Teeny Tiny Stevies

Teeny Tiny Stevies are an ARIA Award-winning Australian children's music group established in 2015 by sisters Bethany 'Beth' and Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen. The Stephen sisters also perform as the indie folk band The Little Stevies.[1]

Teeny Tiny Stevies
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresChildren's
Years active2015 (2015)–present
LabelsABC Kids
MembersBethany 'Beth' Stephen
Sibylla 'Byll' Stephen
Websitewww.teenytinystevies.com

Biography

In 2015, Beth Stephen and Byll Stephen started writing children's songs. Prompted by Byll Stephen's experience with her three-year-old child, the pair wrote a song about the challenges of toilet training before writing and recording a full-length album.[2]

Teeny Tiny Stevies' debut album Useful Songs for Little People was offered to the public through The Little Stevies’ website and featured the songs "I Ate a Rainbow" and "Family (Love Is Love)". One of the tracks from the album, "Baby in Mum's Tummy", was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition [3]

After performing at shows and festivals, the band's second album, Helpful Songs For Little People, was released in February 2018 by ABC Kids, and was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Children's Album.[4] The album features the singles "Boss of My Own Body" and "Boy Or Girl Colour".

In April 2020, the band shared a new song on social media, called "Stay Home", which helped explain the COVID-19 Pandemic to children.

Teeny Tiny Stevies' third studio album, Thoughtful Songs for Little People was released August 2020, featuring the singles "Had You to Teach Me", "Superpower" and "Good for Your Health". The album won the 2020 ARIA Award for Best Children's Album,[5] and also won the Best Children's Album at the 2021 AIR Independent Music Awards.

Animated Music Videos

Teeny Tiny Stevies' music videos, animated by illustrator Simon Howe, are broadcast regularly on ABC Kids TV.[6]

Sesame Studios produced a video for the song 'By My Side'.[7]

Discography

Albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak
chart
position
AUS
Useful Songs for Little People
  • Released: 13 December 2015[8]
  • Label: Love Your Records
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
 —
Helpful Songs for Little People
  • Released: 16 February 2018[9]
  • Label: ABC Kids
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
 —
Thoughtful Songs for Little People
  • Released: 7 August 2020[10]
  • Label: ABC Kids
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
 33
How to Be Creative
  • Released: 27 May 2022
  • Label: ABC Kids
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming
 —

Extended plays
List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
What Rhymes with Christmas
  • Released: 11 November 2022
  • Label: ABC Kids
  • Formats: CD, DD, streaming

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the 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.
2021 Thoughtful Songs for Little People Best Independent Children's Album or EP Won [11][12]
2023 How to Be Creative Won [13][14]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2018 Helpful Songs for Little People Best Children's Album Nominated
2020 Thoughtful Songs for Little People Won
2022 How to Be Creative Nominated [15]

References
  1. Recital Centre, Melbourne. "Teeny Tiny Stevies". Melbourne Recital Centre. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  2. Stevies, Teeny Tiny. "About Us". Teeny Tiny Stevies. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  3. Amcos, APRA. "Aussies Smash". APRA. Retrieved 1 October 2018.
  4. ARIA Awards. "Nominees for Best Children's Album 2018". ARIA Official. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  5. "ARIA Awards 2020 Nominees". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 13 October 2020.
  6. TV, ABC KIDS. "Teeny Tiny Stevies on ABC KIDS TV". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ABC. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  7. Sesame Studios. "By My Side". YouTube. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  8. "Useful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 13 December 2015. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  9. "Helpful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 16 February 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  10. "Thoughtful Songs for Little People - DD". Apple Music. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  11. "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.
  12. "2021 AIR Awards Winners". Scenstr.com.au. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
  13. "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  15. Lars Brandle (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.


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