Methyl Ethel is an Australian art rock band from

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, signed to Future Classic in 2021 and formerly to Dot Dash and

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. As a recording outfit, Methyl Ethel is the solo project of Jake Webb. When performing, Webb is joined by an accompanying band, whose core members were bassist Thom Stewart and drummer Chris Wright,. Webb previously fronted Sugarpuss.

Career

2013–2020

In March 2013, Methyl Ethel released their debut expended play, ''Guts'' which was followed in November 2013 with ''Teeth''. 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'. 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 ''

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''. ''Everything Is Forgotten'' peaked at number 16 on the ARIA charts. They have supported acts including

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. 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

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. On 26 September 2018, the band released the track 'Scream Whole', 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 released on 10 April 2020. The EP is made up of songs which did not make the cut for ''Triage''.

2021–present: Future Classic and ''Are You Haunted?''

In April 2021, Methyl Ethel released 'Neon Cheap', the first single on new label Future Classic. This was followed in September with 'Matters'. In January 2022, Methyl Ethel released the single 'Proof' with

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, and announced the release of their fourth studio album, ''Are You Haunted?''. In July 2022, Methyl Ethel released the stand-alone single "Talk Louder" ahead of Splendour in the Grass appearance.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Notes

Awards and nominations

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as

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, ''Everything Is Forgotten'' , Best Independent Album , , - , "Ubu" , Best Independent Single or EP , , - ,

2019 This was the year in which the first known human case of COVID-19 was documented, preceding COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic which was declared by the World Health Organization the following year. Up to that point, 2019 had been described as ...

, herself , Best Independent Artist , , -

Australian Music Prize

The

Australian Music Prize The Australian Music Prize (often shortened to the AMP) is an annual award of $50,000 ($30,000 from 2005 to 2023) given to an Australian band or solo artist in recognition of the merit of an album released during the year of award. The award was ...

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J Award

The

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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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2017 2017 was designated as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations General Assembly. Events January * January 1 – Istanbul nightclub shooting: A gunman dressed as Santa Claus opens fire at the ...

, ''Everything Is Forgotten'' , Australian Album of the Year , , - , 'Ubu' , Australian Video of the Year , , -

National Live Music Awards

The

National Live Music Awards The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are annual Australian music awards, established by Heath Media in 2016. They were preceded by the AU Live Music Awards in the previous two years. The awards are given in categories that recognise the best ...

(NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016. , - , rowspan="2" ,

2016 2016 was designated as: * International Year of Pulses by the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly. * International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the Internationa ...

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, Methyl Ethel , International Live Achievement (Band) ,

WAM Song of the Year

The

WAM Song of the Year WAM was originally formed as the Western Australian Rock Music Industry Association Inc. (WARMIA) in 1985, with its main aim to develop and run annual awards recognising achievements within the music industry in Western Australia. WAM first recei ...

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West Australian Music Awards

The

West Australian Music Industry Awards The Western Australian Music Industry Awards (commonly known as WAMis) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). History WAM was originally fo ...

(WAMIs) are annual awards presented to the local contemporary music industry, put on annually by the Western Australian Music Industry Association Inc (WAM). (wins only) , - , rowspan=2, 2015 , Methyl Ethel , Best Pop Act , , - , 'Twilight Driving' , Best Single , , - , 2016 , Methyl Ethel , Best Pop Act , , - , rowspan=3, 2017 , Methyl Ethel , Best Pop Act , , - , '' Everything Is Forgotten'' , Best Album , , - , Jake Webb (Methyl Ethel) , Best Male Vocalist , , -

References

External links

Bandcamp website of Methyl Ethel

Audio Tracks by Methyl Ethel

Allmusic profile of Methyl Ethel
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