A. Swayze & the Ghosts

A. Swayze & the Ghosts are an Australian band formed in 2017. They released their debut studio album Paid Salvation in September 2020.[1]

A. Swayze & the Ghosts
OriginTasmania, Australia
Years active2017–present
LabelsIvy League Records
Websitehttps://www.aswayzeandtheghosts.com

A. Swayze & the Ghosts released their self-titled EP in 2017. Since then, they have become appeared at Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Bigsound. They have also supported Jet, The Vines, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Total Control.[1]

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[2]
Paid Salvation 55

Extended plays
Title EP details
A. Swayze & the Ghosts

Singles
List of singles
Year Title Album
2017 "Smooth Sailing"[5] A. Swayze & the Ghosts
2018 "Suddenly"[6] Paid Salvation
2019 "Connect to Consume"[7]
2020 "Mess of Me"[8]
"Cancer"[1]
"Evil Eyes"[9]

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.
AIR Awards of 2021 Paid Salvation Best Independent Punk Album or EP Nominated [10][11]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021Paid SalvationARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal AlbumNominated [12]

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 A. Swayze & the Ghosts Best New Act Nominated [13][14]
Best Live Act of the Year (People's Choice) Nominated
Tasmanian Live Act of the Year Won
2019 A. Swayze & the Ghosts Tasmanian Live Act of the Year Won [15]
2020 A. Swayze & the Ghosts Tasmanian Live Act of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "A. Swayze & The Ghosts announce debut album, share new single". NME. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 28 September 2020". No. 1595. Australian Recording Industry Association. 28 September 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  3. "Paid Salvation". JBHiFi. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  4. "A. Swayze & the Ghosts (EP)". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  5. ""Smooth Sailing"". BandCamp. October 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  6. ""Suddenly". single". Apple Music. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  7. ""Connect to Consume" single". Apple Music. 21 August 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. ""Mess of Me" single". Apple Music. 19 February 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  9. "A.Swayze & the Ghosts – Evil Eyes (Official Video)". YouTube. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  10. "Details confirmed for 2021 AIR Awards as nominees announced". The Music. 2 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  11. "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  12. Kelly, Vivienne (20 October 2021). "ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 20 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  14. "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  15. "AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL LIVE MUSIC AWARDS ARE…". NLMA. 5 December 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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