Slowly Slowly (band)

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 Slowly is an Australian pop punk and indie rock band from Melbourne, 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 album Chamomile in 2016.

Slowly Slowly has performed at festivals such as Beyond the Valley,[2] Splendour in the Grass, and Party In The Paddock.[3] They have also supported Red Hot Chili Peppers[4] and Amy Shark on its Australian national tours.[5]

Career

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 album Chamomile in July 2016.

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

In May 2019, Slowly Slowly covered "Skinny Love" by Bon Iver for Triple J's Like a Version.[8]

In January 2020, the group announced their third full-length album Race 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 the Triple 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 their Race Car Blues tour 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 the Triple 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]

In September 2024, the band announced the forthcoming release of Forgiving Spree.[12]

Discography

Slowly Slowly live at Good Things Festival Melbourne (2019)

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with release date, label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[13]
Chamomile
  • Released: 8 July 2016
  • Label: Slowly Slowly (independent), Catch & Release
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —
St. Leonards
  • Released: 11 May 2018[14]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 77
Race Car Blues
  • Released: 28 February 2020[15]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 7
Daisy Chain
  • Released: 4 November 2022[16]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 5
[17]
Forgiving Spree
  • Released: 24 January 2025[12]
  • Label:
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 TBA

Reissued albums

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[18]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
 —[A]

Singles

List of singles as lead artist
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
"Empty Lungs" 2015 — non album single
"New York, Paris"[20] 2016 — Chamomile
"PMTWGR"[21] —
"Aliens"[22] 2017 — St. Leonards
"Alchemy" 2018 —
"Ten Leaf Clover" —
"Jellyfish"[23][24] 2019 —[B][25] Race Car Blues
"Skinny Love" (Like a Version)[26] — Like a Version (Volume Fifteen)
"Creature of Habit Pt.2"[27] — Race Car Blues
"Safety Switch" (featuring Bec Stevens)[28] —
"Low"[29] — Race Car Blues Chapter Two
"Race Car Blues"[30] 2020 — Race Car Blues
"19"[31][32] —
"Slow Learner"[33] — non album singles
"Melbourne"[34] —
"Comets & Zombies"[35] — Race Car Blues Chapter Two
"The Level"[18] 2021 —
"First Love" (featuring Yours Truly) [36] —
"Blueprint"[37] — Daisy Chain[16]
"Nothing On"[38] 2022 —
"Forget You"[39] —
"Daisy Chain"[16] —
"Longshot"[40] —
"God"[41] —
"Gimme the Wrench"[42] 2024 — Forgiving Spree
"All Time"[43] —
"Forgiving Spree"[12] —
"Love Letters"[43] —
"How Are You Mine?"[44] —

Notes

  1. ^ Race Car Blues Chapter Two did not enter the ARIA Top 100 Albums Chart, but peaked at number 7 on the ARIA Vinyl Chart.[19]
  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

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known as the 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.
2021 Race Car Blues Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated [45][46]
2023 Daisy Chain Best Independent Rock Album or EP Nominated [47][48]

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Slowly Slowly has been nominated for one award.[49][50]

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

J Award

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.
2018[51] Themselves Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Australia Awards are awarded annually in January or February by the Australian edition of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.[52]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Blueprint" Best Single Nominated [53]

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