Press Club (band)
Press Club | |
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Press Club performing live at The Horn in St Albans, Hertfordshire. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Genres | Punk music |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Natalie Foster Greg Rietwyk Iain MacRae Frank Lees[1] |
| Website | pressclubmusic |
Press Club are an Australian rock band who formed in 2017 out of Melbourne, Victoria.[2] The band's line-up includes lead vocalist and occasional guitarist Natalie Foster, guitarist and backing vocalist Greg Rietwyk, bassist Iain MacRae and drummer Frank Lees; it has remained unchanged since their formation. Prior to the formation of the band, Foster made indie folk music under the moniker of Tully On Tully.[3] Their debut single, "Headwreck", was released in May 2017,[1] and their debut album, Late Teens, was released in May 2018. Its follow-up, Wasted Energy, was released in 2019.
Their third album was supposed to be recorded in Germany in 2020, but did not occur due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album was ultimately recorded in Melbourne over the ensuing year, and released as Endless Motion in October 2022. At the time of its release, drummer Frank Lees said in a statement: "The album is a culmination of years of downtime and introspection, false starts and disappointments, bushfires and pandemics. Factors that forced us to dig out parts of ourselves to sculpt a body of work that was as uncompromising and raw as our previous releases, but executed with more polish and finesse than we thought ourselves capable of."[4] The album was released on 14 October 2022.
In January 2025, the group announced the release of their fourth studio album, To All the Ones That I Love, which came out on 2 May 2025.[5]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| AUS [6] | ||
| Late Teens |
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— |
| Wasted Energy |
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— |
| Endless Motion |
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62 |
| To All the Ones That I Love |
|
71 |
Awards and nominations
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 | To All the Ones That I Love | Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | [10] |
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.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Endless Motion | Best Independent Punk Album or EP | Nominated | [11][12] |
References
- ^ a b "Introducing Melbourne Band Press Club". Art News Portal. May 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "About". YouTube. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Tully On Tully 'Naked'". And Pluck Your Strings.
- ^ "Press Club Endless Motion". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Press Club Announce New Album To All the Ones That I Love". Music Feeds. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ Peaks in Australia:
- Endless Motion: "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 October 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1703. Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 October 2022. p. 6.
- To All the Ones That I Love: "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 May 2025". The ARIA Report. No. 1836. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 May 2025. p. 6.
- ^ "Press Club Late Teens". Kill Your Stereo. March 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Press Club's second record, 'Wasted Energy,' is coming this August". Kill Your Stereo. 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Endless Motion". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023". Music Feeds. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards". Music Feeds. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.