Trial Kennedy

Trial Kennedy
Trial Kennedy at Amplifier Bar
Trial Kennedy at Amplifier Bar
Background information
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Years active2002–2012, 2018
Past membersTim Morrison
Stacey Gray
Shaun Gionis
Richard Buxton
Aaron "Big Dog Malco" Malcomson
Websitetrialkennedy.com

Trial Kennedy were an Australian rock band formed in 2002, in Melbourne, Victoria. The band released two albums, both peaked in the Australian top 50. In 2012, the band announced their break-up.[1]

History

2002–2006: Early EPs

Trial Kennedy formed in 2002,[2]

Trial Kennedy's first release was an independent extended play (EP), Present for a Day, recorded, engineered and produced by producer Kalju Tonuma. It was released in 2004.[3]

In 2006's, Trial Kennedy released the EP Picture Frame, also produced by Tonuma.

2007–2012: New Manic Art and Living Undesigned

Trial Kennedy released their debut studio album, New Manic Art, on 31 May 2008. The album was produced by Nick DiDia[3] and it debuted at number 24 on the ARIA Charts. Singles "Neighbours" and "Colour Day Tours" were instant Triple J anthems.[3]

In September 2010 the band began work on recording their second album at Sing Sing Recording Studios in Melbourne with producer Eric J.[citation needed]

The first song from the second album, titled "Strange Behaviour" was released on 10 November 2010. Australian youth radio station Triple J played this song on high rotation over the summer of 2010/2011. "Best of Tomorrow" was released on 4 March 2011. Living Undesigned was released on 13 May 2011 and peaked at number 48 on the ARIA Charts. Beat Magazine said the album is "powerful [with] fun rock album: dynamic, varied and full of energetic and catchy tunes."[2]

On 16 April 2012, the band announced via Facebook that "For a number of reasons all of us in the band have chosen to close down the project that is Trial Kennedy." The band announced their final tour dates for June 2012 with supports including Foreshadowed, My Echo and Sendfire.[1] Their last gig was at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, on 23 June 2012.[1]

2013: Post-split activities

In April 2013, Tim auditioned for Season 2 of The Voice (Australia) and after successfully having two judges turn their chair he chose Delta Goodrem as his coach. He successfully defeated Oscar Chavesz in the Battle Rounds. He then progressed through the Showdown Rounds as one of the final four members of Goodrem's team left in the competition.[citation needed]

In November 2017, the band announced a live performance for 26 May 2018, to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the release of New Manic Art.[citation needed]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[4]
New Manic Art 24
Living Undesigned
  • Released: 13 May 2011[6]
  • Label: MGM (TK0003)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 48

Extended plays

Title Details
Present for a Day
  • Released: 2004[3]
  • Label: Trial Kennedy
  • Format: CD
Picture Frame
  • Released: 2005[3]
  • Label: Helltrack Records (HELL03)
  • Format: CD
The Birds and the Bees
(with Horsell Common)
  • Released: 4 April 2006[7]
  • Label: Set Fire to My Home (SFR12)
  • Format: CD, Digital Download

Singles

Title Year Album
"The Great Escape"[8] 2006 Non-album single
"Neighbours"[9] 2008 New Manic Art
"Colour Day Tours"[10]
"Sunday Warning"[11]
"Strange Behaviour"[12] 2010 Living Undesigned
"Best of Tomorrow"[13] 2011
"Exology"

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

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
2011[14][15] Living Undesigned Best Independent Hard Rock/Punk Album Nominated

References

  1. ^ a b c "Trial Kennedy Break Up". Music Feeds. April 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Trial Kennedy Beat". Beat Magazine. May 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Trial Kennedy 2". tonedeaf. 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Trial Kennedy on Australian Charts". Australian Charts. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. ^ "New Manic Art (DD)". Apple Music. 31 May 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Living Undesigned (DD)". Apple Music. 12 May 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  7. ^ "The Birds and the Bees (EP)". Apple Music. 4 April 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  8. ^ "The Great Escape (DD)". Apple Music. December 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  9. ^ "Neighbours (DD)". Apple Music. 29 March 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  10. ^ "Colour Day Tours (DD)". Apple Music. 10 May 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  11. ^ "Sunday Warning (DD)". Apple Music. 13 October 2008. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  12. ^ "Strange Behaviour (DD)". Apple Music. 3 December 2010. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  13. ^ "Best of Tomorrow (DD)". Apple Music. 4 March 201. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Independent Music Awards Nominees Announced". tonedeaf. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  15. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.