Methyl Ethel

Methyl Ethel is an Australian art rock band from Perth, Western Australia, signed to Dot Dash and 4AD.

Methyl Ethel
Jake Webb performing with Methyl Ethel in 2016
Background information
OriginPerth, Western Australia
GenresArt rock, indie rock, synthpop
Years active2013 (2013)–present
Labels4AD; Remote Control
Associated actsSugarpuss
Websitewww.methylethel.com
MembersJake Webb
Thom Stewart
Chris Wright
Jacob Diamond
Lyndon Blue

The band consists of Jake Webb, Thom Stewart, Chris Wright, Jacob Diamond and Lyndon Blue.[1][2][3] Webb previously fronted Sugarpuss.[4]

Career

In March 2013, Methyl Ethel released their debut expended play, Guts which was followed in November 2013 with Teeth.[5] Lulu Ray from HappyMag said Guts is "very vocal heavy and the lyrics describe the suburban youth condition we can all relate to" whereas Teeth is "pretty different" and "Webb's voice is cool, calm and collected".[5]

In June 2015, Methyl Ethel released their debut studio album Oh Inhuman Spectacle.

In March 2017, Methyl Ethel released their second album Everything Is Forgotten (co-produced by James Ford who is best known for his work with Arctic Monkeys and Foals) to positive reviews from publications including NME. Everything Is Forgotten peaked at number 16 on the ARIA charts. They have supported acts including Pond.

In April 2017, the group released a limited edition double-A sided 12" LP single of "Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo" from their debut extended plays for Record Store Day.[6]

On 26 September 2018, the band released the track "Scream Whole",[7] their first new music in over a year as well as announcing some international tour dates.

In February 2019, Methyl Ethel released their third studio album Triage. It peaked at number 11 on the ARIA Charts.

In February 2020, Methyl Ethel release "Majestic AF", the lead single from their forthcoming EP, Hurts to Laugh, which was release on 10 April 2020.[8] The EP is made up of songs which did not make the cut for Triage.[9]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
[10]
Oh Inhuman Spectacle —
Everything Is Forgotten
  • Released: March 2017
  • Label: Dot Dash (DASH044CD) / 4AD (CAD3701CD)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 16
Triage
  • Released: February 2019
  • Label: Dot Dash (DASH055CD) / 4AD (4AD0114CD)
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
 11

Extended Plays
Title Details
Guts
  • Released: March 2013[5]
  • Label: Methyl Ethel (me001)
  • Format: digital download
Teeth
  • Released: November 2013[5]
  • Label: Methyl Ethel
  • Format: digital download
Hurts to Laugh
  • Released: 10 April 2020[8]
  • Label: Dot Dash
  • Format: digital download

Singles
Year Title Peak chart
position		 Certifications Album
AUS[11]
2015 "Rogue" — Oh Inhuman Spectacle
"Twilight Driving" —
2016 "Idée Fixe"[12] —
"No. 28"[13] — Everything Is Forgotten
2017 "Ubu"[14] 106 ARIA: Platinum[15]
"L'Heure des Sorcieres"[16] —
"Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo"[6] —[upper-alpha 1] Guts/Teeth
2018 "Cry Me a River" {Triple J Like A Version}[17] — Like a Version: Volume Twelve
"Scream Whole"[18] — Triage
"Real Tight"[19] —
2019 "Trip The Mains"[20] —
"Ruiner"[21] —
2020 "Majestic AF"[22] — Hurts to Laugh
"Charm Offensive"[23] —
"Holy Days"[24] — Bloom and Simmer (compilation)

Notes

  1. "Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo" released as a 12" vinyl single, limited to 1000 copies, for Record Store Day.

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 2018[25] Everything Is Forgotten Best Independent Album Won
"Ubu" Best Independent Single or EP Nominated
AIR Awards of 2019[26] herself Best Independent Artist 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
2015[27] Oh Inhumane Spectical Australian Music Prize Nominated
2019[28][29] Triage Australian Music Prize Nominated

J Award

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
J Awards of 2017[30] Everything Is Forgotten Australian Album of the Year Nominated
"Ubu" Australian Video of the Year Nominated

National Live Music Awards

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Live Music Awards of 2016[31] Methyl Ethel The Heatseeker Award (Best New Act) Nominated
West Australian Live Voice of the Year Won
National Live Music Awards of 2017[32][33] Methyl Ethel International Live Achievement (Group) Nominated
Best Live Act of the Year (People's Choice) Nominated
National Live Music Awards of 2018[34][35] Methyl Ethel International Live Achievement (Band) Nominated

References
  1. "Methyl Ethel : New Single "Trip the Mains" Out Now". 4AD. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  2. "Methyl Ethel - Real Tight". Amrap's AirIt. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  3. Newstead, Al (15 February 2019). "Methyl Ethel announce Australian album tour". tripleJ. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. "Psychotic Teenage Supermodels, by Sugarpuss". Sugarpuss.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
  5. "Introducing Methyl Ethel". Happy Mag TV. November 2013. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  6. "Methyl Ethel Architecture Lecture"/"Lagotto Romagnolo" Australian Exclusive". Record Stores Day. March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  7. Sklinar, Kimberley-Marie. "Never Enough Notes". Never Enough Notes. Never Enough Notes. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  8. "Methyl Ethel announces new EP and solo tour dates". Tone Deaf. February 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  9. "Methyl Ethel – Hurts to Laugh EP Review". happy mag. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  10. Peak positions for albums in Australia:
  11. "australian-charts.com - Forum - ARIA Chartifacts 5-February-2018". australian-charts.com. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  12. "Idée Fixe by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  13. "No. 28 by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. November 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  14. "Ubu". Apple Music. January 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  15. "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2020 Singles". ARIA. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  16. "L'Heure des Sorcieres - single". AIRIT. March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  17. "Methyl Ethel nail a cover of JT's Cry Me A River, prepare for world domination". Pilerats. 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
  18. "Scream Whole by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. October 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  19. "Real Tight by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. November 2018. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  20. "Trip The Mains by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. February 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  21. "Ruiner by Methyl Ethel". AIRIT. March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  22. "Majestic AF". Apple Music. February 2020. Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  23. "New Aus Music Playlist 10/04/20". Music Feeds. 10 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
  24. "New Previously unreleased METHYL ETHEL track "Holy Days" out 26 June". Facebook. 10 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  25. "2018 AIR Awards Nominees". 17 April 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  26. "2019 AIR Awards Nominees". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  27. "Courtney Barnett Has Taken Out The Australian Music Prize For 2015 – Music Feeds". 9 March 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  28. "15th Australian Music Prize". The Music Network. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  29. "AMP winner Sampa The Great creates history". Sydney Morning Herald. 6 March 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  30. "The J Award 2017". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2017. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  31. "Nominees 2016". NLMA. 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  32. "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  33. "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  34. "NLMA announce 2018 nominees and Live legend". NLMA. 2 October 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  35. "Winners of the 2018 NLMA". NLMA. December 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
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