Future Sound of Melbourne

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Future Sound of Melbourne
Origin Melbourne
Genres House, techno, electronic
Years active1990–present
LabelsCandyline Records, Two Thumbs Records
MembersDavide Carbone
Josh Abrahams
Steve Robbins

Future Sound of Melbourne (also known as FSOM) is an Australian electronic group formed in Melbourne in 1990. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996, they won the award for Best Dance Release for their album, Chapter One. [1]

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Career

Future Sound of Melbourne were an Australian electronic music trio formed in 1990 by bass and drum producer, Davide Carbone, bass guitarist and vocalist, Josh Abrahams, and acid house DJ, Steve Robbins. [2] [3]

In October 1995, the group released Chapter One. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996, the album won the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release. [1] [4]

Abrahams left the group in 1995 to start his solo career, later performing as Puretone. [2] [5] Carbone relocated to the United Kingdom in 1998 where he established a record label, BS1 Records. Carbone and Robbins performed as FSOM at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark in 1999. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
Chapter One
Prologue
  • Released: June 1999
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM004)
  • Formats: CD

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected details
TitleAlbum details
The 90's Anthology
  • Released: 30 June 2017 [7]
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM005)
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

List of Extended Plays, with selected details
TitleEP details
Meglamania
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM001)
  • Formats: 12" LP
Wear 'n' Tear
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM002)
  • Formats: 12" LP
Beyond
  • Released: July 1993
  • Label: Candyline Records (CANDY006)
  • Formats: 12" LP
The Avatar EP
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Candyline Records (CANDY011)
  • Formats: 12" LP

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearAlbum
"Melodia" / "Alien 8"1992non album single
"Shivaratri"1993non album single
"Flashflood"1995Chapter One

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. Future Sound of Melbourne won one award. [8]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1996 Chapter One Best Dance Release Won

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