Robbie Miller is an Australian singer. In 2013, Miller won Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner at the National Indigenous Music Awards 2013 with his song "Don't Go Walking Away" and an APRA Award in 2017 for "The Pain". Miller released his debut studio album in February 2021.

Robbie Miller
BornAustralia
OriginBrisbane, Australia
Occupationsinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active2013–present
Websitewww.robbiemillermusic.com

Career

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2002-2018: Early years and EPs

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Miller first picked up a guitar in 2002 and soon after started writing and recording music. His passion saw him graduate music from Queensland University of Technology in 2010.[1]

In 2013, he released the singles "Don't Go Walking Away" and "Oh Lord".[2][3][4] At the National Indigenous Music Awards 2013, he was the Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner and Miller earned a place on tour with The Paper Kites while "Don't Go Walking Away" gained national airplay.[5]

Miller spent most of 2014 and 2015 working away on his debut EP The Faster The Blood Slows.[5]

In October 2014, Miller released "Sunday", the lead single from the EP. The EP was released in October 2015 in conjunction with second single "The Pain".[5]

In 2016, Miller released "Road" and "Fire" from his second EP Closer to Home.

At the APRA Music Awards of 2017, Miller won Blues & Roots Work of the Year for "The Pain".[6][7]

2019-present: Little Love

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In 2019, Miller began releasing singles from his debut studio album with "The Come Down" and "Show Your Skin" with "Bitterness" released in April 2020.[8]

In February 2021, Miller released his debut studio album Little Love. Miller worked with producer Alex Henriksson and sound engineer Matt Neighbour.[7]

On making the album, Miller said "There is truth in every lyric, meaning behind every melody, feeling in every hum. Little Love is an album that wraps itself around my life for the last 3 years. There is an honesty in the album that I never truly sang or wrote about until this album. Giving myself up in a way that has always terrified me. There were truths I had to confront and lessons that needed to be learnt. I had to own who I was but most importantly own who I wasn't and truthfully, at times that hurt."[9]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details
Little Love
  • Released: 12 February 2021[10]
  • Label: Robbie Miller
  • Format: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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Title Details
The Faster the Blood Slows
  • Released: 2 October 2015[11]
  • Label: Robbie Miller (RM001)
  • Format: digital download, streaming, CD
Closer to Home
  • Released: 28 October 2016[12]
  • Label: Robbie Miller (RM002)
  • Format: digital download, streaming, CD

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles, with year released
Title Year Album
"Don't Go Walking Away"[2] 2013 Non-album singles
"Oh Lord"[2]
"Sunday"[5] 2014 The Faster the Blood Slows
"The Pain"[5] 2015
"Road"[13] 2016 Closer to Home
"Fire"[14]
"Baby"[15] 2018 non album single
"Show Your Skin"[16] 2019 Little Love
"The Come Down"[17]
(with Greta Stanley)
"Bitterness"[18] 2020
"On the Run"[19]
"Two People"[20]
"I Heard You Say"[21]
"Charlie Orange"[9] 2021
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Title Year Album
"When Did We Grow Up"[22]
(Saint Lane featuring Robbie Miller)
2020 Non-album single

Awards and nominations

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APRA Awards

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The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[23]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 "The Pain" (Robbie Miller, Nathan Morrison) Blues & Roots Work of the Year Won
2022[24][25] "Catch Me" Most Performed Blues and Root Work Nominated

National Indigenous Music Awards

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The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) recognise excellence, dedication, innovation and outstanding contribution to the Northern Territory music industry.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
National Indigenous Music Awards 2013[26] "himself" Triple J Unearthed National Indigenous Winner Won

References

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  1. ^ "Project Robbie Miller". homeartists. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Robbie Miller Roots - Brisbane, QLD". triplejunearthed. 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Music grad wins triple j Unearthed National Indigenous Music Award". QUT. July 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  4. ^ "JF Music Magazine - August Issue". JF Music Magazine. August 2013.
  5. ^ a b c d e "About Robbie Miller". selectmusic. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  6. ^ "2017 APRA Music Award Winners Announced". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). 3 April 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Robbie Miller Releases New Single "Two People"". GC Live. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  8. ^ "Robbie Miller Continues to Tease Us With News of His Debut Album". scenestr. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Debut album is finally here". amnplify. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Little Love (DD)". Apple Music. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  11. ^ "The Faster the Blood Slows (DD)". Apple Music. 12 February 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  12. ^ "Closer to Home (DD)". Apple Music. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  13. ^ "Road (single)". Apple Music. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Fire (single)". Apple Music. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  15. ^ "Baby (single)". Apple Music. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  16. ^ "Show Your Skin (single)". Apple Music. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  17. ^ "The Come Down (single)". Apple Music. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  18. ^ "Bitterness (single)". Apple Music. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  19. ^ "On the Run (single)". Apple Music. 19 June 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  20. ^ "Two People (single)". Apple Music. 8 October 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  21. ^ "I Heard You Say (single)". Apple Music. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  22. ^ "When Did We Grow Up (single)". Apple Music. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
  23. ^ "APRA History". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS). Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
  24. ^ "Nominees Revealed for 2022 APRA Music Awards". The Industry Observer. 7 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  25. ^ "40th APRA Music Awards celebrates songwriting superstars". APRA AMCOS. 3 May 2022. Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
  26. ^ "2013 National Indigenous Music Award Winners". National Indigenous Music Awards. NIMA. Retrieved 20 February 2021.