West Thebarton, previously known as West Thebarton Brothel Party, is an Australian rock band from Adelaide.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Adelaide, Australia |
| Genres | Pub rock, Garage punk |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Labels | Domestic La La |
| Members | Josh Healey Tom Gordon Caitlin Thomas Nick Horvat Ray Dalfsen Brian Bolado |
| Past members | Josh Battersby Hugh Black Will Spooner-Adey Alex Christophel |
| Website | www.westthebarton.com |
History
editWest Thebarton cut their teeth practising in a studio in West Thebarton Road, in the western Adelaide suburb of Thebarton, hence the name of the band.[1]
They released their debut album Different Beings Being Different in 2018.[2]
In April 2023, they released "George Michael", the lead single from the upcoming EP Victory.[3]
Members
edit- Current members[citation needed]
- Ray Dalfsen – lead vocals, guitar (2013–present)
- Josh Healey – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Tom Gordon – guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Brian Bolado – guitar, percussion, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Nick Horvat – bass (2015–present)
- Caitlin Thomas – drums (2017–present)
- Former members
- Josh Battersby – guitar (2013–2023)
- Hugh Black – drums (2015–2017)
- Will Spooner-Adey – bass (2013–2015)
- Alex Christophel – drums (2013–2015)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [4] | ||
| Different Beings Being Different |
|
45 |
| Mongrel Australia |
|
TBA |
Live albums
edit| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Live at the Exeter |
|
Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| West Thebarton Brothel Party |
|
| Victory |
|
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Red or White"[7] | 2016 | non album single |
| "Moving Out"[8] | 2017 | Different Beings Being Different |
| "Dolewave"[9] | non album single | |
| "Bible Camp"[10] | Different Beings Being Different | |
| "You've Got the Love" (Triple J Like a Version)[11] |
2018 | Like a Version |
| "Tops"[12] | 2019 | TBA |
| "George Michael"[3] | 2023 | Victory |
| "Desire"[5] | Mongrel Australia | |
| "Humble Heart"[13] | 2024 | |
| "Tapes"[14] |
Awards and nominations
editAIR Awards
editThe 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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Different Beings Being Different | Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album | Nominated | [15] |
ARIA Music Awards
editThe 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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Different Beings Being Different | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | [16] |
National Live Music Awards
editThe National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | West Thebarton | Live Act of the Year | Nominated | [17][18] |
| International Live Achievement (Band) | Nominated | |||
| South Australian Live Act of the Year | Won | |||
| 2020 | themselves | South Australian Live Act of the Year | Nominated | [19] |
| 2023 | Themselves | Best Live Act in SA | Nominated | [20] |
South Australian Music Awards
editThe South Australian Music Awards (SAM Awards) exist to recognise, promote and celebrate excellence in the South Australian contemporary music industry and take place annually in Adelaide, South Australia every November.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | themselves | Best Group | Won | [21] |
| Different Beings Being Different | Best Release | Won | ||
| "Bible Camp" | Best Song | Won | ||
| themselves | People's Choice Rock Award | Won |
References
edit- ^ Marsh, Walter (28 June 2018), "West Thebarton still calls suburbia home", The Adelaide Review
- ^ Mathieson, Craig (24 May 2018), "Adelaide band West Thebarton nail eclectic guitar rock with debut album", Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ a b c "West Thebarton Return with New Single 'George Michael' and Announce String of Headline Dates". Music Feeds. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Chart Watch". auspOp. May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ a b "West Thebarton Announce New Single Desire". Hear 2 Zen. November 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ "West Thebarton Brothel Party". Apple Music. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Red or White - single". Apple Music. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Moving Out - single". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Dolewave - single". Apple Music. June 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Bible Camp- single". Apple Music. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "You've Got the Love - single". Apple Music. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Tops - single". Apple Music. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "West Thebarton Announce New Album Single Tour". Australian Musician. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "West ThebartonTapes". The Underground Stage. 10 March 2024. Retrieved 28 March 2024.
- ^ "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age
- ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Nominees announced for 2020 National Live Music Awards". NLMAs. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "About". South Australian Music Awards. Retrieved 10 August 2019.