Lastlings are an Australian

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band from

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made up of brother and sister duo Amy and Josh Dowdle. They have performed at

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, Spilt Milk,

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, and

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. The duo are well known for their song "Deja Vu", which received high rotation on

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. Lastlings supported

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on their Australian national tour.

Career

2015–2021: ''First Contact''

The project began while Amy was in high school; at the time Josh was studying

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and working in fashion, from the age of 8 he studied

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. Drummers Dave Jenkins and Shane Benson are interchangeably added to the band's lineup for live performances. In 2017 Lastlings embarked on an Australian regional tour with

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, they joined the band nationally in 2019 before supporting them throughout the United States. The same year they featured on

's Mix Up program for an hour long

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2022–present: ''Perfect World''

In October 2022, Lastlings released single "Get What You Want" via Rose Avenue Records. This was followed by "Holding Me Like Water" in January and "Noise" in March 2023. The duo's second studio album, ''Perfect World'' is scheduled for release in June 2023. In an album review, Alex Gallagher from ''

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'' said "While the production feels crisp and contemporary, ''Perfect World'' feels grounded in one of dance music's oldest traditions: prioritising emotional connection above all. When singer Amy Dowdle's impassioned vocals soar over shimmering synths and electronic drums, the songs on ''Perfect World'' – at their peak – feel at once utterly euphoric and devastating."

Influences

The band have cited

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and

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as influences.

Discography

Studio albums

Remix albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Guest appearances

Remixes

Awards

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (known colloquially as the

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, ''First Contact'' , Best Independent Dance or Electronica Album or EP , ,

ARIA Music Awards

The

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is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the

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. ! , - ,

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, ''Perfect World'' , Best Dance/Electronic Release , , , -

J Awards

The

J Awards The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards, established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J, and which also extend to sister stations, Triple J Unearthed and Double J. The awar ...

are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the

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's youth-focused radio station

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. They commenced in 2005. ! , - ,

, ''Perfect World'' , Australian Album of the Year , ,

Music Victoria Awards

The

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are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2006. ! , - ,

, Lastlings , Best Electronic Work , ,

National Live Music Awards

The

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(NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia. ! , - , rowspan="1" ,

, Lastlings , Best DJ/Electronic Act , , rowspan="1" ,

Queensland Music Awards

The

Queensland Music Awards The Queensland Music Awards (commonly known as QMA and known as the Q Song Awards from 2006 to 2010) are annual awards celebrating Queensland's emerging artists. They commenced in 2006. Each year, the QMA Song of the Year is immortalised in ...

(previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating

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's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006. (wins only) ! , - ,

, "Out of Touch" (directed by Dylan Dulcos, Rico Zhang) , Video Award , , , -

References

External links

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