Laura Jean

Laura Jean Englert[1] is an Australian musician from Melbourne, Victoria who performs as Laura Jean.[2] She is known for her classically inspired folk songs, often using a range of orchestral instruments. She garnered much critical acclaim for her debut album, Our Swan Song, receiving high rotational support from community and alternative radio stations such as Triple J. She received high exposure when Snow Patrol, fans of her, asked her to sing Martha Wainwright's part in the song Set the Fire to the Third Bar during their two Australian tours in 2007. Her second album, Eden Land, was released on 1 March 2008 in Australia. In August, Laura Jean was invited by Deborah Conway to take part in the Broad Festival project, which toured major Australian cities including performing at the Sydney Opera House.[3] With Laura Jean and Conway were Elana Stone, Liz Stringer and Dianna Corcoran – they performed their own and each other's songs.[4]

Laura Jean
Birth nameLaura Jean Englert
BornSydney
OriginMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresFolk
Classical
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active2003–present
LabelsUnstable Ape/Stomp (2003-2007)
Scotland Yard/Shock/Y2 (2007-2010)
Chapter(2011-current)
Websitewww.laura-jean.com

Laura Jean's third album, A Fool Who'll, was selected as album of the week by Melbourne radio station 3RRR for the week of 29 August 2011.[5]

Discography

EPs
  • The Hunter's Ode - Unstable Ape (LJ001) (November 2003)
  • I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox - Unstable Ape (UAR045)(7 November 2005)

Albums

Tracks on compilation albums
  • "I'm a Rabbit, I'm a Fox" featured on Triple J - Home and Hosed (Volume 4) (2006)
  • "It's Supposed to be Summer" featured on Various - Acoustic 2 (2006)

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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
AIR Awards of 2019[7][8] herself Best Independent Artist Nominated
Devotion Best Independent Album Nominated
"Girls on the TV" Best Independent Single/EP Nominated

Australian Music Prize

The Australian Music Prize (the AMP) is an annual award of $30,000 given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014[9] Laura Jean Australian Music Prize Nominated
2018[10][11] Devotion Australian Music Prize Nominated

References
  1. "APRA search engine". APRA. Retrieved 5 August 2008. Note: search result for song title IM A RABBIT IM A FOX
  2. Zuel, Usic Bernard (28 June 2008). "Songs of change". Brisbane Times. Retrieved 5 August 2008.
  3. Elliott, Tim (19 August 2008). "Lady's Night at the Beckoning Microphone". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  4. "Broad 2008". Broad Festival. Archived from the original on 11 May 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
  5. "Triple R - Melbourne Independent Radio - 102.7FM > Music> Album of the Week". Rrr.org.au. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  6. Timothy Monger. "Laura Jean - Laura Jean - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
  7. "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  8. "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  9. "Winners & Shortlists". australian music prize. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2019.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "gurrumul-wins-australian-music-prize". 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
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