Kingswood (band)

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Kingswood
Origin Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres Alternative rock
Years active2007–present
Labels Dew Process (2013-present)
MembersFergus Linacre
Alex Laska
Braiden Michetti
Josh Koop
Past membersJeremy "Mango" Hunter
Justin Debrincat
Website http://www.kingswoodband.com/

Kingswood is an Australian alternative rock group, formed in 2007 in Melbourne, Australia by Fergus Linacre, Alex Laska, Jeremy "Mango" Hunter and Justin Debrincat. [1] The group has released five studio albums to date.

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History

2007–2013: Formation and EPs

Kingswood formed in 2007 by Fergus Linacre (lead vocals), Alex Laska (lead guitar), Jeremy "Mango" Hunter (bass) and Justin Debrincat (drums) having met at Melbourne Grammar School. [2] In 2010, the group released a self-titled EP, limited to 500 copies on CD. Their debut single "Yeah Go Die" was released in February 2011 [2] and received airplay on Triple J. [3] "Medusa" was released in June 2012, followed by "She's My Baby"/"Wolf" in October 2012. "Ohio" was released in April 2013, alongside the deluxe re-release of the EP Change of Heart. [4]

2013–2019: Dew Process

In December 2013, The group announced it had signed with Dew Process and confirmed the release of their debut album for February 2014. [5] Microscopic Wars was recorded at Blackbird Studio, Nashville with three-time Grammy Award-winning producer/sound engineer Vance Powell (Consolers of the Lonely – The Raconteurs, Blunderbuss – Jack White). It debuted at number six on the ARIA Albums Chart in February 2014. [6] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2014, the album was nominated for Best Rock Album [7] In August 2014, the group released "ICFTYDLM" (I Can Feel That You Don't Love Me") to positive reviews. [8]

In 2016, the band spent time in Nashville USA, recording their second album, and in October 2016, released "Creepin'", the album's lead single. Principal songwriter Alex Laska said "Creepin' is a song about the darker and more lustful parts of one's mind, when longing for an object or person of desire. The idea being an attempt at reconciliation of the thought itself when the reality is an insatiable quest that ultimately transforms the protagonist entirely from something quite innocent and pure into a more sinister, powerful self through recognition of this transformation". [9]

In March 2017, Kingswood released their second album After Hours, Close to Dawn, which peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Charts. The album spawned two further singles, "Golden" and "Atmosphere".

In September 2018, the group released the single "Messed It Up", which was described by AIRIT as "all sinewy synth-soul compulsion with a restless rock undertow". [10]

In 2019, "Say You Remember" and "You Make It So Easy" were released as the lead singles from their third studio album, Juveniles, followed by "Bittersweet" in January 2020. [11] Juveniles was released in March 2020 and peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Charts. [12]

2020–present: Kingswood Band

Kingswood's sixth studio album Home was released on 24 February 2023. [13] This was followed in November with The Tale of G.C. Townes. [14]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[15]
Microscopic Wars
  • Released: 22 August 2014
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9000690)
  • Format: CD, digital download
6
After Hours, Close to Dawn
  • Released: March 2017
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9000914)
  • Format: CD, digital download
10
Juveniles
  • Released: 13 March 2020 [16]
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
14
Reveries
  • Released: 23 October 2020 [17]
  • Label: Kingswood, Best & Fairest
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
—
A Kingswood Christmas
  • Released: 27 November 2020 [18]
  • Label: Kingswood, Best & Fairest
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
—
Home
  • Released: 24 February 2023 [13]
  • Label: Kingswood, Best & Fairest
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
15
[19]
The Tale of G.C. Townes
  • Released: 3 November 2023 [14]
  • Label: Kingswood, Best & Fairest
  • Format: digital download, streaming
—

Extended plays

List of extended plays
TitleEP details
Kingswood
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Kingswood
  • Format: CD
  • Limited to 500 copies
Quiesce
  • Released: March 2012
  • Label: Kingswood (KWDCD004)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Change of Heart
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Kingswood (KWDCD006)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected details such as year released, certifications, and album details
TitleYearCertificationAlbum
"Yeah Go Die" [2] 2011Quiesce
"Medusa" [3] 2012Change of Heart
"Change of Heart"
"She's My Baby"/"Wolf" [20] Change of Heart (Deluxe)
"Ohio" [21] 2013
"Sucker Punch"Microscopic Wars
"ICFTYDLM" [22] [8] 2014
"Micro Wars" [23]
"Creepin'" [24] [9] 2016After Hours, Close to Dawn
"Golden" [25] 2017
"Atmosphere’" [27]
"Say My Name" [28] Like a Version: Volume Thirteen
"Messed It Up" [29] [10] 2018Non-album single
"Say You Remember" [30] 2019Juveniles
"You Make It So Easy" [31]
"Bittersweet" [32] [11] 2020
"If Only" [33]
"Burning Holes" [34] 2022Home
"Good Whiskey" [35] 2023
"One Too Many Times" [13]
"Little Red Jumpsuit" [14] The Tale of G.C. Townes


Awards and nominations

AIR Label Music Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2013 Change Of HeartBest Independent Hard Rock, Heavy or Punk AlbumNominated

APRA Music Awards

The annual APRA Awards (Australia) are presented by the Australasian Performing Right Association. Kingswood have received three nominations. [36] [37]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015 "Sucker Punch"Rock Work of the YearNominated
2016 "Micro Wars"Rock Work of the YearNominated
2018 "Creepin'"Rock Work of the YearNominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies 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. Kingswood have received one nomination. [7]

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2014 Microscopic Wars Best Rock Album Nominated [38]

J Award

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2012 themselvesUnearthed Artist of the YearNominated
2013 [39] "Ohio"Australian Video of the YearNominated

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