Terry (band) explained

Terry
Origin:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Label:Aarght Records, Anti Fade Records, R.I.P Society Records, Upset the Rhythm
Current Members:Al Montfort, Amy Hill, Xanthe Waite, Zephyr Pavey

Terry are an Australian rock band. Since forming in 2015, they have released four albums.

History

Terry were formed in Mexico 2015 by two Australian couples,[1] Al Montfort and Amy Hill, Xanthe Waite and Zephyr Pavey, and released their debut single 'Talk About Terry' on English label Upset the Rhythm,[2] followed by their debut album 'Terry HQ' in 2016.[3]

The band have been praised for their wordplay and laidback style of rock music,[4] [5] often described as underground or indie rock.[6] [7]

After three albums released in quick succession, the members of Terry focused on their other bands, and other aspects of their lives as Waite and Pavey moved to New South Wales, while Montfort and Hill remained in Victoria. After the COVID-19 pandemic lead to forced isolation and began demoing what became their fourth album 'Call Me Terry'. The album was released in Australia on Anti Fade Records and reached #4 on the AIR Charts.[8]

Discography

Albums

Charts

DateReleaseChartPeakposition
2015Talk About TerryUK Physical Singles Chart (Official Charts)73[9]
20178 GirlsUK Physical Singles Chart UK (Official Charts)91
2019SpudUK Physical Singles Chart UK (Official Charts)17
2019SpudUK Vinyl Singles Chart (Official Charts)11
2021Call Me TerryAustralian 100% Independent Albums (AIR)4

References

  1. Web site: talking about love with the most romantic band in melbourne . 2023-08-15 . i-D . en.
  2. Web site: Bolton . Lloyd . 2023-04-20 . Rock and Roll and Babysitting: An Interview with Al Montfort of Terry (and most other Melbourne Bands). . 2023-08-15 . en.
  3. Web site: TERRY Biography, Songs, & Albums . 2023-08-15 . AllMusic . en.
  4. Web site: Masters . Marc . Terry: I’m Terry . 2023-08-15 . Pitchfork . en-US.
  5. Web site: Scott . Tim . 2017-05-19 . Terry Return With Flip-Flops, Disco Balls and More Laid Back Charm . 2023-08-15 . Vice . en.
  6. Web site: Telford . Brendan . The Quietus Reviews Terry . 2023-08-15 . The Quietus . en-us.
  7. Web site: 2018-07-23 . TERRY - I'm Terry . 2023-08-15 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews . en-GB.
  8. Web site: 100% Independent Albums – 24 Apr 2023 - Australian Independent Record Labels Association . 2023-08-15 . en-AU.
  9. Web site: Terry . 15 August 2023 . Official Charts.