The Rions
The Rions | |
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| Origin | Northern Beaches,Sydney,New South Wales |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | UNIFIED Music Group |
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| Website | therions |
The Rionsare an Australian four-pieceindie rockband from theNorthern Beaches,New South Wales. The band consists of Noah Blockley (lead vocals, bass guitar), Harley Wilson (guitar), Asher McLean (guitar), and Tom Partington (drums). In 2021, they were announced as the winners of Australian national youth broadcasterTriple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Musically, they are an indie rock andpopband, and cite fellow Northern Beaches bandsLime CordialeandOcean Alleyas influences.
Career
[edit]The Rions formed in 2016, consisting of lead vocalist and bass guitarist, Noah Blockley, guitarists Harley Wilson and Asher McLean, and drummer Tom Partington.[1][2]
On 9 April 2021, they released the single "Night Light".[3]On 19 August, the Rions were announced as the winner's Australian youth broadcasterTriple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Included as part of their prize was a mentoring session with duoLime Cordialeand a support slot on fellow Unearthed High winnerGeorge Alice's next national tour.[4]On 1 December 2021, they released the single "Disassociation".[5]Alongside the announcement, the band revealed that they had signed withUNIFIED Music Group.[6]
In July 2024, The Rions released "Physical Medicine" and announced their second EP.Happiness in a Place It Shouldn’t Bewill be released on 27 September 2024.[7]
Musical style and influences
[edit]The Rions have been described asindie rockandpop.[4][8]They have been likened tothe Vanns,in addition to fellowNorthern BeachesactsLime CordialeandOcean Alley.[4][9]They listAni DiFranco,Arctic Monkeys,Aretha Franklin,Bryan Adams,Leon Bridges,Ray Charles,Stevie Wonder,andthe Beatlesas musical influences.[1][8]
Band members
[edit]- Noah Blockley – lead vocals, bass guitar
- Harley Wilson – guitar
- Asher McLean – guitar
- Tom Partington – drums
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [10] | ||
| Minivan |
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| Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be |
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35 |
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Sadie"[11] | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Halfway Out"[12] | ||
| "Head Still Hurts"[13] | ||
| "Night Light"[4] | 2021 | |
| "Disassociation"[6] | ||
| "Anakin"[14] | 2022 | |
| "Scary Movies" | 2023 | Minivan |
| "Minivan" | ||
| "Sweet Cocoon"[15] | 2024 | Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be |
| "Physical Medicine"[7] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Rolling Stone Australia Awards
[edit]TheRolling Stone Australia Awardsare awarded annually by theAustralian editionofRolling Stonemagazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Rions | Best New Artist | Nominated | [16] |
Triple J Unearthed High
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Themselves | Unearthed HighCompetition | Won | [4] |
References
[edit]- ^abMorton, Nadine (27 May 2021)."Northern beaches music: The Rions have big dreams for the future".Northern Beaches Review.Archivedfrom the original on 26 May 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"Local band unearthed".Northern Beaches Advocate.20 August 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 28 August 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"Night Light – Single by the Rions on Apple Music".Apple Music.9 April 2021.Archivedfrom the original on 22 January 2022.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^abcdeBrewster, Will (20 August 2021)."Sydney indie rockers the Rions win triple j Unearthed High 2021".The Music Network.Archivedfrom the original on 28 August 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^Newstead, Al (1 December 2021)."Unearthed High champs the Rions share 'Disassociation' before hitting the road".Triple J.Archivedfrom the original on 1 December 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^abLangford, Jackson (1 December 2021)."Unearthed winners the Rions sign management deal with UNIFIED".The Music Network.Archivedfrom the original on 2 December 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^abc"The Rions Announce New EP 'Happiness in a Place It Shouldn't Be'".Tone Deaf.5 July 2024.Retrieved6 July2024.
- ^abLochrie, Conor (14 February 2022)."By the Pier announces exciting addition to 2022 lineup".Tone Deaf.Archivedfrom the original on 14 February 2022.Retrieved27 March2022.
- ^Brandle, Lars (1 December 2021)."Unearthed High winners the Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music".The Industry Observer.Archivedfrom the original on 2 December 2021.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart".Australian Recording Industry Association.7 October 2024.Retrieved4 October2024.
- ^"Sadie – Single by the Rions on Apple Music".Apple Music.13 March 2020.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"Halfway Out – Single by the Rions on Apple Music".Apple Music.13 March 2020.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"Head Still Hurts – Single by the Rions on Apple Music".Apple Music.13 November 2020.Retrieved22 January2022.
- ^"The Rions | triple j Unearthed".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Retrieved28 January2023.
- ^"The Rions Drop 'Badass' New Song 'Sweet Cocoon', Announce National Tour Dates".Music Feeds.19 April 2024.Retrieved19 April2024.
- ^"Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees".Rolling Stone Australia.4 March 2024.Retrieved11 March2024.