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Courtney Barnett
Barnett performing in 2014
Barnett performing in 2014
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresIndie Rock
Years active2006–present
LabelsMilk! Records
Marathon Artists
Mom + Pop Music
House Anxiety
Websitewww.courtneybarnett.com.au

Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist from Melbourne. Known for her witty, rambling lyrics and deadpan singing style,[1] she attracted attention from the North American and UK music press in October 2013[2] with the release of her debut full-length recording and well-received performances at the CMJ Music Marathon. At the latter event, Barnett was mentioned by both Rolling Stone[3] and The New York Times[4] as a standout performer.

Barnett’s debut album, Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, is due to be released on 23 March 2015.

Career

From 2010–2011 Barnett played second guitar in Melbourne garage grunge band, Rapid Transit. They released one self-titled album on cassette.

Between 2011and 2013 Barnett was a member of Australian psych/country band, Immigrant Union, a musical project founded by Brent DeBoer of The Dandy Warhols and Bob Harrow. Along with sharing vocal duties Barnett predominantly played slide guitar and features on the band's second studio album Anyway. DeBoer also played drums on Barnett's first EP, I've Got a Friend called Emily Ferris.[5]

In 2012 Barnett established her own label, Milk! Records, and released her debut EP, I've Got a Friend called Emily Ferris, to glowing reviews around Australia.

In 2013 Barnett played second guitar on Jen Cloher's third studio album In Blood Memory. It was released on Milk! Records.

Barnett received international critical acclaim in 2013 with her second EP, How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose. Lead single "Avant Gardener" tells the story of having an anaphylactic asthma attack in the midst of an Australian heatwave, with lyrics like "The paramedic thinks I'm clever cos I play guitar, I think she's clever cos she stops people dying". "Avant Gardener" was named 'Best New Track' by Pitchfork Media in 2013.[6]

Barnett combined these two releases into one and called it The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas, released internationally on 20 May 2013 via House Anxiety/Marathon Artists.[7] It was named the album of the week by Stereogum[8] The track "History Eraser" was recently nominated for the APRA Song of the Year.[9]

In April 2014 Barnett recorded a full-length album with Burke Reid.

On 30 January 2015 Barnett released details on her upcoming full-length album along with a new single and an accompanying music video. The music video features Jen Cloher and Davey Lane. Her debut album, Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, is set to be released worldwide on 23 March 2015.[10]

Band members

Courtney Barnett is the main songwriter, singer and guitarist. The current band comprises Bones Sloane on bass, Dave Mudie on drums and Dan Luscombe on guitar.

Previous members include Pete Convery (bass), Alex Hamilton (guitar), Alex Francis (guitar).

Personal

Barnett grew up in Sydney's Northern Beaches. When she was 16, her family moved from Sydney to Hobart, where she later attended Tasmanian School of Art.[11] Courtney currently lives in Melbourne with partner Jen Cloher.

Discography

Albums

  • Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit - Milk!/Marathon/V2 (23 March 2015)

Singles

  • "History Eraser" - Milk!/Marathon/V2 (14 October 2013)
  • "Pedestrian at Best" - Milk!/Marathon/V2 (16 February 2015)

EPs

Year Title Format Released Label
2012 I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris CD/Digital 2 April 2011 Milk! Records
2013 How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose CD/Digital 15 October 2013 Milk! Records
2013 The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas 12" vinyl
CD/Digital 		20 May 2013 Milk! Records
Marathon Artists
House Anxiety
Mom + Pop Music

References

  1. ^ Greene, Jayson (1 October 2013). "Rising: Courtney Barnett". Pitchfork. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  2. ^ Newstead, Al (4 October 2013). "It's An Aussie Invasion, Local Artists Making Waves Overseas". Tonedeaf. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  3. ^ Hermes, Will (22 October 2013). "CMJ 2013's 10 Best Discoveries: Courtney Barnett". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  4. ^ Pareles, Jon (20 October 2013). "Marathon of the Formulaic and Eclectic: At the CMJ Music Marathon, Perky Bands and Less So". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  5. ^ Boulton, Martin (11 May 2012). "City just fine and Dandy". The Age. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
  6. ^ http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/9288-the-top-tracks-of-2013/6/
  7. ^ Henriques-Gomes, Luke (22 October 2013). "Courtney Barnett Talks Shadow Electric, Her Double EP, & Accidentally Making It Overseas". Tonedeaf. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  8. ^ Breihan, Tom (15 October 2013). "Album of the Week: Courtney Barnett The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas". Stereogum. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
  9. ^ http://www.remotecontrolrecords.com.au/tag/avant-gardener/
  10. ^ Wilson, Martin. "Courtney Barnett Shares Video & Album Details". Overblown. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  11. ^ Young, Kane (28 April 2014). "Ex Hobart rocker Courtney Barnett wows US crowds on The Tonight Show". The Mercury. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
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