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Future Sound of Melbourne

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Future Sound of Melbourne
OriginMelbourne
GenresHouse, techno, electronic
Years active1990–present
LabelsCandyline Records, Two Thumbs Records
MembersDavide Carbone
Josh Abrahams
Steve Robbins

Future Sound of Melbourne (also known as FSOM) is an Australian electronic group formed in Melbourne in 1990. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996, they won the award for Best Dance Release for their album, Chapter One.[1]

Career

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Future Sound of Melbourne were an Australian electronic music trio formed in 1990 by bass and drum producer, Davide Carbone, bass guitarist and vocalist, Josh Abrahams, and acid house DJ, Steve Robbins.[2][3]

In October 1995, the group released Chapter One. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1996, the album won the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release.[1][4]

Abrahams left the group in 1995 to start his solo career, later performing as Puretone.[2][5] Carbone relocated to the United Kingdom in 1998 where he established a record label, BS1 Records. Carbone and Robbins performed as FSOM at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark in 1999.[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Chapter One
Prologue
  • Released: June 1999
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM004)
  • Formats: CD

Compilation albums

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List of compilation albums, with selected details
Title Album details
The 90's Anthology
  • Released: 30 June 2017[7]
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM005)
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

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List of Extended Plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Meglamania
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM001)
  • Formats: 12" LP
Wear 'n' Tear
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: FSOM (FSOM002)
  • Formats: 12" LP
Beyond
  • Released: July 1993
  • Label: Candyline Records (CANDY006)
  • Formats: 12" LP
The Avatar EP
  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Candyline Records (CANDY011)
  • Formats: 12" LP

Singles

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Album
"Melodia" / "Alien 8" 1992 non album single
"Shivaratri" 1993 non album single
"Flashflood" 1995 Chapter One

Awards

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ARIA Music Awards

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The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Future Sound of Melbourne won one award.[8]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1996 Chapter One Best Dance Release Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "ARIA Awards – History: Winners by Year 1996: 10th Annual ARIA Awards". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. ^ a b McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Josh Abrahams'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 3 August 2004. Retrieved 3 June 2009.
  3. ^ Drever, Andrew (26 July 2017), "Review: FSOM The 90s Anthology", Forward Disco
  4. ^ Blake, Elissa (1 October 1996), "Graney Gets a Gong", The Age
  5. ^ "Puretone > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Roskilde Festival 1999". Roskilde Festival (Roskilde). Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  7. ^ "The 90's Anthology". Apple Music. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  8. ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award - 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 1 March 2014.