Sly Withers
- Punk
- indie punk
- Smash House Records
- Dew Process (2019-present)
- Jono Mata
- Sam Blitvich
- Shea Moriarty
- Fraser Cringle
- Joel Neubecker[1]
Sly Withers are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. The band consists of vocalists/guitarists Jono Mata and Sam Blitvich, drummer Fraser Cringle and bassist Shea Moriarty. Joel Neubecker served as the band's drummer from their formation until his departure in December 2023. The original band members formed the band while still in high school. Their second studio album, Gardens, debuted and peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Chart on 21 June 2021. A single from the album, "Clarkson", placed in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2021 at number 69.[2]
The band's sound combines elements of rock, punk and emo, with theMusic describing the band as "an exciting blend of introspection and euphoric indie punk".[3]
History
The band released their self-titled debut album in September 2016.
In March 2019, the band signed with Dew Process.[4]
On 11 June 2021, the band released their second studio album, titled Gardens, which featured the singles "Cracks", "Bougainvillea" and "Clarkson". The album debuted at number 10 on the ARIA chart.[5]
Band members
- Jono Mata – lead and backing vocals, guitar (2013–present)
- Sam Blitvich – lead and backing vocals, guitar (2013–present)
- Shea Moriarty – bass, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Fraser Cringle – drums (2024–present)
Former members
- Joel Neubecker – drums, backing vocals (2013–2023)[6]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
---|---|---|
AUS [7] | ||
Sly Withers |
| — |
Gardens |
| 10 |
Overgrown |
| 10 [11] |
Extended plays
Title | Details |
---|---|
Mixtape |
|
Mixtape 2 |
|
Gravis |
|
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
---|---|---|
"I'm Fine" | 2016 | Sly Withers |
"Nike Shoe" | ||
"Good Enough" | 2017 | Non-album singles |
"Closer" | ||
"Google Maps" | ||
"Pleb" | 2018 | |
"Sad Guy" | 2019 | Gravis |
"Lately" (featuring Carla Geneve) | ||
"Good Days Bad Days" | ||
"Explode Into View" | Non-album single | |
"Cracks"[15] | 2020 | Gardens |
"Bougainvillea"[16] | ||
"Clarkson"[17] | 2021 | |
"Breakfast"[18] | ||
"Selfish/The Scientist" | Gardens (Deluxe) | |
"Passing Through" | 2022 | Overgrown |
"Radio"[19] | ||
"Soju" (with RedHook)[20] | Postcard from a Living Hell | |
"Everything"[21] | 2024 | TBA |
Awards and nominations
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Sly Withers | WA Live Act of the Year | Won | [22] |
2023 | Sly Withers | Best Punk/Hardcore Act | Nominated | [23] |
West Australian Music Industry Awards
The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are an annual awards ceremony presented to the local contemporary music industry, held annually by Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM).[24]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | Themselves | Best Punk / Hardcore Act | Won | [25] |
References
- ^ Withers, Sly. "Some big news from our sweet Joely below". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "triple j Hottest 100 of 2021: here are all the songs in the countdown". NME. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
- ^ Speter, Tiana. "The Top 25 Albums Of 2021 (So Far): Sly Withers - 'Gardens'". theMusic.com.au. SCG Media. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ "Perth indie punks Sly Withers sign to Dew Process". Amnplify. March 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Olivia Rodrigo holds ARIA Albums Chart #1 for fourth week with Sour". ARIA Charts. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Withers, Sly. "Some big news from our sweet Joely below". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Discography Sly Withers". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Sly Withers by Sly Withers on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ "Gardens". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Garden by Sly Withers LP". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Mixtape by Sly Withers". Bandcamp. September 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Mixtape 2 by Sly Withers". SoundCloud. April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Gravis – EP by Sly Withers on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Brereton, Greta (27 August 2020). "Sly Withers release new song 'Cracks' with accompanying music video". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "Sly Withers return with new single and video 'Bougainvillea'". Scenezine. 25 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ James Young, David (7 April 2021). "Sly Withers announces second album 'Gardens', share single 'Clarkson'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 7 April 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ James Young, David (28 July 2021). "Sly Withers share lo-fi music video for new single 'Breakfast'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 19/08/2022". Music Feeds. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- ^ "RedHook announce debut album 'Postcard From A Living Hell' with Sly Withers-assisted single 'Soju'". NME. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Sly Withers announces new single Everything and national tour". Beat Magazine. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ "Revealed: All the winners from Tuesday night's Live Music Awards". The Music Network. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "2007 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners". West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs). Archived from the original on 22 July 2008.
- ^ "2019 WAM Awards Winners". Scenestr. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
External links
- Official website