Lastlings

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Lastlings
Origin Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Genres
Instrument(s)
Years active2015–present
Labels
Members
  • Amy Dowdle
  • Josh Dowdle

Lastlings are an Australian electronic pop band from Gold Coast, Queensland made up of brother and sister duo Amy and Josh Dowdle. [1] [2] They have performed at Coachella, [3] Spilt Milk, [4] Splendour in the Grass, [5] and The Plot. [6] The duo are well known for their song "Deja Vu", which received high rotation on triple j. [7] Lastlings supported Two Door Cinema Club on their Australian national tour. [8]

Contents

Career

2015–2021: First Contact

The project began while Amy was in high school; at the time Josh was studying biomedical science and working in fashion, from the age of 8 he studied classical music. [9] [10] Drummers Dave Jenkins and Shane Benson are interchangeably added to the band's lineup for live performances. [11]

In 2017 Lastlings embarked on an Australian regional tour with Rüfüs Du Sol, [12] they joined the band nationally in 2019 before supporting them throughout the United States. [13] [14] The same year they featured on triple j's Mix Up program for an hour long DJ set. [15]

2022–present: Perfect World

In October 2022, Lastlings released single "Get What You Want" via Rose Avenue Records. [16] This was followed by "Holding Me Like Water" in January and "Noise" in March 2023. The duo's second studio album, Perfect World is scheduled for release in June 2023. [17] In an album review, Alex Gallagher from NME said "While the production feels crisp and contemporary, Perfect World feels grounded in one of dance music's oldest traditions: prioritising emotional connection above all. When singer Amy Dowdle's impassioned vocals soar over shimmering synths and electronic drums, the songs on Perfect World – at their peak – feel at once utterly euphoric and devastating." [18]

Influences

The band have cited Jamie xx and Nicolas Jaar as influences. [19]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[20]
First Contact 89
Perfect World
  • Released: 23 June 2023 [17]
  • Label: Liberation
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
39
[22]

Remix albums

List of Remix albums, with year released and selected details
TitleDetails
First Contact (The Remixes)
  • Released: 23 July 2021 [23]
  • Label: Liberation Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EPs, with year released and selected details
TitleDetails
Unreality
  • Released: 20 January 2016 [24]
  • Label: Lastlings
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Verses
  • Released: 17 March 2017 [25]
  • Label: Exist.
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Live Acoustic
  • Released: 18 March 2021 [26]
  • Label: Liberation Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with year released and album shown
TitleYearAlbum
"Verona" [27] 2015Unreality
"Wavelength" [28]
"Chills" [29]
"You" [30] 2016Verses
"Time" [31]
"Urges" [32] 2017
"Déjà Vu" [33] 2018First Contact
"I've Got You" [34] 2019
"Last Breath" [35]
"Take My Hand" [36] [37] 2020
"No Time"
(original or Rüfüs Du Sol remix) [38] [39]
"Out of Touch" [40]
"Get What You Want" [16] 2022Perfect World
"Holding Me Like Water" [41] 2023
"Noise" [17]
"Out My Head" [42]
"Gravity" [43]
List of singles as featured artist, with year released and album shown
TitleYearAlbum
"Awake"
(North Elements featuring Nico Ghost and Lastlings) [44] 		2015Non-album singles
"Love Like This"
(Indian Summer featuring Lastlings) [45] 		2016

Guest appearances

List of guest appearances, with year released and album shown
TitleYearAlbum
"All We Have"
(SG Lewis featuring Lastlings) [46] 		2021 Times

Remixes

List of remixes, with year released and album shown
TitleArtistYearAlbum
"Solace"
(Lastlings Remix) [47] 		Rüfüs Du Sol 2019 Solace Remixed
"Flames"
(Lastlings Remix)		 SG Lewis
(featuring Ruel)		Non-album single
"Together"
(Lastlings Remix)		Cassian
(featuring Thandi Phoenix)		2020Laps
"The Blame"
(Lastlings Remix)		 Bob Moses 2021Non-album single

Awards

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.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 First ContactBest Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EPNominated [48] [49]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 Perfect World Best Dance/Electronic Release Pending [50]

J Awards

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 / workAwardResultRef.
2023 Perfect WorldAustralian Album of the YearPending [51]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 LastlingsBest Electronic WorkNominated [52]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2023 LastlingsBest DJ/Electronic ActNominated [53]

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. [54]

YearNominee / workAwardResult (wins only)Ref.
2021 "Out of Touch" (directed by Dylan Dulcos, Rico Zhang)Video AwardWon [55]

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