Leah Senior
Leah Senior | |
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 Leah Senior by Izzie Austin | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Woodford, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | Folk |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Poison City Records |
| Member of | Girlatones |
Leah Senior is an Australian musician.
Career
[edit]Leah Senior grew up in Woodford, Victoria, and played classical piano and guitar.[1] She released her first album Summer's On The Ground in 2015 on Flightless Records.[1] It was nominated for Best Folk Roots Album at Music Victoria Awards of 2016.[2]
The album was likened to folk music from the 1960s and 70s,[3] and early Laura Marling,[4] and was built around acoustic guitar and strings.[5] This was followed in 2017 by her album Pretty Faces, featuring a similar folk style, with a full band on the song Black Limousine.[6]
During 2017, Senior joined Jesse Williams, Jacob Booty, and Fabian Hunter-Shaw to record an EP as Girlatones. The band recorded a debut album Fitting In Well, with Tam Matlakowski replacing Fabian Hunter-Shaw.[7] This was followed by a second album Horn If You’re Honky in 2020 that was described by Rhythms as "a bit more rock’n’roll than the Go-Betweens".[8] It was released by Lost & Lonesome Recording Co.[8]
2020 also saw the release of Senior's third solo album The Passing Scene,[9] with an lenticular album cover created by Jamie Wdziekonski.[10] Senior wrote the album on piano before working on the songs further with her band, made up of Luke Brennan, Tam Matlakowski, Jesse Williams, and her sister Andi Senior.[11][12] The Passing Scene was recorded at her home in Preston,[1] and was described as being more of "a baroque pop vein", different from the melancholic folk her early albums were known for.[13]
In May 2023, Senior announced her next album The Music That I Make would be released in August on Poison City Records.[14] She narrated 'Dawn of Eternal Night', the bonus song of the album PetroDragonic Apocalypse by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard released in June.[15]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| Summer's On The Ground |
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| Pretty Faces |
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| The Passing Scene |
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| The Music That I Make |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]AIR Awards
[edit]The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | The Music That I Make | Best Independent Blues and Roots Album or EP | Nominated | [17] |
Music Victoria Awards
[edit]The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating music from the Australian state of Victoria.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Summer's On the Ground | Best Folk Roots Album | Nominated | [2] |
| 2017 | Pretty Faces | Best Folk Roots Album | Nominated | [18] |
| 2020 | "Evergreen" | Best Victorian Song | Nominated | [19] |
| Leah Senior | Best Solo Artist | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Leah Senior | Best Regional Act | Nominated | [20] |
| Leah Senior | Best Folk Work | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Leah Senior | Best Regional Act | Nominated | [21] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Buckley, Nick (2020-06-22). "Leah Senior: Melbourne folk songwriter embraces nature, mystery and the metaphysical world". NME. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b "The Age Music Victoria Awards announces nominees, sells out after party". The Music Network. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "The Shortlist's album reviews: November 27". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Johnston, Tara. "Album Review: Leah Senior - Summer's On The Ground". themusic.com.au. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Davis, Georgia (2015-11-23). "Leah Senior – Summer's On The Ground". SpeakerTV. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Wilton, Jake (2017-06-28). "Album Review: Leah Senior 'Pretty Faces'". Australian Music News | AAA BACKSTAGE. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "girlatones | triple j Unearthed". www.abc.net.au. 2016-12-02. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ a b Wise, Brian (2020-05-22). "The Girlatones Keep It Simple - And Great!". Rhythms Music Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Martin, Josh (2020-06-12). "Leah Senior shares new live at home versions of songs from 'The Passing Scene'". NME. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Pirovic, Jasmine (2023-05-04). "A decade of music through the lens of Jamie Wdziekonski". RUSSH. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Gillespie, Kyra (2020-11-06). "Leah Senior nominated for Music Victoria Awards". The Standard. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Brancatisano, Gloria (2017-06-16). "Calm and connection were the themes of the night when Leah Senior took to Karova Lounge". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ Martin, Josh (2020-05-29). "Leah Senior shares new single 'With or Without Me'". NME. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ a b Gallagher, Alex (2023-05-25). "Leah Senior Announces New Album 'The Music That I Make', Shares Video for New Single". Music Feeds. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ Parker, Jack. "King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard are unforgiving and sonically violent on PetroDragonic Apocalypse". All Things Loud. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ Parker, Tom (2020-06-12). "Leah Senior revealed her third album today and it's a divine masterpiece". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
- ^ "2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More". The Music. 14 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "A.B. Original & Cable Ties lead The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 nominations". The Music Network. 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Music Victoria reveal Industry Awards winners and Hall of Fame inductees". The Music Network. 2020-10-08. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Nominees, Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2023 Music Victoria Awards". Music Feeds. 14 September 2023. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
- ^ "G Flip, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ninajirachi Dominate Music Victoria Awards Nominations". The Music. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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