Pierce Brothers Explained

Pierce Brothers
Origin:Melbourne, Australia
Genre:Folk music, blues and roots
Years Active:2011–present
Current Members:
  • Jack Pierce
  • Patrick Pierce

Pierce Brothers are an Australian folk and blues and roots duo, consisting of twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce.[1]

The duo released their debut studio album Atlas Shoulders, in October 2018.[2]

History

The Pierce Brothers began their career busking on Bourke Street, Melbourne in 2011 and were playing bigger shows and festivals by 2014.[3]

In 2014 the duo's EP The Night Tree debuted at No. 21 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[4]

In March 2021, the duo released Into the Great Unknown.[5]

In March 2024, the duo released their third studio album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me, which Jade Kennedy from Rolling Stone Australia said "[has] catchy melodies, earworm hooks, charming lyricism and stunning vocal harmonies"[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Atlas Shoulders
  • Released: 26 October 2018
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419702715)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
13
Into the Great Unknown
  • Released: March 2021
  • Label: Lemon Tree Music (PBITGU42069-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Everything Is Bigger Than Me
  • Released: 29 March 2024
  • Label: DIT (PB24EIBTM-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
14

live albums

Title! rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Live @ The Corner
  • Released: 2014 (limited release)
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom
  • Formats: CD+DVD
  • Recorded: November 2014
Three Deep Breaths
  • Released: 13 September 2019
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom (1234)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Live at Chapel Off Chapel
  • Released: 21 October 2021
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title! rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
AUS
Pierce Brothers
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Blind Boys Run
  • Released: August 2013
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
The Night Tree
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Gaga Didi
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
21
Into the Dirt
  • Released: 25 September 2015
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419678972)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
10
The Records Were Ours
  • Released: 19 May 2017
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419770182)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
9
My Tired Mind
  • Released: 17 November 2017
  • Label: Lemon Tree, Warner Music Australia (5419787362)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
31

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pierce Brothers. QLD Music Trails. 2023. 7 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Interview Pierce Brothers. Artist 1 One. October 2018. 7 April 2024.
  3. Web site: 'Treat it like busking': Pierce Brothers to get back to their roots at hometown show next month . Beat Magazine. February 2023. 7 April 2024.
  4. Web site: Future is Now: Polish Club, Jack Colwell, Pierce Brothers, Timberwolf . Rolling Stone Australia. 15 October 2015. 7 April 2024.
  5. Web site: 'In My Room' With Pierce Brothers. Rolling Stone Australia. 9 April 2021. 7 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Pierce Brothers Present Their Winning Third Album. Rolling Stone Australia. 29 March 2024. 7 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Say, "howdy Miss Carter!". Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 April 2024. 7 April 2024.