The Buoys (Australian band) explained

The Buoys
Origin:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genre:Alternative rock
Years Active:–present
Current Members:
  • Zoe Catterall
  • Tess Wilkin
  • Courtney Cunningham
  • Hilary Geddes
Past Members:
  • Anthea Compton
  • Roslyn Helper
  • Sophie Moroney
  • Ellie Moroney
  • Emily Jane

The Buoys are an Australian alternative rock band formed in 2016. Since May 2019 the line-up has been Courtney Cunningham on bass guitar, Hilary Geddes on lead guitar, Tess Wilkin on drums, and Zoe Catterall, the band's founding mainstay, on rhythm guitar and lead vocals. The Buoys released their debut studio album Lustre in 2024, and have released three extended plays, Soft Boy (2017), All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere (2020) and Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster (2021), as well as several singles. They have toured both nationally and internationally with the likes of Hoodoo Gurus, IDLES, The Dandy Warhols, Arctic Monkeys and more.

History

The Buoys were formed in 2016, initially as a three-piece, by Zoe Catterall on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Sophie Moroney on drums and Emily Jane on bass guitar hoping for more female musicians in their hometown, Cronulla, New South Wales.[1] They played their first show with Ruby Fields (Stay at Home Mum).[2] Their five-track debut extended play, Soft Boy, appeared in November 2017. It was described by Dave McCarthy of Laundry Echo as a "furious debut five track from our new favourite queens of four to the floor punk songs."[3]

McCarthy felt their debut single, "Liar Liar", displayed "an unrelenting onslaught of fuzzy guitars and bouncing drums that build a platform for nonchalant vocals to sound fed-up and fierce in equal measure upon."[3] Come Here Floyd staff writer observed, "a fast paced dictation for love's complications and weird underpinnings. The ladies in the 3 piece band calmly fixates the right calculations towards why the complexity between one and his/her significant other. It's a challenge for sure."[1]

During 2017 Emily Jane was replaced by Elle Moroney on bass guitar, who was replaced in turn by Roslyn Helper in 2018 and then by Courtney Cunningham later that year. Anthea Compton joined on lead guitar during 2018 and Tess Wilkin replaced Sophie Moroney on drums. The Buoys released a single, "Blues Point Road", in May 2018,[4] which Catterall described as about "being left completely in the dark about someone’s intentions."[5] Their following singles, "Arm Wrestle" (August) and "Make It Clear" (October) were stand-alone singles.

The Buoys had intended to release a second EP, Split Lip, but had a change of musical direction.[6] The group released two singles in 2019, "Inside Outside" (April) and "Gold" (July).[4] The line-up of Catterall, Cunningham, and Wilkin were joined by Hilary Geddes on lead guitar in May 2019. During that year the Buoys embarked on their first national tour, supporting DZ Deathrays, Polish Club and VOIID,[7] before setting off on the 2019/2020 Australian festival circuit, playing at the likes of Fairgrounds, Farmer and the Owl and Festival of the Sun.[8] [9]

In February 2020, the Buoys played at the last-ever Party in the Paddock festival.[10] They performed as support to Violent Soho at the Lansdowne Hotel. They were described by NMEs David James Young as "a band that has been asserting themselves as one of Sydney's great indie-rock hopes."[11] The group were signed to Spunk! Records and issued their seventh single, "Wah", in April.[8] [12] Young observed, "[it] is one of the shortest and fastest songs the band has ever released – a throwback to mid-90s riot-grrrl and 80s punk."[12] Hayden Davies of Pilerats felt the song was "a perfect example of their brilliance and the exact type of work they're putting out to ensure their space in tomorrow's music world."[8]

The band released their second EP, All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere, in July 2020.[13] They launched it with two sold-out shows at the Lansdowne Hotel in August 2020.[14] They followed with a third EP, Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster, in October 2021.[15] Chanel Issa of Hysteria Magazine highlighted the tracks, "Car Park", "Lie to Me Again" and "Drive Me Home" as stand-outs.[15] During March and April 2023 the Buoys and Eliza & The Delusionals co-headlined an Australian east coast tour.[16] [17] In that year the Buoys playing "I Want You" was used in an ad for Fox League's coverage of NRLW.[18]

Band members announced in May 2024 that their debut album, Lustre, was due to be released in July.[19] Simultaneously they issued another single, "Check Mate", which is a collaboration with alternative rocker, Alex Lahey.[20] Lustre, which includes previously released singles, was recorded with Chris Collins in Northern Rivers, New South Wales.

Band members

Current members

Past members

Timeline

Hilary Geddes also plays with the indie rock/soul band Jackie Brown Jr, which includes rapper and drummer DOBBY.[21] [22]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleEP details
Soft Boy
All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere
  • Released: 10 July 2020[26]
  • Label: Spunk[27]
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, 12" vinyl
Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster
  • Released: 13 October 2021
  • Label: Spunk
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, 12" vinyl

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Liar Liar"[28] 2017Soft Boy
"Blues Point Road"[29] 2018rowspan="3"
"Arm Wrestle"[30]
"Make it Clear"[31]
"Inside Outside"[32] 2019All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere
"Gold"[33]
"Wah"[34] 2020
"Linda"[35]
"Bad Habit"[36] 2021Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster
"Lie to Me Again"[37]
"Red Flags"[38] 2022rowspan="3"
"I Want You"[39] 2023
"Fight Back Time"
"[40]
"Settle Petal"[41] Lustre
"Guard My Heart"2024
"Subject A"[42]
"Check Mate"[43]
"Holding On"[44]

Awards and nominations

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales, and airplay performance by its members annually.[45]

! |-! scope="row"| 2024| "I Want You"| Most Performed Rock Work| | [46] |-|}

Notes and References

  1. News: The Buoys – 'Liar Liar' . CHF staff . Come Here Floyd . December 2017 . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200228063216/https://comeherefloyd.com/buoys-liar-liar/ . 28 February 2020 . dead .
  2. Web site: Grampians Music Festival 2020 Feature: The Buoys . The Soundcheck . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221022335/https://www.thesoundcheck.org/post/grampians-music-festival-2020-feature-the-buoys-nov-2019 . 21 February 2020 . 21 February 2020 .
  3. News: Yeah The Buoys! . McCarthy . Dave . Laundry Echo . 16 November 2017 . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221022335/https://www.laundryecho.com/home/the-buoys-softboy . 21 February 2020 . live .
  4. Web site: Indie Artist of the Week: The Buoys . Gibb . Emily . 25 June 2018 . FBi Radio . 21 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231204164838/https://fbiradio.com/independent-artist-of-the-week-the-buoys/ . 4 December 2023 . live .
  5. Web site: Interview with the Buoys . amnplify.com.au . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331064530/https://amnplify.com.au/portfolio-items/interview-with-the-buoys/ . 31 March 2024 . live .
  6. Web site: 'It's always so exciting': The Buoys look back on their golden year . Robinson . Bill . Happy Mag . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809165953/https://happymag.tv/its-always-so-exciting-the-buoys-look-back-on-their-golden-year/ . 9 August 2022 . live .
  7. News: Recap: DZ Deathrays + Polish Club + VOIID + The Buoys - Live Review . Young Henrys . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200221053648/https://younghenrys.com/news/recap-dz-deathrays-polish-club-voiid-the-buoys-live-review . 21 February 2020 . live .
  8. Web site: The Buoys, Sydney punk up-and-comers, are amongst Australia's next big things . Davies . Hayden . Pilerats . 5 May 2020 . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200511084044/http://pilerats.com/music/bands/the-buoys-wah-introduction/ . 11 May 2020 . live .
  9. Web site: Are festivals becoming more unique, or are they blander than ever? . Hayden . Davies . 20 November 2019. Pilerats . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191129085330/http://pilerats.com/written/light-easy/australian-festival-uniqueness-2019-feature/ . 29 November 2019 . live .
  10. Web site: Party In The Paddock Announces Special Guests For Final Ever Lineup . Jackson . Langford . 23 January 2020 . Music Feeds . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920182841/https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/party-in-the-paddock-announces-special-guests-for-final-ever-lineup/ . 20 September 2021 . live .
  11. News: Violent Soho live at The Lansdowne Hotel review: Utter pub-rock anarchy . Young . David James . 18 February 2020 . NME . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230417044635/https://www.nme.com/en_au/reviews/live/violent-soho-live-at-the-lansdowne-hotel-2610222 . 17 April 2023 . live .
  12. Web site: The Buoys go fast and loud on new single 'Wah' . Young . David James . NME . Australia . 27 April 2020 . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200612073418/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/the-buoys-new-single-wah-2654139 . 12 June 2020 . live .
  13. Web site: Lochrie . Conor . Track by Track: The Buoys - All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere . Trouble Juice . 21 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200810120607/http://troublejuice.co/2020/07/28/track-by-track-the-buoys-all-this-talking-gets-us-nowhere/ . 10 August 2020 . live .
  14. Web site: Jennings . James . The Buoys: Infectious enthusiasm keeps audience afloat . The Sydney Morning Herald . 21 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220118114332/https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-buoys-infectious-enthusiasm-keeps-audience-buoyed-20200823-p55ogn.html . 18 January 2022 . subscription . live .
  15. Web site: The Buoys // Unsolicited Advice for Your DIY Disaster . Issa . Chanel . Hysteria Magazine . 6 October 2021 . 31 March 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007091738/https://www.hysteriamag.com/buoys-unsolicited-advice-diy-disaster/ . 7 October 2022 . live .
  16. Web site: Eliza & The Delusionals and The Buoys announce regional co-headline tour . Ellie . Robinson . nme.com . 6 February 2023 . 2 March 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313091412/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/eliza-the-delusionals-and-the-buoys-announce-regional-co-headline-tour-3393374 . 13 March 2023 . live .
  17. Web site: Eliza & the Delusionals, the Buoys Are Teaming up for an Australian Tour . Triple J (Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)) . 6 February 2023 . 26 April 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429235256/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/eliza-the-delusionals-and-the-buoys-australian-tour-2023/101929358 . 29 April 2023 . live .
  18. Web site: The Bouys – Fox League . 19 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240331090223/https://vimeo.com/846509858 . 31 March 2024 . live .
  19. Web site: The Buoys Announce Debut album Lustre . staff writer . Spotlight Report . 10 May 2024 . 11 May 2024 .
  20. Web site: This week’s best Aussie releases to carry you through the weekend . Tom . Disalvo . Happy . 10 May 2024 . 11 May 2024 .
  21. Web site: Jackie Brown Jr . Michael J Brady . 27 November 2022.
  22. Web site: Davies . Hayden . Get to know Jackie Brown Jr, who just announced their debut EP and a huge Aussie tour . Pilerats . 12 May 2015 . 27 November 2022.
  23. The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 22 July 2024. The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 1794. 6. 22 July 2024.
  24. Web site: The Buoys (AUS) - Lustre Lyrics and Tracklist . Genius . 2024 . 11 May 2024 .
  25. Web site: Yeah The Buoys! — Laundry Echo . Laundry Echo . 16 November 2017 . 2 July 2020 . McCarthy, Dave.
  26. Web site: The Buoys announce new EP All This Talking Gets Us Nowhere . . 16 June 2020 . 1 July 2020 . Langford, Jackson.
  27. Web site: The Buoys continue their reign with new single Linda, announce new EP . Pilerats . 15 June 2020 . 1 July 2020 . Davies, Hayden.
  28. Web site: Liar Liar – Bandcamp . . 11 December 2017 . 1 July 2020.
  29. Web site: Blues Point Road – Single by The Buoys on Apple Music . Apple Music AU . 24 May 2018 . 2 July 2020.
  30. Web site: The Buoys – Arm Wrestle . ForTheLoveOfBands . 28 October 2018 . 2 July 2020.
  31. Web site: Video Premiere: The Buoys take us for a spin in 'Make it Clear' clip . Life Without Andy . 6 November 2018 . 2 July 2020.
  32. Web site: Premiere: The Buoys get frank on unfettered new single 'Inside Outside' . . 16 April 2019 . 2 July 2020 . Roberts, Millie.
  33. Web site: Video Premiere: The Buoys – 'Gold' . The Music . 1 August 2019 . 2 July 2020.
  34. Web site: The Buoys go fast and loud on new single 'Wah' . . 27 April 2020 . 1 July 2020 . James Young, David.
  35. Web site: The Buoys release new track, 'Linda', announce second EP . . 16 June 2020 . 1 July 2020 . Triscari, Caleb.
  36. Web site: Young . David . The Buoys return with a new single and video, 'Bad Habit' . NME Australia . 13 May 2021 . BandLab Technologies . 6 June 2021.
  37. https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/song-you-need-to-know-the-buoys-lie-to-me-again-29507/ Song You Need to Know: The Buoys, ‘Lie to Me Again’
  38. Web site: NEW AUS MUSIC PLAYLIST: Our Favourite Tunes Of The Week . MusicFeeds. 22 July 2022. 23 July 2022 .
  39. Web site: Video of the Week: The Buoys, ‘I Want You’ . Tone Deaf. 15 March 2023. 25 November 2023.
  40. Web site: Listen to Sløtface team up with The Buoys for new single ‘Fight Back Time’ . NME. 17 October 2023. 25 November 2023.
  41. Web site: The Buoys Try to Find the Truth on New Single 'Settle Petal' . Rolling Stone Australia. 24 November 2023. 25 November 2023.
  42. Web site: New Music Discoveries 29th March: Fat White Family, The Buoys, St Vincent and more. The AU Review. 29 March 2024. 29 March 2024.
  43. Web site: Check Mate . Alex . Kirk . The Underground Stage . 10 May 2024 . 14 May 2024 .
  44. Web site: The Buoys Share Emotional New Single ‘Holding On’ . Rolling Stone Australia . 21 June 2024 . 22 June 2024 .
  45. Web site: 2020 APRA Awards . . 7 April 2020 . 11 April 2020.
  46. Web site: 2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more. Mumbrella. 4 April 2024. 10 April 2024.

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