[{"id":399999205614,"handle":"flying-nun-records","updated_at":"2024-11-04T08:40:05+11:00","published_at":"2022-02-08T16:04:47+11:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Flying Nun Records","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2022-02-08T16:04:46+11:00","alt":null,"width":300,"height":300,"src":"\/\/flyingnunaustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/L-20365-1498236818-5866.jpg?v=1644296686"}},{"id":399998714094,"handle":"the-courtneys","updated_at":"2023-08-08T01:47:04+10:00","published_at":"2022-02-08T15:49:55+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"The Courtneys","body_html":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Courtneys\u003c\/strong\u003e drift back to the sound of the early ’90s, drawing from strong influences including\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeenage Fanclub\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePavement\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEddy Current Suppression Ring\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCourtney Loove's dreamy guitar riffs add a timeless powerpop element to the punk backbone formed by Sydney Koke's driving basslines, while drummer\/lead singer Jen Twynn Payne delivers heartfelt lyrics with a powerful vocal style. These components come together through a passionate collaborative songwriting process to deliver a special blend of fuzzy “artisanal grunge”. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCourtneys\u003c\/strong\u003e album (self titled) came out in 2013 on small independent label, Hockey Dad Records, based in the band’s hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada. They have since worked with a number of independent labels including Conquest of Noise in Australia and Waterslide Records in Japan, as well as Burger Records and Gnar tapes in the USA. They have released a number of singles and music videos, and toured throughout Canada and the USA, including spots supporting\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTegan and Sara\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMac Demarco\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2015 The Courtneys made their way to Australia and New Zealand, where they were hosted by\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlying Nun Records\u003c\/strong\u003e. Influenced by the legendary label from early on, the group are honored to now be able to call it their home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"the perfect all-summer-long mini-album\" - \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRookie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"alive with fuzzed-up jangle and artful pop that makes for both good daytime listening and solitary nighttime repeat play\" - \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRookie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Courtneys are a feel-good band that sounds a little like Grass Widow and a little like Fly Nun\" - \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNoisey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Vancouver post-punk trio takes cues from the Dunedin jangle-pop sound of 80s and 90s Flying Nun bands, and at times its ramshackle aesthetic and subtle punk spirit recall the more deadpan corners of early UK indie pop\" - \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePitchfork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z8eDKxWBFwU\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z8eDKxWBFwU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2022-02-10T14:13:14+11:00","alt":null,"width":675,"height":673,"src":"\/\/flyingnunaustralia.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/The_Courtneys_Flying_Nun.jpg?v=1644462794"}}]
The Courtneysdrift back to the sound of the early '90s, drawing from strong influences includingTeenage Fanclub, Pavement, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, and The Clean.Courtney Loove's dreamy guitar riffs add a timeless powerpop element to the punk backbone formed bySydney Koke's driving basslines, while drummer/lead singerJen Twynn Paynedelivers heartfelt lyrics with a powerful vocal style. These components come together through a passionate collaborative songwriting process to deliver a special blend of fuzzy "artisanal grunge".
The firstCourtneysalbum (self titled) came out in 2013 on small independent label, Hockey Dad Records, based in the band's hometown of Vancouver, BC, Canada. They have since worked with a number of independent labels including Conquest of Noise in Australia and Waterslide Records in Japan, as well as Burger Records and Gnar tapes in the USA. They have released a number of singles and music videos, and toured throughout Canada and the USA, including spots supportingTegan and SaraandMac Demarco.
In 2015The Courtneysmade their way to Australia and New Zealand, where they were hosted by Flying Nun Records. Influenced by the legendary label from early on, the group are honored to now be able to call it their home.
Tracklisting
1. Silver Velvet 2. Country Song 3. Minnesota 4. Tour 5. Lost Boys 6. Virgo 7. 25 8. Iron Deficiency 9. Mars Attacks 10. Frankie
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