Folk Bitch Trio
Folk Bitch Trio | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020-present |
| Labels | Jagjaguwar |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
Folk Bitch Trio is an Australian musical trio. The trio consists of Grace Sinclair, Jeanie Pilkington, and Heide Peverelle.[1][2]
History
The trio began in 2020 in Melbourne. That year, they released their debut single titled "Headlights".[3] In 2022, the trio released a split with the band Bones and Jones titled "Friendly Neighbor/If I Was a Man".[4] In 2023, the trio released two new songs titled "Analogue" and "I Heard".[5] In 2024, the group released a song titled "God's a Different Sword".[6] The trio announced they had signed to Jagjaguwar in 2025.[1] Their debut album, Now Would Be a Good Time, was released on 25 July 2025.[3][7]
Discography
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [8] |
NZ [9] | ||
| Now Would Be a Good Time |
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19 | 34 |
Awards and nominations
Australian Music Prize
The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. It commenced in 2005.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Now Would Be a Good Time | Australian Music Prize | Nominated | [10] |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony held by the Australian Recording Industry Association. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Now Would Be a Good Time | Best Group | Nominated | [11] |
| Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | |||
| Best Adult Contemporary Album | Nominated | |||
| Best Independent Release | Nominated |
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Now Would Be a Good Time | Australian Album of the Year | Nominated | [12] |
| Themselves | Unearthed Artist of the Year | Won |
References
- ^ a b Pickard, Joshua (15 April 2025). "Folk Bitch Trio sign to Jagjaguwar, release acidic and gorgeous new single "The Actor"". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Dwyer, Michael (28 June 2023). "Design a new folk-pop sensation? Oh wait, it already exists". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ a b Breihan, Tom (13 May 2025). "Folk Bitch Trio Announce Debut Album Now Would Be A Good Time: Hear "Cathode Ray"". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Jolly, Nathan (4 March 2022). "Missy Higgins, Luke Steele and Ball Park Music: Australia's best new music for March". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Au-Nhien Nguyen, Giselle (6 July 2023). "Julia Jacklin, Chela and Skeleten: Australia's best new music for July". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Renshaw, David. "Songs You Need In Your Life: August 2024". The Fader. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (13 May 2025). "Australia's Folk Bitch Trio Reveal Debut Album". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Albums". Recorded Music NZ. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
- ^ "2025 Australian Music Prize Shortlist Revealed". The Music Network. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
- ^ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "Get around all the nominees for the 2025 J Awards". Triple J. 3 November 2025. Retrieved 3 November 2025.