Frontside (Australian band)

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Frontside is an Australian electronic music group composed of Chris Arkley-Smith and Scott Simon. [1] It was formed in 1995. [2]

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The Frontside single "Dammerung" / "Mind Distortion" was nominated for the 1998 ARIA Award for Best Dance Release. They released their self titled debut album in 1998. [3]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Frontside
  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Abducted Records (ABD002CD)
  • Formats: CD

Awards

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Frontside were nominated for one award. [4]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1998 "Dammerung" / "Mind Distortion" ARIA Award for Best Dance Release Nominated

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References

  1. Eliezer, Christie (25 July 1998), "Frontal Assault", Herald Sun
  2. Prasuhn, Jay (17 October 1998), "Artists to watch", Billboard
  3. Prasuhn, Jay (9 July 1999), "Major DJs to spin major stuff right here", The Arizona Daily Star
  4. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award - 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 1 March 2014.