The Cairos Explained

The Cairos
Origin:Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Genre:Alternative, Indie
Years Active:
Label:Island Records Australia
Past Members:
  • Alistar Richardson
  • Alfio Alivuzza
  • Reuben Schafer
  • Jacob Trotter
  • BC Michaels
  • Sean Caskey
  • Dan Koyama
Associated Acts:

The Cairos were a Brisbane musical group signed to Island Records Australia.[1] The band formed in Brisbane in 2007 and consisted of members Alistar Richardson on vocals and guitar, Alfio Alivuzza on guitar, Reuben Schafer on bass and Jacob Trotter on drums.[2]

The group released one studio album, working with renowned producer Nick Didia. Dream of Reason was released in May 2014[3] [4] and peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Hitseekers Albums chart.[5]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Lost At Sea
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: The Cairos
  • Format: CD, digital download
Colours Like Features
  • Released: April 2012
  • Label: Island Records (2788628)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

Q Song Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[6]

(wins only)|-| 2010[7] | "Today's Song"| QMusic Encouragement Award | |}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Behind the artwork of The Cairos 'Dream of Reason' . 2 June 2014 . FasterLouder . 5 August 2014 .
  2. Web site: The Cairos . 10 May 2014 . Yen Magazine . 30 July 2014 .
  3. Web site: The Cairos take on Asia . 25 June 2014 . The Sydney Morning Herald . 30 July 2014 .
  4. Web site: Dream of Reason. AllMusic. 4 September 2014.
  5. 19 May 2014 . https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20140620050900/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20140620-1509/ARIA1264.pdf . Week Commencing ~ 19th May 2014 ~ Issue #1264 . Wallace . Ian . The ARIA Report . Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) . 1264 . 21 . 20 June 2014 . 27 July 2018 .
  6. Web site: About the Queensland Music Awards. Queensland Music Awards. 21 March 2021.
  7. Web site: Past Winners 2009. Queensland Music Awards. 25 March 2021.