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'''Grafton Primary''' is an Australian electro-noir band from [[Sydney]].<ref name=Age>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/electro-noir-storytellers/2008/09/04/1220121400108.html "Electro noir storytellers"] by Kylie Northover, ''[[The Age]]'' (5 September 2008)</ref> The band consists of brothers Benjamin and Joshua Garden who attended primary school in [[Grafton, New South Wales]].<ref name=Age /> They select drummers and bass players for live shows.<ref>[http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/music/15094/Grafton-Primary-Eon.htm Grafton Primary – ''Eon''] at FasterLouder</ref> Grafton Primary has independently released an EP, ''Relativity'' (2007), and two albums, ''Eon'' (2008) and ''Neo'' (2013).<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,24501290-5005364,00.html "Grafton brings back the '80s"] by Polly Coufos, ''[[Perth Now]]'' (15 October 2008)</ref> The group has been picked up by [[Triple J]]<ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23473545-5005364,00.html | title = Relativity in Motion | website = [[Perth Now]] | date = 2 April 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080412140805/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23473545-5005364,00.html | archive-date = 12 April 2008 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and has toured widely.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/grafton-primary/2009/05/21/1242498859857.html "Grafton Primary"] by George Palathingal, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' (22 May 2009)</ref>
'''Grafton Primary''' is an Australian electro-noir band from [[Sydney]].<ref name=Age>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/electro-noir-storytellers/2008/09/04/1220121400108.html "Electro noir storytellers"] by Kylie Northover, ''[[The Age]]'' (5 September 2008)</ref> The band consists of brothers Benjamin and Joshua Garden who attended primary school in [[Grafton, New South Wales]].<ref name=Age /> They select drummers and bass players for live shows.<ref>[http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/music/15094/Grafton-Primary-Eon.htm Grafton Primary – ''Eon''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081004013637/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/reviews/music/15094/Grafton-Primary-Eon.htm |date=4 October 2008 }} at FasterLouder</ref> Grafton Primary has independently released an EP, ''Relativity'' (2007), and two albums, ''Eon'' (2008) and ''Neo'' (2013).<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,24501290-5005364,00.html "Grafton brings back the '80s"] by Polly Coufos, ''[[Perth Now]]'' (15 October 2008)</ref> The group has been picked up by [[Triple J]]<ref>{{ cite web | url = http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23473545-5005364,00.html | title = Relativity in Motion | website = [[Perth Now]] | date = 2 April 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080412140805/http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,23473545-5005364,00.html | archive-date = 12 April 2008 | url-status = dead }}</ref> and has toured widely.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/grafton-primary/2009/05/21/1242498859857.html "Grafton Primary"] by George Palathingal, ''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' (22 May 2009)</ref>


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Grafton Primary
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresNew wave, synth-pop, electronica
Years active2006–present
LabelsIndependent
MembersBenjamin Garden
Joshua Garden

Grafton Primary is an Australian electro-noir band from Sydney.[1] The band consists of brothers Benjamin and Joshua Garden who attended primary school in Grafton, New South Wales.[1] They select drummers and bass players for live shows.[2] Grafton Primary has independently released an EP, Relativity (2007), and two albums, Eon (2008) and Neo (2013).[3] The group has been picked up by Triple J[4] and has toured widely.[5]

Members

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
AUS
(Hit Seekers)
[6]
Eon
  • Released: October 2008
  • Label: Resolution Music (RESGP009)
  • Format: CD, digital download
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Neo
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Grafton Primary
  • Format: digital download
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Extended plays

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Title Details
Relativity
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Resolution Music (RESGP004)
  • Format: CD

Singles

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Year Title Album
2008 "She Knows It" Eon
"Relativity" non album singles
"I Can Cook"
2009 "All Stars"
2010 "The Eagle"
2012 "When the Evolution Comes"
2017 "The Silence"

Awards and nominations

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AIR Awards

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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
2008[7][8] Relativity Best Independent Single/EP Nominated
Relativity Best Independent Dance/Electronic Album Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b "Electro noir storytellers" by Kylie Northover, The Age (5 September 2008)
  2. ^ Grafton Primary – Eon Archived 4 October 2008 at the Wayback Machine at FasterLouder
  3. ^ "Grafton brings back the '80s" by Polly Coufos, Perth Now (15 October 2008)
  4. ^ "Relativity in Motion". Perth Now. 2 April 2008. Archived from the original on 12 April 2008.
  5. ^ "Grafton Primary" by George Palathingal, The Sydney Morning Herald (22 May 2009)
  6. ^ "The ARIA Report: ARIA Hitseekers Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 29 September 2008. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 October 2008. Retrieved 4 March 2016.
  7. ^ "2008 AIR AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED". Music NSW. 11 November 2008. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
  8. ^ "History Wins". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
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