Papa vs Pretty | |
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_(6693044955).jpg) Papa vs Pretty perform at the Southbound Festival (2012) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Alternative rock Indie Rock |
| Years active | 2006–2014 |
| Labels | Peace & Riot |
| Past members | Thomas Rawle Angus Gardiner Tom Myers Luke Liang† |
| Website | www.papavspretty.com |
Papa vs Pretty was an Australian rock band from Sydney, New South Wales. Originally the solo act of then 15-year-old Thomas Rawle (lead vocals, guitar, piano, primary songwriter[1]) in 2006, Papa vs Pretty became a three-piece band in 2008 with the addition of Rawle's friends Angus Gardiner (bass guitar, cello, backing vocals) and Tom Myers (drums, backing vocals), and a quartet in 2012 with the arrival of Luke Liang (guitar, keyboard, backing vocals). On Monday 30 June 2014, the band announced their breakup.
Papa vs Pretty's musical style evolved from the initial fusion of indie rock and electronica of their first two EPs, to a more guitar-driven alternative rock sound from 2010s Heavy Harm EP onwards.
Papa vs Pretty has gained notable attention in the Australian music scene for their "intimidatingly tight"[2] and energetic live performances. Their 2010 tracks "Heavy Harm" and "Wrecking Ball" and 2011 singles "One of the Animals", "Honey" and "Darkest Way" received heavy rotation on Australian radio station Triple J.[3]
Papa vs Pretty's debut album United in Isolation was released on 27 May 2011[4] to positive reviews, including a 9 out of 10 rating from Triple J Magazine[5] and a coveted Triple J Feature Album slot.[6][7] The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2011 ARIA Music Awards,[8] and for Album of the Year at the 2011 J Awards.[9]
Papa vs Pretty released their second album, White Deer Park, on 21 February 2014.[10] The first single from the album, "My Life Is Yours", was released 13 September 2013,[11] followed by the second single, "Smother", which was released 6 December 2013.
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- ^ "Marnie Neck, 2009". Thevine.com.au. Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Artist Profile". Jplay.com.au. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ The In Sound From Way Out – EMI Australia's Music and MP3 Blog » Blog Archive » Papa vs Pretty – One Of The Animals. Theinsoundfromwayout.com (2011-05-27). Retrieved on 2012-04-10.
- ^ Christian Burling, Triple J Magazine : Issue 51, June 2011
- ^ Twitter : Richard Kingsmill, Triple J Music Director, Papa vs Pretty Feature Album on Triple J tweet
- ^ "2018". Abc.net.au. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ Aria Awards / 2011 Best Rock Album - 25th ARIA Awards 2011. Ariaawards.com.au. Retrieved on 2012-04-10.
- ^ "Papa Vs Pretty - United In Isolation - J Awards 2010 - triple j". Abc.net.au. 8 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Papa vs Pretty Unveil New Album, Single, Tour". TheMusic.com.au. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
- ^ "Exclusive: Papa vs Pretty announce new album, shows". FasterLouder.com.au. Archived from the original on 27 August 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2013.