The Rions Explained
The Rions are an Australian four-piece indie rock band from the Northern Beaches, New South Wales. The band consists of Noah Blockley (lead vocals, bass guitar), Harley Wilson (guitar), Asher McLean (guitar), and Tom Partington (drums). In 2021, they were announced as the winners of Australian national youth broadcaster Triple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Musically, they are an indie rock and pop band, and cite fellow Northern Beaches bands Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley as influences.
Career
The Rions formed in 2016, consisting of lead vocalist and bass guitarist, Noah Blockley, guitarists Harley Wilson and Asher McLean, and drummer Tom Partington.[1] [2]
On 9 April 2021, they released the single "Night Light".[3] On 19 August, the Rions were announced as the winner's Australian youth broadcaster Triple J's Unearthed High competition for their song "Night Light". Included as part of their prize was a mentoring session with duo Lime Cordiale and a support slot on fellow Unearthed High winner George Alice's next national tour.[4] On 1 December 2021, they released the single "Disassociation".[5] Alongside the announcement, the band revealed that they had signed with UNIFIED Music Group.[6]
In July 2024, The Rions released "Physical Medicine" and announced their second EP Happiness in a Place It Shouldn’t Be will be released on 27 September 2024.[7]
Musical style and influences
The Rions have been described as indie rock and pop.[4] [8] They have been likened to the Vanns, in addition to fellow Northern Beaches acts Lime Cordiale and Ocean Alley.[4] [9] They list Ani DiFranco, Arctic Monkeys, Aretha Franklin, Bryan Adams, Leon Bridges, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and the Beatles as musical influences.[1] [8]
Band members
- Noah Blockley – lead vocals, bass guitar
- Harley Wilson – guitar
- Asher McLean – guitar
- Tom Partington – drums
Discography
Extended plays
Singles
Awards and nominations
Rolling Stone Australia Awards
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Triple J Unearthed High
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Notes and References
- Web site: Northern beaches music: The Rions have big dreams for the future . Northern Beaches Review . 27 May 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Morton, Nadine . https://web.archive.org/web/20210526100742/https://www.northernbeachesreview.com.au/story/7267217/you-can-be-exactly-where-were-from-for-it-to-work/ . 26 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Local band unearthed . Northern Beaches Advocate . 20 August 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210828133524/https://www.northernbeachesadvocate.com.au/2021/08/20/local-band-unearthed/ . 28 August 2021 . live.
- Web site: Night Light – Single by the Rions on Apple Music . . 9 April 2021 . 22 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220122044559/https://music.apple.com/au/album/night-light-single/1559866319/ . 22 January 2022 . live.
- Web site: Sydney indie rockers the Rions win triple j Unearthed High 2021 . . 20 August 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Brewster, Will . https://web.archive.org/web/20210828130407/https://themusicnetwork.com/the-rions-unearthed-high/ . 28 August 2021 . live.
- Web site: Unearthed High champs the Rions share 'Disassociation' before hitting the road . . 1 December 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Newstead, Al . https://web.archive.org/web/20211201013423/https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/unearthed-high-winners-the-rions-share-disassociation-tour-dates/13656996/ . 1 December 2021 . live.
- Web site: Unearthed winners the Rions sign management deal with UNIFIED . . 1 December 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Langford, Jackson . https://web.archive.org/web/20211202031019/https://themusicnetwork.com/the-rions-unified-management/ . 2 December 2021 . live.
- Web site: The Rions Announce New EP ‘Happiness in a Place It Shouldn’t Be’. Tone Deaf. 5 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
- Web site: By the Pier announces exciting addition to 2022 lineup . Tone Deaf . 14 February 2022 . 27 March 2022 . Lochrie, Conor . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214013315/https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/by-the-pier-lineup/ . 14 February 2022 . live.
- Web site: Unearthed High winners the Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music . . 1 December 2021 . 22 January 2022 . Brandle, Lars . https://web.archive.org/web/20211202045259/https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/unearthed-high-the-rions-sign-unified-select-music/ . 2 December 2021 . live.
- Web site: Sadie – Single by the Rions on Apple Music . . 13 March 2020 . 22 January 2022.
- Web site: Halfway Out – Single by the Rions on Apple Music . . 13 March 2020 . 22 January 2022.
- Web site: Head Still Hurts – Single by the Rions on Apple Music . . 13 November 2020 . 22 January 2022.
- Web site: The Rions triple j Unearthed. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 28 January 2023.
- Web site: The Rions Drop ‘Badass’ New Song ‘Sweet Cocoon’, Announce National Tour Dates . Music Feeds. 19 April 2024. 19 April 2024.
- Web site: Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue & Dom Dolla Among 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards Nominees. Rolling Stone Australia. 4 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
