Mod Con Explained

Mod Con
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Background:group_or_band
Origin:Melbourne, Victoria Australia[1]
Years Active:
Label:Poison City Records
Current Members:
  • Erica Dunn (guitar, vocals)
  • Sara Retallick (bass, vocals)
  • Raquel Solier (drums)

Mod Con are an Australian trio consisting of Erica Dunn, Sara Retallick and Raquel Solier.[1]

They released their debut studio album Modern Convenience in April 2018. Their second, Modern Condition was released in October 2021.

History

Mod Con is a three-piece based out of Melbourne who originally played together under the moniker Palm Springs. Having known each other for some time and playing with various solo and collaborative projects. Over Easter 2017, the trio recorded their debut album with Gareth Liddiard at his home in the Goulburn Valley.[1] The album was released in April 2018 and described by NME Australia as "One of the most inventive, attention-grabbing local debuts in recent memory."[2]

On 18 June 2021, the trio released "Ammo", the lead single from their second studio album Modern Condition.[3] Modern Condition was recorded with engineer John Lee at Phaedra Studios Melbourne and released on 22 October 2021.

Discography

Albums

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Album detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[4]
Modern Convenience
Modern Condition
  • Released: 22 October 2021[6] [7]
  • Label: Poison City (PCR170CD) / (PCR170LP)
  • Format: CD, LP, DD, streaming
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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.! |-| 2022| Modern Condition| Best Independent Punk Album or EP| | [8] [9]

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.! |-|rowspan="3"| 2018| Erica Dunn | Best Female Musician| |rowspan="3"| [10] |-| Mod Con| Best Band| |-| Mod Con| Breakthrough Act| |-| 2019| Erica Dunn | Best Female Musician| | [11] |-| 2020| Erica Dunn | Best Musician| | [12] |-| 2021| Erica Dunn | Best Musician| |[13] [14] |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bandmate To Bandmate: Mod Con. tomtommag. July 2018. 27 October 2021.
  2. Web site: What's new this month? Here are 10 Australian release picks for October 2021. NME Australia. October 2021. 27 October 2021.
  3. Web site: MOD CON announce forthcoming sophomore album Modern Condition. NME Australia. 18 June 2021. 27 October 2021.
  4. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 1 November 2021. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1652. 6. 1 November 2021.
  5. Web site: Modern Convenience by Mod Con on Apple Music. Apple Music. 27 October 2021.
  6. Web site: Modern Condition by Mod Con on Apple Music. Apple Music. 27 October 2021.
  7. Web site: Modern Condition by Mod Co. JB Hi-Fi. 27 October 2021.
  8. Web site: Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022. musicfeeds. 1 June 2022. 1 June 2022.
  9. Web site: Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards. MusicFeeds. 5 August 2022. 6 August 2022. Tyler Jenke.
  10. Web site: Previous Nominess. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.
  11. Web site: Previous Winners. Music Victoria. 13 August 2020.
  12. Web site: Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open! . Music Victoria. 9 October 2020 . 9 October 2020.
  13. Web site: Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021. Noise11. 11 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  14. Web site: Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners. scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. 9 December 2021.