The Rions

The Rions are an Australian four-piece indie rock band from the Northern Beaches, New South Wales. The band consists of Noah Blockley (lead vocals, bass guitar), Harley Wilson (guitar), Asher McLean (guitar), and Tom Partington (drums). In 2021, they were announced as the winners of Australian national youth broadcaster Triple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Musically, they are an indie rock and pop band, and cite fellow Northern Beaches bands Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley as influences.

The Rions
OriginNorthern Beaches, Sydney, New South Wales
Genres
Years active2016–present
LabelsUNIFIED Music Group
Members
  • Noah Blockley
  • Harley Wilson
  • Asher McLean
  • Tom Partington
Websitetherions.com

Career

The Rions formed in 2016, consisting of lead vocalist and bass guitarist, Noah Blockley, guitarists Harley Wilson and Asher McLean, and drummer Tom Partington.[1][2]

On 9 April 2021, they released the single "Night Light".[3] On 19 August, the Rions were announced as the winner's Australian youth broadcaster Triple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Included as part of their prize was a mentoring session with duo Lime Cordiale and a support slot on fellow Unearthed High winner George Alice's next national tour.[4] On 1 December 2021, they released the single "Disassociation".[5] Alongside the announcement, the band revealed that they had signed with UNIFIED Music Group.[6]

Band members

Current members[1]

  • Noah Blockley – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • Harley Wilson – guitar
  • Asher McLean – guitar
  • Tom Partington – drums

Musical style and influences

The Rions have been described as indie rock and pop.[4][7] They have been likened to the Vanns, in addition to fellow Northern Beaches acts Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley.[4][8] They list Ani DiFranco, Arctic Monkeys, Aretha Franklin, Bryan Adams, Leon Bridges, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and the Beatles as musical influences.[1][7]

Discography

Extended plays
List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Minivan
  • Released: 11 August 2023
  • Format: digital
  • Label: Community Music
List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"Sadie"[9] 2020 Non-album singles
"Halfway Out"[10]
"Head Still Hurts"[11]
"Night Light"[4] 2021
"Disassociation"[6]
"Anakin"[12] 2022
"Scary Movies" 2023 Minivan
"Minivan"

Awards and nominations

Unearthed High
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Themselves Unearthed High Competition Won [4]

References
  1. Morton, Nadine (27 May 2021). "Northern beaches music: The Rions have big dreams for the future". Northern Beaches Review. Archived from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. "Local band unearthed". Northern Beaches Advocate. 20 August 2021. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  3. "Night Light – Single by the Rions on Apple Music". Apple Music. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  4. Brewster, Will (20 August 2021). "Sydney indie rockers the Rions win triple j Unearthed High 2021". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 28 August 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  5. Newstead, Al (1 December 2021). "Unearthed High champs the Rions share 'Disassociation' before hitting the road". Triple J. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  6. Langford, Jackson (1 December 2021). "Unearthed winners the Rions sign management deal with UNIFIED". The Music Network. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  7. Lochrie, Conor (14 February 2022). "By the Pier announces exciting addition to 2022 lineup". Tone Deaf. Archived from the original on 14 February 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  8. Brandle, Lars (1 December 2021). "Unearthed High winners the Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music". The Industry Observer. Archived from the original on 2 December 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  9. "Sadie – Single by the Rions on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  10. "Halfway Out – Single by the Rions on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  11. "Head Still Hurts – Single by the Rions on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  12. "The Rions | triple j Unearthed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
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