Pacific Avenue

Pacific Avenue are an Australian alternative rock group formed in 2017 and consisting of Harry O’Brien on vocals and guitar, Ben Fryer on lead guitar, Jack Kay on bass and vocals, and Dom Littrich on drums.[1][2] They have supported acts such as San Cisco, the Belligerents and British India[2] and released their debut album in May 2023.

Pacific Avenue
OriginGerringong, New South Wales, Australia
GenresAlternative rock[1]
Years active2017–present
LabelsBMG (2022–present)
Members
  • Harry O'Brien
  • Ben Fryer
  • Jack Kay
  • Dom Littrich
Websitepacificavenue.com.au

History

2017–2021: Formation and Strawberry Skies

Pacific Avenue released their debut single "In Your Arms" in May 2017, followed by "Sally" in early 2018[2] and "Excuse Me" in October 2018.[3]

On 16 August 2019, the group released their debut EP, Strawberry Skies with the group saying "The collection of songs on this EP were written at a time where we were all living together in a little beach shack in Woonona. This was our first time out of home and we were all experiencing the surreal and wonderful feeling of absolute freedom. During this time strong relationships were made, parties were frequent, and we were starting to understand ourselves individually. The songs on the EP encapsulate this feeling and tell of the story's and emotions which come with the freedom of youth."[4] The EP was produced by Adrian Breakespear[5] and was supported with a national tour.[4]

2022–present: Flowers

In April 2022, it was announced the group had signed with BMG.[5]

The group released their debut studio album Flowers on 5 May 2023.[6] The album was preceded by the singles "Easy Love", "Give It Up for Yourself", "Leaving for London" and "Spin Me Like Your Records".[6]

Members
  • Harry O'Brien – vocals, guitar
  • Ben Fryer – lead guitar
  • Jack Kay – bass guitar, vocals
  • Dom Littrich – drums, vocals[2][5]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Flowers
  • Released: 5 May 2023[6]
  • Format: CD LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: BMG (538898902)
 3

Extended plays
List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Strawberry Skies
  • Released: 16 August 2019[4]
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: Pacific Avenue

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the Australian music industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2023 Flowers Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist Pending [8]
Best Rock Album Pending

References
  1. "Pacific Avenue Unearthed". Triple J. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. "Fall into a lover's daydream with Pacific Avenue's lush new video Sally". Happy Mag. March 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. "Meet indie-rock four-piece Pacific Avenue and their riff-fuelled new single, Excuse Me". Pilerats. 2018. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  4. "Premiere: Pacific Avenue Bring The Energy On Debut EP Strawberry Skies". 15 August 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  5. Lars Brandle (April 2022). "BMG Signs Pacific Avenue (Exclusive)". The Music Network. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. "Pacific Avenue Announce National Tour Behind Debut Album 'Flowers'". Music Feeds. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  7. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
  8. "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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