The Bumblebeez
The Bumblebeez (previously known as Bumblebeez 81[1]) is an Australian indie band, formed by Christopher Colonna and his sister Pia Colonna (AKA Queen ViLa). The band's music has been described as a, "cut'n'paste collision of noisy hip-hop and rock."[2] Their full-length debut album was Prince Umberto & The Sister of Ill, released in 2007.[3]
The Bumblebeez | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Braidwood, Australia |
| Genres | Indie |
| Occupation(s) | Musicians, songwriters |
| Labels | Bang Gang 12 Inches |
| Members | Christopher Colonna, Pia Colonna |
| Website | http://www.thebumblebeez.com |
History
The band was formed by Christopher Colonna and his sister, Pia, of Braidwood, New South Wales. The band was unearthed by the Australian radio station Triple J in 2002.[4] Around the same time, they won a competition run by the ABC's short-lived Fly TV, making them the first to sign to the Fly Records label.[5] In 2004, The Bumblebeez served as opener for Radiohead in Melbourne and Sydney.[6]
The band released White Printz and Red Printz EP's, before compiling them into one album called The Printz for release in 2004.[7]
The band released their first full-length albumPrince Umberto and the Sister of Ill in September 2007, featuring the singles "Dr. Love" and "Rio". The album was selected as Triple J's "feature album,"[3] and nominated for a J Award on 28 November 2007. The album was mixed by Zdar of the French band Cassius.[6] In May 2011, the EP I'm a Cowboi was released.
Their new single "Summer Bum" was premiered by Richard Kingsmill on his '2011' triple j show on Sunday 18 September.
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [8] | ||
| Prince Umberto & The Sister Of Ill |
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61 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| The Printz |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| White Printz E.P |
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| Red Printz E.P |
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Awards and nominations
APRA Awards
The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters". They commenced in 1982.[9]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Dr Love" (Christopher Colonna, Pia Colonna) | Urban Work of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
J Award
The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Awards of 2007 | Prince Umberto and the Sister of Ill | Australian Album of the Year | Nominated |
References
- "Bumblebeez 81". Triple J. 18 March 2004. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
- Phares, Heather. The Bumblebeez biography Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-08.
- "Review for Prince Umberto and the Sister of Ill". Triple J. 17 August 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2011.
- "The Bumblebeez – ACT Unearthed winner". Triple J. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
- Bumblebeez 81 – White Printz EP CD CDuniverse.com. Retrieved 2011-09-08.
- "The J Award Nominated Albums – Prince Umberto & The Sister of Ill / Bumblebeez". Triple J. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
- Phares, Heather. The Printz review Allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-09-08.
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 45.
- "APRA History". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- "Urban Work of the Year nomination - 2008". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 28 April 2010.