorian Song | Nominated | [31][32] |
| 2021 | Mildlife | Best Group | Nominated | [33][34] |
| Mildlife | Best Live Act | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Mildlife | Soul, Funk, RNB & Gospel Work | Nominated | [35] |
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
