The Vanns are an Australian Indie rock group formed in 2012.[3] They released their debut album in 2019.

The Vanns
OriginKiama, New South Wales, Australia[1]
GenresIndie rock[2]
Years active2012–present
Labels
  • Sony
  • Upper River Records
Websitewww.thevannsband.com

History

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2012–2018: Formation and EPs

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The Vanns began as a jamming group in 2012 and went onto win the 2012 Red Bull Bedroom Jam, which gave them a placement with The Getaway Plan at the Sydney Hi-Fi, recording time in Melbourne with Jan Skubiszewski and a set at Homebake 2012.[3]

They won Wollongong band competition in 2013.[4] They released their self-titled debut EP in 2013.[4] It was re-released in 2014 as EP 2.0.[5]

In January 2015, The Vanns released their second EP, Scattered By Sundown.[4] This was supported by a national tour.[6] Alexander Crowden from Beat Magazine called the EP "some mighty fine infectious pop-rock" saying "They sound unlike pretty much any other band on the local landscape, and that's a good thing; we need more bands like these guys."[1]

In March 2017, The Vanns released their third EP Shake the Hand That Picks the Fight.[4] Jimmy Vann said, "The EP name is about disguising and turning turning a blind eye from the truth. Trying to shut out what you can't face with temporary reliefs, which we've all done at times - living in a constant high to escape from what's real. It's the idea that it's easy to throw yourself in the deep end but it's much harder to get out."[7]

2019–present: Through the Walls & Last Of Your Kind

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In October 2019, The Vanns released their debut album, Through the Walls.[8] The album was preceded by the lead single "Mother".[9]

In March 2023, The Vanns announced the release of their second studio album, Last Of Your Kind.[10] The album was released on 19 May 2023 and debuted at number 8 on the ARIA Charts.[11]

Members

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Current

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  • Jimmy Vann - Guitar/Vocals
  • Cameron Little - Guitar/Backing Vocals/Keyboard
  • Tom Switlek - Bass
  • Andrew Banovich - Drums

Previous

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  • Adam Bernich - Bass
  • Lachlan Jones - Drums
  • Robert Korber - Keyboard

reference: [2][12]

Discography

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Albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[13]
Through the Walls
  • Released: October 2019
  • Format: CD LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: Sony Music Australia (19075992992)
Last Of Your Kind
  • Released: 19 May 2023
  • Format: CD, LP, cassette, digital
  • Label: Upper River Records (URR230)
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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
The Vanns
  • Released: June 2013[4]
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: The Vanns
Scattered By Sundown
  • Released: January 2015[4]
  • Format: CD, digital
  • Label: The Vanns (VANNSCD01)
Shake the Hand That Picks the Fight
  • Released: March 2017[4]
  • Format: CD, LP, digital
  • Label: The Vanns, Inertia (IMPAK002)

References

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  1. ^ a b "The Vanns : Scattered by Sundown EP". Beat Magazine. 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b "The Vanns Unearthed". Triple J. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "The Vanns". Music NSW. December 2013. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "THE VANNS". Four Tone. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  5. ^ "EP 2.0". Bandcamp. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Events". The Little Box Office. March 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Exclusive Stream The Vanns New EP". Pilerats. March 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  8. ^ "The Vanns Take Us Through Each Track On Their New Album 'Through The Walls'". Music Feeds. October 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  9. ^ "THE VANNS INTERVIEW: MOTHER". Artist1one. July 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  10. ^ "THE VANNS announce highly anticipated album 'LAST OF YOUR KIND' with release of new single, 'EVER'". The Rock Pit. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Farnsie makes it 20". ARIA. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  12. ^ "The Vanns' Scattered By Sundown echoes the sounds of summer". Happy Mag. 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  13. ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.