Laura Jean Englert[1] is an Australian musician from Melbourne, Victoria who performs as Laura Jean.[2] She is known for her classically inspired folk songs, often using a range of orchestral instruments. She garnered much critical acclaim for her debut album, Our Swan Song, receiving high rotational support from community and alternative radio stations such as Triple J. She received high exposure when Snow Patrol, who are big fans of her, asked her to sing Martha Wainwright's part in the song Set the Fire to the Third Bar during their two Australian tours in 2007. Her second album, Eden Land, was released on 1 March 2008 in Australia. In August 2008, Laura Jean was invited by Deborah Conway to take part in the Broad Festival project, which toured major Australian cities including performing at the Sydney Opera House.[3] With Laura Jean and Conway were Elana Stone, Liz Stringer and Dianna Corcoran – they performed their own and each other's songs.[4]
Laura Jean's third album, A Fool Who'll, was selected as album of the week by Melbourne radio station 3RRR for the week of 29 August 2011.[5]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Our Swan Song |
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| Laura Jean's Eden Land |
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| A Fool Who'll |
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| Laura Jean |
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| Devotion | |
| Amateurs |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Hunter's Ode |
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| I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox |
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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 | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | herself | Best Independent Artist | Nominated | [7][8] |
| Devotion | Best Independent Album | Nominated | ||
| "Girls on the TV" | Best Independent Single/EP | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Amateurs | Best Independent Album | Nominated | [9][10] |
Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It exists to discover, reward and promote new Australian music of excellence.[11]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Laura Jean | Australian Music Prize | Nominated | [12] |
| 2018 | Devotion | Nominated | [13][14] | |
| 2022 | Amateurs | Nominated | [15] |
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Laura Jean | Best Female | Nominated | [16][17] |
| Laura Jean | Best Folk Roots Album | Nominated | ||
| "My First Love Song" | Best Song | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Devotion | Best Album | Nominated | |
| "Girls on the TV" | Best Song | Nominated | ||
| Laura Jean | Best Solo Artist | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Laura Jean | Best Live Instrumentalist | Nominated | [18] |
References
- ^ "APRA search engine". APRA. Retrieved 5 August 2008. [dead link] Note: search result for song title IM A RABBIT IM A FOX
- ^ Zuel, Usic Bernard (28 June 2008). "Songs of change". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
- ^ Elliott, Tim (19 August 2008). "Lady's Night at the Beckoning Microphone". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Broad 2008". Broad Festival. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM > Music> Album of the Week". Rrr.org.au. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- ^ "Laura Jean Releases New Single, 'Too Much To Do'". Music Feeds. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "About the AMP". Australian Music Prize. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "2018 - the Australian Music Prize". Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "gurrumul-wins-australian-music-prize". 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize". Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
External links
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