Sly Withers

Sly Withers
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
Members
  • Jono Mata
  • Sam Blitvich
  • Shea Moriarty
  • Fraser Cringle
Past members
  • Joel Neubecker[1]
Websiteslywithers.com

Sly Withers are an Australian alternative rock band from Perth, Western Australia. The band consists of vocalists/guitarists Jono Mata and Sam Blitvich, drummer Fraser Cringle and bassist Shea Moriarty. Joel Neubecker served as the band's drummer from their formation until his departure in December 2023. The original band members formed the band while still in high school. Their second studio album, Gardens, debuted and peaked at number 10 on the ARIA Chart on 21 June 2021. A single from the album, "Clarkson", placed in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2021 at number 69.[2]

The band's sound combines elements of rock, punk and emo, with theMusic describing the band as "an exciting blend of introspection and euphoric indie punk".[3]

History

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The band released their self-titled debut album in September 2016.

In March 2019, the band signed with Dew Process.[4]

On 11 June 2021, the band released their second studio album, titled Gardens, which featured the singles "Cracks", "Bougainvillea" and "Clarkson". The album debuted at number 10 on the ARIA chart.[5]

Band members

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  • Jono Mata – lead and backing vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Sam Blitvich – lead and backing vocals, guitar (2013–present)
  • Shea Moriarty – bass, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Fraser Cringle – drums (2024–present)

Former members

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  • Joel Neubecker – drums, backing vocals (2013–2023)[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date and label, and selected chart positions shown
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Sly Withers —
Gardens
  • Released: 11 June 2021[9][10]
  • Label: Dew Process (DEW9001355/DEW9001356)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 10
Overgrown
  • Released: 28 October 2022
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 10
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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with release date and label shown
Title Details
Mixtape
  • Released: September 2015[12]
  • Label: Smash House Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Mixtape 2
  • Released: April 2016[13]
  • Label: Sly Withers (independent)
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Gravis
  • Released: 13 September 2019[14]
  • Label: Dew Process
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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List of singles, with year released and album name shown
Title Year Album
"I'm Fine" 2016 Sly Withers
"Nike Shoe"
"Good Enough" 2017 Non-album singles
"Closer"
"Google Maps"
"Pleb" 2018
"Sad Guy" 2019 Gravis
"Lately" (featuring Carla Geneve)
"Good Days Bad Days"
"Explode Into View" Non-album single
"Cracks"[15] 2020 Gardens
"Bougainvillea"[16]
"Clarkson"[17] 2021
"Breakfast"[18]
"Selfish/The Scientist" Gardens (Deluxe)
"Passing Through" 2022 Overgrown
"Radio"[19]
"Soju" (with RedHook)[20] Postcard from a Living Hell
"Everything"[21] 2024 TBA

Awards and nominations

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National Live Music Awards

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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.
2020 Sly Withers WA Live Act of the Year Won [22]
2023 Sly Withers Best Punk/Hardcore Act Nominated [23]

West Australian Music Industry Awards

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The West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs) are an annual awards ceremony presented to the local contemporary music industry, held annually by Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM).[24]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Themselves Best Punk / Hardcore Act Won [25]

References

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  1. ^ Withers, Sly. "Some big news from our sweet Joely below". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  2. ^ "triple j Hottest 100 of 2021: here are all the songs in the countdown". NME. 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2022-02-17.
  3. ^ Speter, Tiana. "The Top 25 Albums Of 2021 (So Far): Sly Withers - 'Gardens'". theMusic.com.au. SCG Media. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Perth indie punks Sly Withers sign to Dew Process". Amnplify. March 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Olivia Rodrigo holds ARIA Albums Chart #1 for fourth week with Sour". ARIA Charts. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  6. ^ Withers, Sly. "Some big news from our sweet Joely below". Facebook. Facebook. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Discography Sly Withers". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Sly Withers by Sly Withers on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Gardens". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Garden by Sly Withers LP". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  11. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Mixtape by Sly Withers". Bandcamp. September 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Mixtape 2 by Sly Withers". SoundCloud. April 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Gravis – EP by Sly Withers on Apple Music". Apple Music. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  15. ^ Brereton, Greta (27 August 2020). "Sly Withers release new song 'Cracks' with accompanying music video". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  16. ^ "Sly Withers return with new single and video 'Bougainvillea'". Scenezine. 25 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  17. ^ James Young, David (7 April 2021). "Sly Withers announces second album 'Gardens', share single 'Clarkson'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 7 April 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  18. ^ James Young, David (28 July 2021). "Sly Withers share lo-fi music video for new single 'Breakfast'". NME Australia. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  19. ^ "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 19/08/2022". Music Feeds. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
  20. ^ "RedHook announce debut album 'Postcard From A Living Hell' with Sly Withers-assisted single 'Soju'". NME. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  21. ^ "Sly Withers announces new single Everything and national tour". Beat Magazine. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  22. ^ "Revealed: All the winners from Tuesday night's Live Music Awards". The Music Network. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  23. ^ "Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards". The Music. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  24. ^ "2007 West Australian Music Industry Award Winners". West Australian Music Industry Awards (WAMIs). Archived from the original on 22 July 2008.
  25. ^ "2019 WAM Awards Winners". Scenestr. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
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