Middle Kids

Middle Kids is an alternative indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. Since forming in 2016, the band has released the Middle Kids EP[1] (2017), the album Lost Friends (2018), and the New Songs for Old Problems EP (2019).

Middle Kids
Middle Kids performing at St Jerome's Laneway Festival, 2019
Background information
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Years active2016–present
Labels
Websitemiddlekidsmusic.com
MembersHannah Joy
Tim Fitz
Harry Day

Career

2016-2017: formation and debut EP

Middle Kids members are Hannah Joy (vocals, guitar, piano), Tim Fitz (bass, production) and Harry Day (drums). The band formed after Tim Fitz offered to produce some songs for Hannah Joy's project after attending a show.[2] They enlisted local jazz drummer Harry Day[3] (who went to school with Joy) for a recording session, in which they recorded their debut single "Edge of Town".[1]

The song's radio premiere on Triple J in May 2016 was followed by a feature by Rolling Stone, Australia. Shortly after videoclip premiere on Stereogum [4], the song was added to Elton John's Beats 1 show.[5] The trio won FBi Radio's Northern Lights competition (which sent them to perform in Reykjavik, Iceland at the Iceland Airwaves music festival).[6]

The band has recorded and released their debut Middle Kids in 2017.[1]

2018-present: Lost Friends

In May 2018, the band released their debut album, Lost Friends. It was primarily recorded in their Sydney home, produced by bandmember Tim Fitz[7], and mixed by Peter Katis.

It debuted at Number 10 on the ARIA Charts. A Pitchfork review described the sound as "radiant, anthemic indie rock, balancing doubt-ridden lyrics with clear-eyed execution".[8] Lost Friends was nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Rock Album at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016. It won the prestigious J Award for Australian Album of the Year.[9]. The lead single "Mistake" was voted into the 2018 Triple J Hottest 100.

They played their USA TV debut on Conan.[1] Additionally they have performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live![10], The Late Late Show with James Corden and Busy Tonight.[11][12]. They have played live sessions for KCRW[13], KEXP[14][15], WFUV[16], and Triple J (in which they performed a cover of "Don't Dream it's Over" by Crowded House)[17].

The band have toured extensively in the USA, performing at South by Southwest, Lollapalooza, Governors Ball Music Festival, LouFest, Firefly Music Festival, Austin City Limits Fest among others.[18][19][20][21] They also opened on tours for The War on Drugs (band)[22], Ryan Adams,[23], Cold War Kids[24], Local Natives[25].

The band supported Bloc Party on a European tour in 2018 and played a live session in the UK at the BBC Maida Vale Studios [26].

The band released the EP New Songs for Old Problems in 2019. These were released by Domino Records in the USA, EMI Records in Australia, and Lucky Number in the UK.[27][28][29]

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[30]
Lost Friends
  • Released: 4 May 2018 (Australia)[31]
  • Label: Middle Kids, Universal Music Australia, Domino
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
 10

EPs
List of EPs
Title EP details Peak chart positions
AUS
[30]
Middle Kids
  • Released: 17 February 2017 (Australia)[32]
  • Label: Middle Kids, Universal Music Australia
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, LP
 26
New Songs for Old Problems[33]
  • Released: 24 May 2019 (Australia)[34]
  • Label: Middle Kids, Universal Music Australia
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
 44
[35]

Singles
List of singles as lead artist, with year released and certifications shown
Title Year Certifications Album
"Edge of Town" 2016 Middle Kids
"Never Start" 2017
"Old River"
"Mistake" 2018 Lost Friends
"Bought It"
"On My Knees"
"Don't Be Hiding"
"Real Thing" 2019 New Songs for Old Problems

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
ARIA Music Awards of 2018 Lost Friends ARIA Award for Best Rock Album 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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2018 Lost Friends Australian Album of the Year Won
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References
  1. "From Overnight Success To The Set Of 'Conan', Middle Kids Are Going The Distance". themusic.com.au. Archived from the original on 8 July 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  2. Middle Kids Interview: "Forming The Band", retrieved 16 December 2019
  3. Middle Kids - Full Performance (Live on KEXP), retrieved 16 December 2019
  4. "Middle Kids – "Edge Of Town" Video (". Stereogum. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  5. Stone, Rolling; Stone, Rolling (21 April 2017). "10 New Artists You Need to Know Now". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  6. "Middle Kids in Iceland: Video & Photos from FBi's Northern Lights winners". FBi Radio. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  7. Middle Kids - Full Performance (Live on KEXP), retrieved 16 December 2019
  8. "Middle Kids:". Pitchfork. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  9. "J Awards 2018". www.abc.net.au. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  10. Newstead, Al (27 April 2018). "Watch Middle Kids kill their US TV return on Jimmy Kimmel Live!". triple j. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  11. "The Late Late Show with James Corden: Armie Hammer/Amber Heard/Middle Kids/Cardi B". IMDb.com. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  12. "r/indieheads - [FRESH PERFORMANCE] Middle Kids - Edge of Town (Live on Busy Tonight)". reddit. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  13. Middle Kids performing "Never Start" Live on KCRW, retrieved 16 December 2019
  14. Middle Kids - Full Performance (Live on KEXP), retrieved 16 December 2019
  15. Middle Kids - Your Love (Live on KEXP), retrieved 16 December 2019
  16. Middle Kids - "On My Knees" (Live at WFUV), retrieved 16 December 2019
  17. Middle Kids cover Crowded House 'Don't Dream It's Over' for Like A Version, retrieved 16 December 2019
  18. "World Cafe Next: Middle Kids". NPR.org. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  19. "Sydney Band Middle Kids Have Won FBi's Northern Lights Competition". musicfeeds.com.au. 1 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  20. "Middle Kids". SXSW.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  21. "Middle Kids – "Edge Of Town" Video (". stereogum.com. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  22. "Middle Kids are Aussie music's next big thing". The West Australian. 3 May 2018. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  23. "Live Review: Ryan Adams + Middle Kids – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne (26.05.17)". the AU review. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  24. Stone, Rolling; Stone, Rolling (21 April 2017). "10 New Artists You Need to Know Now". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  25. "Local Natives + Middle Kids @ Theatre Rialto - 28th May 2019". Montreal Rocks. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  26. Middle Kids Interview at SITG17, retrieved 16 December 2019
  27. "Middle Kids Arrive with Ambition on Epic Debut Single". Rolling Stone Australia. Archived from the original on 18 September 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  28. "Middle Kids EP". dominorecordco.us. Retrieved 17 September 2017.
  29. "Middle Kids - New Songs For Old Problems". Dork. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  30. "Discography Middle Kids". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  31. "Lost Friends DD". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  32. "Middle Kids EP DD". iTunes. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  33. Corcoran, Nina (28 March 2019). "Middle Kids announce New Songs For Old Problems EP, share 'Real Thing': Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  34. "Middle Kids EP DD". iTunes. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
  35. "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 June 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
  36. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2019 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
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