Peking Duk

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Peking Duk
Peking Duk 2015.jpg
Peking Duk performing in 2015
Background information
Origin Canberra, Australia
Genres House, electro house, alternative dance
Years active2010–present
Labels Vicious (2010–2014)
RCA/Sony (2014–present)
Spinoff ofRubycon
MembersReuben Styles
Adam Hyde
Website pekingduk.com

Peking Duk is an Australian electronic music band from Canberra, made up of disc jockeys and record producers Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles. [1] The pair first garnered attention in 2012 with the release of a Passion Pit bootleg remix. [2] Their biggest hit, "High", reached 5 on the ARIA Singles Chart, achieved a triple platinum certification, and won the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2014. [3] Notable festivals Peking Duk have performed include Falls Festival, Spilt Milk, Splendour in the Grass, and Big Day Out.[ citation needed ]

Contents

History

Peking Duk was formed in 2010 in Canberra, Australia, by Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles.[ citation needed ] The pair had started off in their local city of Canberra. Styles had been the bass guitarist for local indie rock group, Rubycon, from 2007 to 2010. [4] [5] They released their debut single "Bingo Trippin'" in May 2011. [6] Upon the release of their Passion Pit bootleg remix in May 2012, the pair gained attention from music blogs. [2]

In February 2013 Peking Duk released "The Way You Are", their first international single. [7] Peking Duk placed 4th in the Australia wide InTheMix Top 50 competition in 2013. This was their second year in a row in the top 10 of the competition (6th in 2012). [8] 2013 also saw Peking Duk receive strong support from national youth broadcaster Triple J. Along with having their tracks added to rotation, Triple J also gave Peking Duk the opportunity to be a Triple J Mix Up resident which saw them present and host a weekly DJ Mix on Saturday nights for a month. [9] In August 2013, Peking Duk released "Feels Like". [10]

In February 2014, they had their first Top 40 hit on the ARIA Singles Chart with their track "High" featuring Australian vocalist Nicole Millar. [11] In August 2014, Peking Duk signed a worldwide record deal with Sony Music Entertainment in conjunction with RCA Records. [12] In July 2015, Peking Duk released the single called "Say My Name" featuring Benjamin Joseph. Peking Duk released an international EP titled Songs to Sweat To .

At 12:48pm UTC on 2 December 2015, at a show in Melbourne, a fan named David Spargo accessed the backstage area by anonymously editing the band's Wikipedia page and inserting the text "Family David Spargo" at the end of the lead section. [13] Upon showing the article and his ID to the security guards, he was granted access to the band with whom he shared a beer. The band reacted positively to this scheme, stating: "He explained to us his amazing tactic to get past security to hang with us and we immediately cracked him a beer. This dude is the definition of a legend." However, Hyde did add: "It goes to show, never trust Wikipedia". [14] [15] [16]

In March 2019, the pair embarked on their biggest national tour to date bringing along Kwame and Kira Puru as supports. [17] [18] In April 2020, Australian radio station Triple J premiered a new song by the duo in collaboration with Ben O'Connor called "Stay The F*ck Home", as part of a COVID-19 self-isolation musical challenge nicknamed Quarantune. [19]

The duo collaborated with Australian artists Julia Stone and Dean Brady in March 2023 for their Like A Version of Crowded House's single "Fall At Your Feet". The song was voted in as number 64 on the Triple J Hottest 100 2023, the highest Like of A Version of the year. [20]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[21]
TBA [22] -

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[21]
Songs to Sweat To Not released in Australia
Reprisal 12
  • ARIA: 5× Platinum [23]

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[21] 		NZ
[24]
"Bingo Trippin" [6] 2011——Non-album singles
"Welcome"
(featuring Stef K.) [25] 		——
"I Love to Rap" [26] 2012——
"The Way You Are" [7] ——
"You Are Like Nobody Else"
(with Swanky Tunes featuring James McNally) [27] 		2013——
"Feels Like" [10] 83—
"Mufasa"
(with Laidback Luke)		2014——
"High"
(featuring Nicole Millar)		513Songs to Sweat To
"Take Me Over"
(featuring Safia)		632
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum [23]
"Say My Name"
(featuring Benjamin Joseph)		201529—
  • ARIA: Platinum [23]
"Stranger"
(featuring Elliphant)		2016520
  • ARIA: 5× Platinum [28]
  • RMNZ: Gold [29]
Non-album singles
"Fake Magic"
(featuring AlunaGeorge)		201734— [A]
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum [23]
"Let You Down"
(featuring Icona Pop)		37— [B]
  • ARIA: 2× Platinum [28]
"Wasted"201866— [C]
  • ARIA: Platinum [33]
"Fire"
(featuring Sarah Aarons)		— [D] — [E] Reprisal
"Sugar"
(featuring Jack River)		201954— [F]
  • ARIA: Platinum [28]
Non-album singles
"Ur Eyez"
(featuring Al Wright) [36] 		—— [G]
"Move"
(featuring Alisa Xayalith) [38] 		2020—— [H] TBA
"Nothing to Love About Love"
(featuring The Wombats) [40] 		——
"Lil Bit"
(with Tommy Trash) [41] 		—— [I]
"Chemicals"
(featuring Sarah Aarons) [43] 		2021—— [J]
"Honest"
(featuring Slayyyter) [45] 		2022——
"Spend It"
(featuring Circa Waves) [46] 		—— [K]
"I Want You"
(featuring Darren Hayes) [48] 		2023——
"Fall At Your Feet" (Like A Version)
(featuring Julia Stone)		——Non-album singles
"Stop The Music"
(featuring FEYI) [49] 		2024——TBA
"—" denotes an album that did not chart in that country.

Other appearances

List of other non-single song appearances
TitleYearAlbum
"Cocaine Killa" (with Daniel Johns)2022 FutureNever

Remixes

Bootlegs

Notes

  1. ↑ "Fake Magic" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. [30]
  2. ↑ "Let You Down" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number three on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. [31]
  3. ↑ "Wasted" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number four on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. [32]
  4. ↑ In Australia, Reprisal appeared on the Australian Singles Chart; songs on the EP therefore could not chart separately.
  5. ↑ "Fire" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number five on the NZ Heatseeker Singles Chart. [34]
  6. ↑ "Sugar" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 10 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [35]
  7. ↑ "Ur Eyez" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [37]
  8. ↑ "Move" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 30 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [39]
  9. ↑ "Lil Bit" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 28 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [42]
  10. ↑ "Chemicals" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 20 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [44]
  11. ↑ "Spend It" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 16 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [47]

Awards and nominations

AIR 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 / workAwardResultRef.
2014 "High" (featuring Nicole Millar)Best Independent Dance/Electronica or Club SingleWon [50]

APRA Awards

Since 1982 the APRA Awards are run by Australian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015 "High" (featuring Nicole Millar) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Nicole Millar & Sam LittlemoreSong of the YearShortlisted [51]
Dance Work of the YearNominated [52]
2016 "Take Me Over" (featuring Safia) – Kaelyn Behr, Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Ben Woolner-KirkhamMost Played Australian WorkWon
Dance Work of the YearWon
2018 "Stranger" (featuring Elliphant) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Kaelyn Behr, Elliphant, Daniel Goudie, Ashley MiltonDance Work of the YearWon [53] [54] [55]
Most Played Australian WorkWon [56]
"Fake Magic" (featuring AlunaGeorge) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Sam Littlemore, Laura Lowther, Frances Dewji, George Reid Dance Work of the YearNominated [56]
2019 "Let You Down" (featuring Icona Pop) – Kaelyn Behr Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Sam Manville, Robert TailorDance Work of the YearNominated
2020 "Sugar" (featuring Jack River) – Kaelyn Behr, Adam Hyde, Reuben StylesMost Performed Dance Work of the YearNominated [57] [58]
2022 "Nothing to Love About Love" (featuring The Wombats) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Matthew Murphy, Tyler SpryMost Performed Dance/Electronic WorkNominated [59]
2023 "Honest" (featuring Slayyyter) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Kirsty PetersMost Performed Dance/Electronic WorkNominated [60]
2024 "Spend It!" (featuring Circa Waves) – Adam Hyde, Reuben Styles, Circa Waves, Johan Gustafsson, Kieran Shudhall, Gustav Gallhagan, Jackson Brazier, Sam LittlemoreMost Performed Dance/Electronic WorkNominated [61]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2014 "High" (featuring Nicole Millar) Best Dance Release Won [62]
2015 "Take Me Over" (featuring Safia)Best Dance ReleaseNominated
Song of the YearNominated
2017 "Stranger" (featuring Elliphant) Song of the Year Won [63]
Best Dance ReleaseNominated
Best GroupNominated
Clowntown TourBest Australian Live ActNominated
2018 "Fire" (featuring Sarah Aarons) Best Group Nominated
Best Dance Release Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
Ryan Sauer and Peking Duk - "Fire" Best Video Nominated
The Wasted TourBest Australian Live ActNominated
2019 "Sugar" (featuring Jack River) Best Dance Release Nominated [64] [65]
Peking Duk's Biggest Tour Ever... So FarBest Australian Live ActNominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards is an award presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honour artists and music in pop culture.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2015 themselves Best Australian Act Nominated [66]
2018 themselvesBest Australian ActNominated [67]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2017 Peking DukLive Electronic Act (or DJ) of the YearWon [68] [69]
2018 Peking DukInternational Live Achievement (Band)Nominated [70] [71]
2020 Peking DukMusicians Making a DifferenceNominated [72]


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