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Timothy Nelson
BornAustralia
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Years active2006–present

Timothy Nelson is an Australian singer-songwriter from Domus de Maria. Nelson has performed under the name Timothy Nelson & The Infidels.

Career

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2006–2014: I Know This Now & Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It

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In 2007, Nelson won Upper Secondary Song of the Year Grand Prize at the WAM Song of the Year with the song "Overcast Day".

In 2010, the band released "You Don't Know What You're Waiting for" with Beat Magazine saying "Nelson sings about the fitful impatience of youth, the uncertainty that plagues teenagers as they stand around waiting for their lives to start, hating themselves a little bit, certain that something amazing is waiting for them just over the horizon. A simple, reasonably effective tune."[1]

In June 2011 album, Timothy Nelson & The Infidels released the album I Know This Now, which Nelson said I used to write a lot of love songs, which ended up being the main body of the album...I definitely went through a period of writing those kinds of tunes. You kind of write about what you feel comfortable writing about. I think that's probably half the reason why I started writing songs in the first place: you either write about that stuff or don't end up talking about it at all. And that doesn't sound healthy,” [2]

In July 2014, the band released Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It. Cam Findlay from The Music’ gave the album 4 out of 5.[3]

In 2014, the band won five WA Music awards out of seven nomination.[4]

2015–present: Solo work and Words Like Young

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In 2015, Nelson co-wrote and produced songs for the kids' television series The Shapes, an animated series of short music videos appearing on ABC TV. The series took home the Western Australian Screen Academy (WASA) award for Outstanding Achievement in Animation.[5]

In November 2016, Nelson released his debut solo album, Words Like Young. The Music said it's "A brilliant solo debut" and Rolling Stone called it "A wonderfully personal, yet inviting release".[5]

In March 2020, Nelson released "Your House", which Nelson said "It's basically about having no money, but knowing a friend that does, and inviting yourself over to their house so you can enjoy the day like a boss".[6] This was followed by "Biding Time" and July, "Summer They Say" in September 2020[7] and "Working Weekend" in October 2020 all set to appear on a new album set for release in 2021.[8]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
I Know This Now
(As Timothy Nelson & the Infidels)
  • Released: June 2011[9]
  • Label: Timothy Nelson & the Infidels, Green Media Distribution (INFID01)
  • Format: CD, digital download
Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It
(As Timothy Nelson & the Infidels)
  • Released: July 2014[10]
  • Label: Timothy Nelson & the Infidels
  • Format: digital download
Words Like Young
  • Released: November 2016[11]
  • Label: Timothy Nelson (TN001)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
TBA
  • Scheduled: 2021[8]

Singles

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Title Year Album
"You Don't Know What You're Waiting for" 2010 Speak the Truth in Love
"You Don't Know What You're Waiting for"[12] 2011
"Mary Lou"[13] 2013 Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It
"Calling Out to You"[14] 2014
"Caroline"[15] 2016
"We Never Change"[16] Words Like Young
"New York (You’ll Never Be Mine)"[17]
"Oh My"[18] 2018
"Your House"[19] 2020 TBA
"Biding Time"[7]
"Summer They Say"[7]
"The Working Weekend"[8]

Awards and nominations

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WAM Song of the Year

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The WAM Song of the Year was formed by the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia.[20][21][22]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 "Overcast Day" Upper Secondary Song of the Year Grand Prize Won
2009 "Sleeping Alone" Country Song of the Year Grand Prize Won
2011 "Speak the Truth in Love" Song of the Year Grand Prize Won
Love Song of the Year Won
2021 "Biding Time" Folk Song of the Year Won

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on annually by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). Nelson has won six awards.[23][24][25][26]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2013 Timothy Nelson & The Infidels Best Folk Act Won
2014 Timothy Nelson & The Infidels Best Pop Act Won
Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It Best Album Won
Timothy Nelson Best Male Vocalist Won
Best Keys / Synth Won
2016 Timothy Nelson Best Keys / Synth Won

References

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  1. ^ "Beat Magazine". 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Timothy Nelson & The Infidels". Beat Magazine. 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Timothy Nelson & The Infidels / Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It". The Music. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Getting To Know… Timothy Nelson & The Infidels". Beat Magazine. 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Timothy Nelson". Nan Up Music Festival. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Timothy Nelson Launches Summer Bob "Your House"". Around the Sound. March 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Mitch Mosk (September 2020). "Artist to Watch". Atwood. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Dan Cribb (14 October 2020). "SINGLE PREMIERE: Timothy Nelson - 'The Working Weekend'". The Music AU. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  9. ^ "I Know This Now (DD)". Apple Music. June 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Terror Terror, Hide It Hide It (DD)". Apple Music. July 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Words Like You (DD)". Apple Music. November 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  12. ^ "'Speak the Truth in Love'". AMRAP. July 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Mary Lou (DD)". Apple Music. July 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Calling Out to You (DD)". Apple Music. July 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Caroline (DD)". Apple Music. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  16. ^ "We Never Change (DD)". Apple Music. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  17. ^ "NEW YORK (YOU'LL NEVER BE MINE) - Timothy Nelson [Official Music Video]". YouTube. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Oh My (DD)". Apple Music. January 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Premiere: Timothy Nelson shares Your House single". Pilerats. 2020. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  20. ^ "On the Record Profile: WAM" (PDF). Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Ltd (PPCA). September 2008. Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  21. ^ "Fontaine takes WAM Song of the Year award". FasterLouder.com.au. 1 November 2007. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  22. ^ "2021 WAM Song Of The Year Winners". scenestr. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  23. ^ "Tame Impala Boost Trophy Cabinet, Scoop 2013 WAM Awards". tonedeaf. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  24. ^ "WAM Award Winners 2013". WAM. February 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  25. ^ "Timothy Nelson & The Infidels, Pond Dominate 2014 WA Music Awards". Music Feeds. 8 November 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  26. ^ "WAMAwards 2016 Winners Announced". WAM. 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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