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Mod Con

Mod Con are an Australian trio consisting of Erica Dunn, Sara Retallick and Raquel Solier.[1]

Mod Con
Mod Con playing at the Forum Melbourne in March 2021
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Victoria Australia[1]
Years active2017 (2017)–present (present)
LabelsPoison City Records
Members
  • Erica Dunn (guitar, vocals)
  • Sara Retallick (bass, vocals)
  • Raquel Solier (drums)

They released their debut studio album Modern Convenience in April 2018. Their second, Modern Condition was released in October 2021.

History edit

Mod Con is a three-piece based out of Melbourne who originally played together under the moniker Palm Springs. Having known each other for some time and playing with various solo and collaborative projects. Over Easter 2017, the trio recorded their debut album with Gareth Liddiard at his home in the Goulburn Valley.[1] The album was released in April 2018 and described by NME Australia as "One of the most inventive, attention-grabbing local debuts in recent memory."[2]

On 18 June 2021, the trio released "Ammo", the lead single from their second studio album Modern Condition.[3] Modern Condition was recorded with engineer John Lee at Phaedra Studios Melbourne and released on 22 October 2021.[4]

Discography edit

Albums edit

List of studio albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[5]
Modern Convenience —
Modern Condition
  • Released: 22 October 2021[7][4]
  • Label: Poison City (PCR170CD) / (PCR170LP)
  • Format: CD, LP, DD, streaming
 72

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.
2022 Modern Condition Best Independent Punk Album or EP Nominated [8][9]

Music Victoria Awards edit

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Erica Dunn Best Female Musician Nominated [10]
Mod Con Best Band Nominated
Mod Con Breakthrough Act Nominated
2019 Erica Dunn Best Female Musician Won [11]
2020 Erica Dunn Best Musician Nominated [12]
2021 Erica Dunn Best Musician Nominated [13][14]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Bandmate To Bandmate: Mod Con". tomtommag. July 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  2. ^ "What's new this month? Here are 10 Australian release picks for October 2021". NME Australia. October 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  3. ^ "MOD CON announce forthcoming sophomore album Modern Condition". NME Australia. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Modern Condition by Mod Co". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  5. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1 November 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1652. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1 November 2021. p. 6.
  6. ^ "Modern Convenience by Mod Con on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Modern Condition by Mod Con on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022". musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  9. ^ Tyler Jenke (5 August 2022). "Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards". MusicFeeds. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
  10. ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open!". Music Victoria. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  14. ^ "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
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