Richard in Your Mind explained

Richard in Your Mind
Origin:Sydney, Australia
Genre:Psychedelic pop, Sampledelica
Years Active:Since 2006
Label:Broken Stone, Rice Is Nice
Current Members:Richard Cartwright
Conrad Richters
Pat Torres
Richard Cuthbert
Josef Muller
Past Members:Jordy Lane
Brent Griffin
Alyx Dennison
Joel Werner
Nicholas Long
Andrew Elston

Richard in Your Mind are an Australian psychedelic pop band from Sydney. They were formed in 2006 by then house-mates Richard Cartwright and Conrad Richters and expanded in 2008 with Pat Torres and Jordy Lane and later adding Brent Griffin (aka SPOD) and Alyx Dennison (from Sydney duo kyü). They released their debut album, The Future Prehistoric, in December 2007 and two years later followed it up with their online only Summertime EP. Their second album, My Volcano, was released in 2010 and soon followed by third album SUN in 2011. Their fourth album Ponderosa was released on 29 August 2014. Their latest album Super Love Brain was released on 21 September 2018.

Musical style

Richard in Your Mind have been described as borrowing their sound and style from 60's psychedelic pop, Strawberry Fields era Beatles, and distinctly modern hip hop and electronic influences and recording styles. This combination is described as 'sampledelica'.[1] These broad musical influences are reflected in the band's choice of instrumentation outside the generic guitar/bass/drums, the artists choosing to use eastern strings and percussion, as well as spoken word samples and breakbeats. Their stage presence, use of props and elaborate decoration in their live performance has been well received by the Australian music media[2] and are an homage to the elaborate shows of other neo-psychedelia bands such as The Flaming Lips.

Discography

Albums

TitleDetails
The Future Prehistoric
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Broken Stone Records – BSR003
  • Format: CD, digital download
My Volcano
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Rice Is Nice Records – RIN009
  • Format: CD, digital download
Sun
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Rice Is Nice Records – RIN013
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl
Ponderosa
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Rice Is Nice Records – RIN024
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl
Super Love Brain
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Rice Is Nice Records – RIN051
  • Format: CD, digital download

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Summertime
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Rice is Nice
  • Format: CD, digital download
Mozzarella
  • Released: 2012[3]
  • Label: Rice Is Nice
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

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.|-| 2010[4] [5] | themselves | Breakthrough Independent Artist| |-

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. The commenced in 2005.|-| 2010| My Volcano| Australian Music Prize| |-

J Award

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.[6] |-| 2010| "Candelabra" (Director: SPOD)| Australian Video of the Year|

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alessio. Dom. Richard in Your Mind – the future is now. Home and Hosed. Triple J. 23 December 2012.
  2. Web site: Welsh. Caitlin. Live Review: Richard In Your Mind, Kyü @ Spectrum, July 3. The Brag. The National Grid. 24 December 2012.
  3. Web site: Wilson. Julia. Mozzarella EP. Rice is Nice.com. Rice is Nice. 23 December 2012.
  4. Web site: Jagermeister Independent Music Awards Nominations Announced!. 1 September 2010. 19 August 2020.
  5. Web site: History Wins. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 18 August 2020.
  6. Web site: Richard in Your Mind – Candelabra . 2010 . ABC . 1 December 2010.