Laura Jean Explained

Laura Jean
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Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Laura Jean Englert
Birth Place:Sydney
Origin:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Years Active:2003 - present
Genre:Folk
Classical
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Label:Unstable Ape/Stomp (2003–2007)
Scotland Yard/Shock/Y2 (2007–2010)
Chapter (2011–present)

Laura Jean Englert[1] is an Australian musician from Melbourne, Victoria who performs as Laura Jean.[2] She is known for her classically inspired folk songs, often using a range of orchestral instruments. She garnered much critical acclaim for her debut album, Our Swan Song, receiving high rotational support from community and alternative radio stations such as Triple J. She received high exposure when Snow Patrol, who are big fans of her, asked her to sing Martha Wainwright's part in the song Set the Fire to the Third Bar during their two Australian tours in 2007. Her second album, Eden Land, was released on 1 March 2008 in Australia. In August 2008, Laura Jean was invited by Deborah Conway to take part in the Broad Festival project, which toured major Australian cities including performing at the Sydney Opera House.[3] With Laura Jean and Conway were Elana Stone, Liz Stringer and Dianna Corcoran – they performed their own and each other's songs.[4]

Laura Jean's third album, A Fool Who'll, was selected as album of the week by Melbourne radio station 3RRR for the week of 29 August 2011.[5]

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
Our Swan Song
Laura Jean's Eden Land
  • Released: March 2008
  • Label: Scotland Yard
  • Format: CD, digital download
A Fool Who'll
  • Released: September 2011
Laura Jean
  • Released: 22 August 2014
  • Label: Chapter Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
Devotion
  • Released: 8 June 2018
Amateurs
  • Scheduled: 4 November 2022[6]
    • Label: Chapter Format: CD, digital download, LP,streaming

Extended plays

TitleDetails
The Hunter's Ode
  • Released: November 2003
  • Label: Laura Jean / Unstable Ape Records
  • Format: CD
I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox
  • Released: 7 November 2005
  • Label: Unstable Ape Records
  • Format: CD

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.! |-| rowspan="3"| 2019| herself| Best Independent Artist| | rowspan="3"| [7] [8] |-| Devotion| Best Independent Album| |-| "Girls on the TV"| Best Independent Single/EP| |-| 2023| Amateurs| Best Independent Album| | [9] [10] |-

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It exists to discover, reward and promote new Australian music of excellence.[11] ! |-| 2014| Laura Jean|rowspan="3"| Australian Music Prize| | [12] |-| 2018| Devotion| | [13] [14] |-| 2022| Amateurs| | [15] |-

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006.! |-|rowspan="3"| 2014| Laura Jean| Best Female| |rowspan="6"| [16] [17] |-| Laura Jean| Best Folk Roots Album| |-|"My First Love Song"| Best Song| |-|rowspan="3"| 2018| Devotion| Best Album| |-| "Girls on the TV"| Best Song| |-| Laura Jean| Best Solo Artist| |-

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognize contributions to the live music industry in Australia.

! |-|rowspan="1"| 2023| Laura Jean| Best Live Instrumentalist| | [18] |}

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Cahill . Mikey . 8 November 2022 . Laura Jean: "I was asking myself: 'Why do you run from the fruits of your success?' It's about going deeper and deeper" . June 26, 2024 . NME.
  2. News: Songs of change . Brisbane Times . Zuel . Usic Bernard . 2008-06-28 . 2008-08-05 .
  3. News: Lady's Night at the Beckoning Microphone . Elliott . Tim . The Sydney Morning Herald . Fairfax Media . 19 August 2008 . 5 June 2011 .
  4. Web site: Broad 2008 . Broad Festival . 5 June 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110511080719/http://www.broadfestival.com/ . 11 May 2011 .
  5. Web site: Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM > Music> Album of the Week. Rrr.org.au. 19 October 2014.
  6. Web site: Laura Jean Releases New Single, 'Too Much To Do'. Music Feeds. 24 August 2022. 27 August 2022.
  7. Web site: 2019 AIR Awards Nominees. 28 March 2019 . 20 August 2020.
  8. Web site: History Wins. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 18 August 2020.
  9. Web site: Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023 . Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. 31 May 2023.
  10. Web site: King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards . Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  11. Web site: About the AMP. Australian Music Prize. 24 January 2023.
  12. Web site: Winners & Shortlists. australian music prize. 22 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2018 - the Australian Music Prize . 7 April 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190407065003/https://www.australianmusicprize.com.au/shortlists/2018/ . 7 April 2019 . dead .
  14. Web site: gurrumul-wins-australian-music-prize. 2018. 22 August 2020.
  15. Web site: Shortlist Revealed for the 18th Australian Music Prize. Music Feeds. 24 January 2023. 24 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Previous Nominess. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.
  17. Web site: Previous Winners. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.
  18. Web site: Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards. The Music. 5 September 2023. 11 September 2023.