Split Seconds

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Split Seconds is a five piece indie pop band from Perth, Australia.[1]

The band formed was formed in 2010 by Sean Pollard, a Perth based singer songwriter.

Split Seconds' first self titled EP was released in 2011,[2] and earned the band win 4 WAMI awards in 2011 including Favourite Newcomer, Most Promising New Act, Best Indie Pop Band and Best Male Vocalist.[3] Many of the songs were written by Pollard.[4]

Their single Bed Down received high rotation on Triple J after they were Unearthed by the station to play the Big Day Out.

In 2012 Split Seconds were nominated for 8 WAMI award, winning Best Male Vocalist for Sean Pollard.[5][6]

Their debut album You'll Turn Into Me was released on August 10, 2012 and features the singles All You Gotta Do and Top Floor.[7][8]

In 2013 the band relocated to Melbourne.[9]

In 2014 their EP Neil Young and Dumb was released.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ GIG REVIEW | SPLIT SECONDS – DING DONG LOUNGE – 08|09|12
  2. ^ ". Faster Louder, y Alex Rappel 28 March 2011
  3. ^ Tame Impala and Split Seconds dominate the 2011 WAMi Awards | the AU review
  4. ^ "Time to reflect". Sydney Morning Herald, August 31, 2012 , Craig Mathieson
  5. ^ "Indie-pop shines at music awards". The Western Australian, MATILDA PRICE , June 3, 2012
  6. ^ GIG REVIEW | SPLIT SECONDS – DING DONG LOUNGE – 08|09|12
  7. ^ Album Review: Split Seconds - You'll Turn Into Me (2012 LP) | the AU review
  8. ^ "Splitting Time". The Music, Aug 9th 2012 | Cam Findlay
  9. ^ "AFTR DARK | SPLIT SECONDS W/ GO-VIOLETS". Adam not Eve, 27 June, 2013
  10. ^ "Album Review: Split Seconds - Neil Young and Dumb (2014 EP)". The AU Review. October 2, 2014 - Cleatus Glob
  11. ^ "EP Review: Split Seconds’ Neil Young And Dumb". Vulture Magazine, Brent Gray September 15, 2014

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