Pierce Brothers

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Pierce Brothers
OriginMelbourne, Australia
Genres Folk music, blues and roots [1]
Years active2011–present
Members
  • Jack Pierce
  • Patrick Pierce
Website www.piercebrothers.com

Pierce Brothers are an Australian folk and blues and roots duo, consisting of twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce. [1]

Contents

The duo released their debut studio album Atlas Shoulders, in October 2018. [2]

History

The Pierce Brothers began their career busking on Bourke Street, Melbourne in 2011 and were playing bigger shows and festivals by 2014. [3]

In 2014 the duo's EP The Night Tree debuted at No. 21 on the ARIA Albums Chart. [4]

In March 2021, the duo released Into the Great Unknown. [5]

In March 2024, the duo released their third studio album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me, which Jade Kennedy from Rolling Stone Australia said "[has] catchy melodies, earworm hooks, charming lyricism and stunning vocal harmonies" [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Atlas Shoulders
  • Released: 26 October 2018 [2]
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419702715)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
13
Into the Great Unknown
  • Released: March 2021 [5]
  • Label: Lemon Tree Music (PBITGU42069-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Everything Is Bigger Than Me
  • Released: 29 March 2024 [6]
  • Label: DIT (PB24EIBTM-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
14

live albums

List of live albums, with release date and label shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Live @ The Corner
  • Released: 2014 (limited release)
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom
  • Formats: CD+DVD
  • Recorded: November 2014
Three Deep Breaths
  • Released: 13 September 2019
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom (1234)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Live at Chapel Off Chapel
  • Released: 21 October 2021
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EP, with release date and label shown
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Pierce Brothers
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Blind Boys Run
  • Released: August 2013
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
The Night Tree
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Gaga Didi
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
21
Into the Dirt
  • Released: 25 September 2015
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419678972)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
10
The Records Were Ours
  • Released: 19 May 2017
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419770182)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
9
My Tired Mind
  • Released: 17 November 2017
  • Label: Lemon Tree, Warner Music Australia (5419787362)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
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