Sumner (duo)
Australian music duo
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Sumner is an Australian electronic duo songwriter formed in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, in 2018.[1] The pair met by living in the small town of Launceston, and finding each other's music through mutual friends. They decided to link up to play a gig as ‘Sumner’. The name 'Sumner' originated from Chloe's middle name.[2] Their song "Stranded" received full rotation on triple j and made it into the Triple J Hottest 200, 2021. Chloe has epilepsy.[3][4]
- Chloe Wilson
- Jack McLaine
Sumner | |
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| Origin | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Genres | Pop, Indie, Electronic |
| Labels | Etcetc, Lab78 |
| Members |
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The duo signed to Pnau's label 'Lab78' in 2021.[5][6]
In August 2023, Sumner featured on Holy Holy's single "Ready".[7] The song was used for a Channel 7 promotional video.
In May 2025, Sumner covered Madonna's "Like a Prayer" for Triple J's Like a Version.[8]
Discography
Extended plays (EP)
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "All That I Am" | 2018 | All That I Am[9] |
| "Lover" | ||
| "Pictures" | ||
| "45 Roses" | ||
| "Put it Out"[10] | 2018 | - |
| "Blame Myself"[11] | 2019 | |
| "Stranded"[12] | 2021 | |
| "South"[13] | ||
| "Good Light"[14] | 2022 | |
| "Desire"[15] | ||
| "Your Love" | 2024 | Retrograde[16] |
| "Half Myself Without You" | ||
| "Starlight" | 2025 | |
| "When You're Alone" | ||
| "Sundown (Interlude)" | ||
| "Follow" |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Like a Prayer", Madonna cover (Triple J Like a Version)[17] |
2025 | Non-album single |
Collaborations / Featurings
| Title | Year | Album | Main Artist |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ready"[18] | 2023 | Cellophane | Holy Holy |
| "Follow Me"[19] | 2025 | Hayden James |
Videography
Music videos
| Title | Year | Type | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Stranded" | 2021 | Official Music Video | [20] |
| "South" | [21] | ||
| "Stranded (LIVE)" | Pro LIVE recording | [22] | |
| "Good Light" | 2022 | Official Music Video | [23] |
| "Desire" | [24] | ||
| "Your Love" | 2024 | Official Visualiser | [25] |
| "Half Myself Without You" | [26] | ||
| "Starlight" | 2025 | Official Music Video | [27] |
| "Follow" | Official Visualiser | [28] | |
| "When You're Alone" | [29] | ||
| "Starlight (live for Like A Version) " | Pro LIVE recording | [30] | |
| "Madonna's 'Like A Prayer' (live for Like A Version)" | [31] | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chloe Wilson (Sumner) | Professional Development Awards, category DANCE/ELECTRONIC | Nominated | [32] |
Concert tours
- Sumner has supported Vera Blue, Montaigne, Slowly Slowly (band) and performed at Party In The Paddock Festival and Falls Festival.[33]
- 2024 - Sumner was the support band of Empire of the Sun for their 4 concerts in Australia.[34][35]
- 2025 - Sumner did 6 concerts in the major cities of South East Australia and went on tour as the support band of Sophie Ellis-Bextor during her 17 dates in Ireland and the UK. It is their first time playing outside Australia.[36][37][38][39][40]
