Yours Truly (band) explained

Yours Truly
Origin:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Years Active:2016–present
Label:UNFD
Current Members:
  • Mikaila Delgado
  • Teddie Winder-Haron
  • Henry Beard
Past Members:
  • Lachlan Cronin
  • Bradley Cronan

Yours Truly are an Australian rock band formed in 2016 in Sydney, New South Wales. Their debut studio album, Self Care (2020), peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

Louder Sound credited Yours Truly as one of several bands "reinventing pop-punk for 2021".[1]

History

Yours Truly were formed in 2016 and self-released their debut EP Too Late for Apologies in March 2017. The group's debut singles "Winter" and "Strangers" received airplay on Triple J.[2]

"High Hopes" was released in January 2018. The group released their debut studio album Self Care on 18 September 2020, which debuted at number 19 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[3]

On 9 July 2021, the band released the single "Walk Over My Grave", followed by the single "Lights On" [4] and their new EP "Is this what I look like?" which was released on the 15 July 2022. [5]

Following the release of is this what i look like?, guitarist Lachlan Cronin and drummer Bradley Cronan left the band to pursue other interests in 2023.[6]

In 2024, drummer Henry Beard joined the band and they released the single, "Call My Name".[7] In May 2024, the band released "Sour" and announced their second studio album Toxic, which was released on 16 August 2024.[8]

Musical style

Yours Truly are a pop-punk band.[1]

Members

Current

Former

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
[11]
Self Care 19
Toxic
  • Released: 16 August 2024
  • Label: UNFD (UNFD178)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital,
streaming

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
EP details
Too Late for Apologies
  • Released: 31 March 2017[12]
  • Label: Yours Truly
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Afterglow
  • Released: 12 April 2019[13]
  • Label: UNFD (UNFD124CD)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Yours Truly on Audiotree Live
  • Released: 12 April 2019[14]
  • Label: Audiotree Music
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Is This What I Look Like?
  • Released: 15 July 2022[15]
  • Label: UNFD
  • Formats: streaming

Awards and nominations

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.! |-| 2023| is this what i look like?| Best Independent Heavy Album or EP| | [16] [17]

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual ceremony presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.

! |-! scope="row"| 2021| Self Care| Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album| | [18] |}

Heavy Music Awards

Launched in 2017, the Heavy Music Awards democratically recognise the best of the year across the heavy music landscape – artists, events, photographers, designers, producers and more. With a panel of several hundred industry insiders nominating the finalists, the public has the final say on who wins.[19]

! |-! scope="row"| 2021| Yours Truly| Best International Breakthrough Artist | | [4] |}

J Awards

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.

! |-! scope="row"| 2020| Yours Truly| Unearthed Artist of the Year| | [20] [21] |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shutler, Ali . 25 February 2021 . 10 bands reinventing pop-punk for 2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210227023129/https://www.loudersound.com/features/10-pop-punk-bands-pushing-the-genre-forward/ . 27 February 2021 . 1 April 2022 . Louder Sound.
  2. Web site: Yours Truly . . 21 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Australian Charts: Keith Urban The Speed of Now Part 1 debuts at No. 1 . . 28 September 2020 . 1 April 2022 . Ryan, Gavin.
  4. Web site: Yours Truly unveil new single + video "Lights On" . Amnplify . 18 March 2022 . 20 March 2022.
  5. Web site: untitled. twitter.com. 18 May 2022.
  6. Web site: Gallagher . Alex . 2023-04-03 . Yours Truly guitarist and drummer exit the band . 2024-04-18 . NME . en-AU.
  7. Web site: Yours Truly Artists . 19 April 2024 . UNFD . en.
  8. Web site: Yours Truly Announce Toxic + Share New Single "Sour" . Substream Magazine. 1 May 2024. 2 May 2024.
  9. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqkRn9jhugZ/ Announcement regarding his departure
  10. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqkRn9jhugZ/ Announcement regarding his departure
  11. Web site: Yours Truly on Australian Charts. australian-charts.com. 21 October 2020.
  12. Web site: Too Late for Apologies EP by Yours Truly on Apple Music . . 21 October 2020.
  13. Web site: Afterglow – EP by Yours Truly on Apple Music . . 21 October 2020.
  14. Web site: Yours Truly on AudioTree Live by Yours Truly on Apple Music . . 21 October 2020.
  15. Web site: untitled. twitter.com. 18 May 2022.
  16. Web site: Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023 . Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. 31 May 2023.
  17. Web site: King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards . Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. 5 August 2023.
  18. Web site: ARIA Awards nominees revealed: Amy Shark & Genesis Owusu lead the charge . . 20 October 2021 . 24 October 2021 . Kelly, Vivienne . https://web.archive.org/web/20211020000045/https://themusicnetwork.com/2021-aria-awards-nominees/ . 20 October 2021 . live.
  19. Web site: About. 1 December 2021. Heavy Music Awards. en-US.
  20. Web site: Here are your nominees for the 2020 J Awards! . . 2 November 2020 . 3 November 2020.
  21. Web site: Lime Cordiale take home Australian Album of the Year at the 2020 J Awards . . 19 November 2020 . 19 November 2020 . Triscari, Caleb.