Yours Truly are an Australian pop-punk band formed in 2016 in Sydney, New South Wales. Their debut studio album, Self Care (2020), peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Yours Truly
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresPop punk
Years active2016–present
LabelsUNFD
Members
  • Mikaila Delgado
  • Teddie Winder-Haron
  • Henry Beard
Past members
  • Lachlan Cronin
  • Bradley Cronan
Websitewww.yourstruly.band

Louder Sound credited Yours Truly as one of several bands "reinventing pop-punk for 2021".[1]

History

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Yours Truly were formed in 2016 and self-released their debut EP Too Late for Apologies in March 2017. The group's debut singles "Winter" and "Strangers" received airplay on Triple J.[2]

"High Hopes" was released in January 2018. The group released their debut studio album Self Care on 18 September 2020, which debuted at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[3]

On 9 July 2021, the band released the single "Walk Over My Grave", followed by the single "Lights On" [4] and their new EP "Is this what I look like?" which was released on the 15 July 2022. [5]

Following the release of is this what i look like?, guitarist Lachlan Cronin and drummer Bradley Cronan left the band to pursue other interests in 2023.[6]

In 2024, drummer Henry Beard joined the band and they released the single, "Call My Name".[7] In May 2024, the band released "Sour" and announced their second studio album Toxic, which was released on 16 August 2024.[8]

Musical style

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Yours Truly are a pop-punk band.[1]

Members

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Current

  • Mikaila Delgado – lead vocals (2016–present)
  • Teddie Winder-Haron – lead guitar (2016–present)
  • Henry Beard – drums (2024–present)

Former

  • Lachlan Cronin – guitar (2016–2023)[9]
  • Bradley Cronan – drums (2016–2023)[10]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[11]
Self Care 19
Toxic
  • Released: 16 August 2024[8]
  • Label: UNFD (UNFD178)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital, |streaming

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title EP details
Too Late for Apologies
  • Released: 31 March 2017[12]
  • Label: Yours Truly
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Afterglow
  • Released: 12 April 2019[13]
  • Label: UNFD (UNFD124CD)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Yours Truly on Audiotree Live
  • Released: 12 April 2019[14]
  • Label: Audiotree Music
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Is This What I Look Like?
  • Released: 15 July 2022[15]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Formats: streaming

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 is this what i look like? Best Independent Heavy Album or EP Nominated [16][17]

ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony 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.
2021 Self Care Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album Nominated [18]

Heavy Music Awards

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Launched in 2017, the Heavy Music Awards democratically recognise the best of the year across the heavy music landscape – artists, events, photographers, designers, producers and more. With a panel of several hundred industry insiders nominating the finalists, the public has the final say on who wins.[19]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Yours Truly Best International Breakthrough Artist Nominated [4]

J Awards

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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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 Yours Truly Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated [20][21]

References

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  1. ^ a b Shutler, Ali (25 February 2021). "10 bands reinventing pop-punk for 2021". Louder Sound. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Yours Truly". Triple J Unearthed. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  3. ^ Ryan, Gavin (28 September 2020). "Australian Charts: Keith Urban The Speed of Now Part 1 debuts at No. 1". Noise11. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Yours Truly unveil new single + video "Lights On"". Amnplify. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. ^ "untitled". twitter.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  6. ^ Gallagher, Alex (3 April 2023). "Yours Truly guitarist and drummer exit the band". NME. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Yours Truly | Artists". UNFD. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Yours Truly Announce Toxic + Share New Single "Sour"". Substream Magazine. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  9. ^ Announcement regarding his departure
  10. ^ Announcement regarding his departure
  11. ^ "Yours Truly on Australian Charts". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Too Late for Apologies EP by Yours Truly on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Afterglow – EP by Yours Truly on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Yours Truly on AudioTree Live by Yours Truly on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  15. ^ "untitled". twitter.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  16. ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  17. ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  18. ^ Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  19. ^ "About". Heavy Music Awards. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  20. ^ "Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards!". Triple J. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
  21. ^ Triscari, Caleb (19 November 2020). "Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards". NME Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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