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Slowly Slowly
Slowly Slowly, live in Albury (2023)
Background information
OriginMelbourne,Victoria, Australia
Genres
Years active2015–present
LabelsNETTWERK[1]
Members
  • Ben Stewart
  • Patrick Murphy
  • Albert Doan
  • Alex Quayle

Slowly Slowlyis an Australianpop punkandindie rockband fromMelbourne,Victoria. The band consists of Ben Stewart (lead vocals, guitar), Patrick Murphy (drums), Albert Doan (guitar), and Alex Quayle (bass guitar). They released its debut albumChamomilein 2016.

Slowly Slowly has performed at festivals such as Beyond the Valley,[2]Splendour in the Grass,andParty In The Paddock.[3]They have also supportedRed Hot Chili Peppers[4]andAmy Sharkon its Australian national tours.[5]

Career

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Slowly Slowly live at the Torquay Hotel (2019)

In June 2015, Slowly Slowly released their debut single "Empty Lungs". This was followed by the singles "New York, Paris" and "PMTWGR" in 2016. The band released their debut studio albumChamomilein July 2016.

In May 2018, Slowly Slowly released their second studio albumSt. Leonards[6][7]which spawned three singles; "Aliens", "Alchemy" and "Ten Leaf Clover".

In May 2019, Slowly Slowly covered "Skinny Love"byBon IverforTriple J'sLike a Version.[8]

In January 2020, the group announced their third full-length albumRace Car Blues,to be released on 28 February 2020. They released the album's title track on that same day.

On 25 January 2020, the band were announced as having placed at No. 57 in theTriple J Hottest 100, 2019,with the single "Jellyfish"; This was Slowly Slowly's first ever entry in the annual countdown.

In August 2021, the band cancelled the remainder of theirRace Car Bluestour dates and said plans for the band are "on hold" due to health challenges currently being faced by frontman Ben Stewart.[9]

On 22 January 2022, the band made their second-ever appearance in theTriple J Hottest 100, 2021,with the single "Blueprint".[10]This would become the first single released for the band's fourth studio album,Daisy Chain,released on 4 November 2022.[11]

Discography

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Slowly Slowly live atGood Things Festival Melbourne(2019)

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
[12]
Chamomile
  • Released: 8 July 2016
  • Label: Slowly Slowly(independent),Catch & Release
  • Format: Digital download,streaming
 —
St. Leonards
  • Released: 11 May 2018[13]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format:CD,LP,digital download, streaming
 77
Race Car Blues
  • Released: 28 February 2020[14]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 7
Daisy Chain
  • Released: 4 November 2022[15]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 5
[16]

Reissued albums

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List of Reissued albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
Race Car Blues Chapter Two
  • Released: 26 February 2021[17]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 —[A]

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
"Empty Lungs" 2015 — non album single
"New York, Paris"[19] 2016 — Chamomile
"PMTWGR"[20] —
"Aliens"[21] 2017 — St. Leonards
"Alchemy" 2018 —
"Ten Leaf Clover" —
"Jellyfish"[22][23] 2019 —[B][24] Race Car Blues
"Skinny Love"(Like a Version)[25] — Like a Version (Volume Fifteen)
"Creature of Habit Pt.2"[26] — Race Car Blues
"Safety Switch"(featuring Bec Stevens)[27] —
"Low"[28] — Race Car Blues Chapter Two
"Race Car Blues"[29] 2020 — Race Car Blues
"19"[30][31] —
"Slow Learner"[32] — non album singles
"Melbourne"[33] —
"Comets & Zombies"[34] — Race Car Blues Chapter Two
"The Level"[17] 2021 —
"First Love"(featuring Yours Truly)[35] —
"Blueprint"[36] — Daisy Chain[15]
"Nothing On"[37] 2022 —
"Forget You"[38] —
"Daisy Chain"[15] —
"Longshot"[39] —
"God"[40] —
"Gimme the Wrench"[41] 2024 — TBA

Notes

  1. ^Race Car Blues Chapter Twodid not enter the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart, but peaked at number 7 on the ARIA Vinyl Chart.[18]
  2. ^"Jellyfish" did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 18 on the Australian Independent Singles Chart.

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known as theAIR 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.
2021 Race Car Blues Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated [42][43]
2023 Daisy Chain Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated [44][45]

APRA Awards

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TheAPRA Awardsare held in Australia and New Zealand by theAustralasian Performing Right Associationto recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Slowly Slowly has been nominated for one award.[46][47]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2020 "Jellyfish" Most Performed Rock Work of the Year Nominated

J Award

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TheJ Awardsare an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by theAustralian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio stationTriple J.They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018[48] Themselves Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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TheRolling Stone Australia Awardsare awarded annually in January or February by theAustralian editionofRolling Stonemagazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[49]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Blueprint" Best Single Nominated [50]

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