A. Swayze & the Ghosts are an Australian band formed in 2017. They released their debut studio album Paid Salvation in September 2020.[1]
A. Swayze & the Ghosts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tasmania, Australia |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Ivy League Records |
| Website | https://www.aswayzeandtheghosts.com |
A. Swayze & the Ghosts released their self-titled EP in 2017. Since then, they have appeared at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Bigsound. They have also supported Jet, The Vines, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Total Control.[1]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [2] | ||
| Paid Salvation | 55 |
Extended plays edit
| Title | EP details |
|---|---|
| A. Swayze & the Ghosts |
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Singles edit
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Smooth Sailing"[5] | A. Swayze & the Ghosts |
| 2018 | "Suddenly"[6] | Paid Salvation |
| 2019 | "Connect to Consume"[7] | |
| 2020 | "Mess of Me"[8] | |
| "Cancer"[1] | ||
| "Evil Eyes"[9] | ||
| 2024 | "Cool Cucumber"[10] |
Awards and nominations edit
AIR Awards edit
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR Awards of 2021 | Paid Salvation | Best Independent Punk Album or EP | Nominated | [11][12] |
ARIA Music Awards edit
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Paid Salvation | ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | [13] |
National Live Music Awards edit
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | A. Swayze & the Ghosts | Best New Act | Nominated | [14][15] |
| Best Live Act of the Year (People's Choice) | Nominated | |||
| Tasmanian Live Act of the Year | Won | |||
| 2019 | A. Swayze & the Ghosts | Tasmanian Live Act of the Year | Won | [16] |
| 2020 | A. Swayze & the Ghosts | Tasmanian Live Act of the Year | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ a b c "A. Swayze & The Ghosts announce debut album, share new single". NME. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 28 September 2020". No. 1595. Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 September 2020.
{{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires|magazine=(help) - ^ "Paid Salvation". JBHiFi. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "A. Swayze & the Ghosts (EP)". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ ""Smooth Sailing"". BandCamp. October 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ ""Suddenly". single". Apple Music. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ ""Connect to Consume" single". Apple Music. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ ""Mess of Me" single". Apple Music. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ "A.Swayze & the Ghosts – Evil Eyes (Official Video)". YouTube. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
- ^ ""A. Swayze & The Ghosts - Cool Cucumber (Official Music Video)"". YouTube. 20 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.