Rüfüs Du Sol
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Also known as | RÜFÜS (Australia 2010-2018) |
Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Indie dance, alternative dance, house |
Years active | 2010 (2010)–present |
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Website | www.rufusdusol.com |
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Rüfüs Du Sol (styled as RÜFÜS DU SOL and formerly known as simply RÜFÜS in Australia from 2010–2018)[1][2] is an alternative dance group from Sydney, Australia, that consists of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt. Their debut album Atlas peaked at number 1 in Australia, while their second album Bloom debuted atop the Australian albums chart in early 2016. Their single You Were Right won the ARIA Award for Best Dance Release in 2015. They have performed in the NSW Bluesfest at Byron Bay in 2013, Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass in 2014, Electric Forest Festival at Double JJ Resort in 2016 and 2018, Mountain Sounds Festival 2017 in NSW, and Coachella in 2016 and 2017.
Contents
1 Career
1.1 2010–12: Formation
1.2 2013–2014: Atlas
1.3 2015–2017: Bloom
1.4 2018: Solace
2 Personnel
3 Discography
3.1 Studio albums
3.1.1 Extended plays
3.2 Singles
3.3 Music videos
4 Awards and nominations
4.1 AIR Awards
4.2 ARIA Music Awards
4.3 Electronic Music Awards
5 References
6 External links
Career
2010–12: Formation
The band formed consisting of Jon George, Tyrone Lindqvist and James Hunt in November 2010. On 1 January 2011 they released their debut EP RÜFÜS EP.[3] "We Left" their debut single was released on 25 July 2011.[4] Two tracks from the EP, "Paris Collides" and & "We Left" reached No.8 & No.13 on the Hype Machine charts simultaneously, while the video for "We Left" was nominated as one of 12 finalists internationally in the 2012 Vimeo awards for best music video.[5]
In April 2012 they released their second EP RÜFÜS Blue.[6] The double-A sided single "This Summer"/"Selena" was released on 16 July 2012.[7]
2013–2014: Atlas
Their debut studio album, Atlas, was released on 9 August 2013.[8] It debuted at number 1 on the Australian Albums Chart on 25 August 2013.[9] It was preceded by "Take Me" as the lead single on 8 March 2013,[10] and "Desert Night" as the second single on 2 August 2013.[11] "Tonight" was released as the third single 22 November 2013,[12] followed by "Sundream" as the fourth single on 21 March 2014.[13]
2015–2017: Bloom
In June 2015, RÜFÜS released "You Were Right", the lead single from their forthcoming second album. It peaked at number 22 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and was certified double platinum. The album Bloom was released in January 2016 and become the band's second number-one album.
2018: Solace
In May 2018, the band changed its Australian name to Rüfüs Du Sol. Band member Tyrone Lindqvist explained the name change: "I guess we don't really know any other bands that have two names throughout the entire world so it just seemed fitting."[2] They released "No Place" on 25 May 2018. They later released the singles "Underwater" and "Lost in My Mind", along with announcing their third album Solace.[14]
Personnel
- Tyrone Lindqvist – vocals, guitar
- Jon George – keyboards
- James Hunt – drums
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||
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AUS [15] | NZ [16] | ||||||||||||
Atlas |
| 1 | — |
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Bloom |
| 1 | 14 |
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Solace |
| 2 [19] | 32 [20] | ||||||||||
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart. |
Extended plays
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [21] | ||
Rüfüs (EP) |
| — |
RÜFÜS (Blue) |
| 325 |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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AUS [15] | AUS Indie [22] | US Dance/ Elec. [23] | ||||
"We Left"[4] | 2011 | — | — | — | RÜFÜS EP | |
"This Summer"/"Selena"[7] | 2012 | — | — | — | RÜFÜS EP (Blue) | |
"Take Me" | 2013 | 61 | 2 | — |
| Atlas |
"Desert Night" | 67 | 4 | — | |||
"Tonight" | 87 | 9 | — | |||
"Sundream" | 2014 | 47 | 5 | — | ||
"You Were Right" | 2015 | 22 | 1 | — |
| Bloom |
"Like an Animal" | 44 | 4 | — |
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"Innerbloom" | 65 | 5 | — |
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"Say a Prayer for Me" | 2016 | 58 | 4 | — |
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"Be with You"[26] | 838 | — | — | |||
"No Place"[27] | 2018 | 41 | N/A | 31 | Solace | |
"Underwater"[28] | 77 | 42 | ||||
"Lost in My Mind"[14] | — | 49 | ||||
"Treat You Better"[29] | — | 28 | ||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
- In 2018, Rüfüs Du Sol's music was distributed by Sony Music Australia as such, their songs are ineligible for the Australian Indie chart.
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"We Left" | 2011 | Katzki[30] |
"This Summer" | 2012 | |
"Take Me" | 2013 | |
"Desert Night" | ||
"Tonight" | ||
"Sundream" | 2014 | Katzki and Jackson Mullane[31] |
"You Were Right" | 2015 | Katzki[32] |
"Like an Animal" | ||
"Say a Prayer for Me" | 2016 | Toby + Pete [33] |
"Be with You" | Daperis Brothers [34] | |
"Innerbloom" | Katzki[35] | |
"No Place" | 2018 | Katzki[36] |
Awards and nominations
AIR Awards
Year | Category | Nominated artist/work | Result |
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2013 | Carlton Dry Global Music Grant | RÜFÜS | Nominated[37] |
Best Independent Dance/Electronica or Club Single | "Take Me" | Nominated[37] | |
2014 | Best Independent Album | Atlas | Nominated[38] |
Best Independent Dance, Electronica Album | Won[38][39] | ||
Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single | "Sundream" | Nominated[38] | |
2015 | Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single | "You Were Right" | Nominated[40] |
ARIA Music Awards
The annual ARIA Music Awards have been presented since 1987 by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). RÜFÜS have won an award from thirteen nominations (2 pending).[41]
Year | Category | Nominated artist/work | Result |
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2013 | Breakthrough Artist – Release | Atlas | Nominated |
Best Dance Release | Nominated | ||
2014 | Best Group | "Sundream" | Nominated |
Best Dance Release | Nominated | ||
Best Australian Live Act | RÜFÜS | Nominated | |
2015 | Best Dance Release | "You Were Right" | Won |
2016 | Album of the Year | Bloom | Nominated |
Best Group | Nominated | ||
Best Dance Release | Nominated | ||
Best Australian Live Act | RÜFÜS | Nominated | |
Best Cover Art | Jack Vanzet for RÜFÜS' Bloom | Nominated | |
2018 | Best Group | "No Place" | Pending |
Best Dance Release | Pending |
Electronic Music Awards
The Electronic Music Awards is an annual award show with an emphasis on the electronic music genre. It commenced in 2017. Rüfüs Du Sol have won two awards from three nominations.
Year | Category | Nominated Artist / Work | Result |
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2017 | Record of the Year | "Innerbloom" (Sasha remix) | Won |
Remix of the Year | "Innerbloom" (Sasha remix) | Nominated | |
Live Act of the Year | Rüfüs Du Sol | Won |
References
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^ ab "RÜFÜS are dead, long live RÜFÜS DU SOL". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ ab "Rufus EP". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ ab "We Left – EP". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "RÜFÜS". gigpiglet. 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
^ ab "Rufus EP (Blue)". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ ab "This Summer / Selena (Remixes)". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ ab "Atlas". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "RÜFÜS – Atlas". Hung Medien. australian-charts.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "Take Me". Beatport. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "Desert Night". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "Tonight – Single". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ "Sundream – EP". Apple Inc. iTunes Store Australia. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
^ ab Ochoa, John (5 September 2018). "RÜFÜS DU SOL Go Deep in the Desert on 'Lost in My Mind': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
^ ab "Discography RÜFÜS". Hung Medien. australian-charts.com. Retrieved 5 August 2014.
- "Take Me": "CHART WATCH". auspOp. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Desert Nights: "CHART WATCH". auspOp. 29 June 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Tonight" "CHART WATCH". auspOp. 30 November 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Like an Animal": Ryan, Gavin (3 October 2015). "ARIA Singles: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis 'Downtown' Takes Top Spot". Noise11. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- "Innerbloom": Ryan, Gavin (28 November 2015). "ARIA Singles: 'Hello' Is No 1 Again". Noise11. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- "Say a Prayer for Me": Ryan, Gavin (30 January 2016). "ARIA Singles: Jonas Blue 'Fast Car' Is Australia's No 1". Noise11. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- "Be with You": chart position provided by ARIA, through chart inquiry submitted to charts.mail@aria.com.au, received from Tara Thomas on 29 May 2018
- "Underwater": "Australian Charts: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper 'Shallow' Is No 1". noise11. 28 October 2018. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
- "Take Me": "CHART WATCH". auspOp. 15 March 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=4193
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
^ "ARIA Charts - Accreditations - 2018 Albums". ARIA. 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2018.
^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
^ "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
^ chart position provided by ARIA, through chart inquiry submitted to charts.mail@aria.com.au, received from Tara Thomas on 29 May 2018
^ Independent peak chart positions for singles in Australia:
- "Take Me": "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 08 April 2013". AIR. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- "Desert Night": "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 01 July 2013". AIR. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- "Tonight": "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 02 Dec 2014". AIR. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- "Sundream": "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 23 June 2014". AIR. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- "You Were Right" "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 13 July 2015". AIR. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Like an Animal" "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 23 November 2015". AIR. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Innerbloom" "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 14 December 2015". AIR. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Say a Prayer for Me" "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 1 February 2016". AIR. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "Take Me": "Independent Label Singles Charts: The Week Beginning 08 April 2013". AIR. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
^ "Rufus Du Sol Chart History: Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2014 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
^ abcd "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
^ "Be with You - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
^ Bein, Kat (25 May 2018). "RÜFÜS DU SOL Finds Melody in the Desert on 'No Place,' Announce Third LP: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 May 2018. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ Fuamoli, Sose (10 August 2018). "First Spin: RÜFÜS DU SOL's 'Underwater' is a deep dive into lush territory". ABC. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
^ "Treat You Better - single edit". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
^ Music video director:
- "We Left": "RUFUS – We Left [Official Video]". Google. RUFUS on YouTube. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- "This Summer": "RUFUS – This Summer [Official Video]". Google. RUFUS on YouTube. 9 April 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- "Take Me": "RUFUS – Take Me [Official Video]". Google. Sweat It Out Music on YouTube. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- "Desert Night": "RUFUS – Desert Night [Official Video]". Google. Sweat It Out Music on YouTube. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- "Tonight": "RUFUS – Tonight [Official Video]". Google. Sweat It Out Music on YouTube. 4 November 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- "We Left": "RUFUS – We Left [Official Video]". Google. RUFUS on YouTube. 26 July 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
^ "RUFUS – "Sundream" [Official Video]". Google. Sweat It Out Music on YouTube. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
^ Music video director:
- "You Were Right" "RUFUS ●● You Were Right [Official Video]". Google. RUFUS on YouTube. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- "Like An Animal" "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Like An Animal [Official Video]". YouTube. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- "You Were Right" "RUFUS ●● You Were Right [Official Video]". Google. RUFUS on YouTube. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Say a Prayer For Me [Official Video]". YouTube. 28 January 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Be With You [Official Video]". YouTube. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● Innerbloom (Official Video)". YouTube. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
^ "RÜFÜS DU SOL ●● No Place [Official Video]". YouTube. 11 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
^ ab "Last Year". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
^ abc EllenAIR (8 September 2014). "ANNOUNCING: Nominees for the Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
^ EllenAIR (8 October 2014). "Carlton Dry Independent Music Awards: Violent Soho, Courtney Barnett, Remi Win Big". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
^ "2015 AWARDS". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 2015. Retrieved 2015. Check date values in:|accessdate=
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^ ARIA Music Awards for RÜFÜS:
- Search Results 'RÜFÜS': "Search Results for 'RÜFÜS'". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- 2013 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- 2014 winners and nominees: "Winners by Year 2014". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- 2015 nominations: Baroni, Nastassia (7 October 2015). "Courtney Barnett, Hermitude, Tame Impala Lead 2015 ARIA Award Nominations". musicfeeds.com.au. Archived from the original on 7 October 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- 2015 winners: "And the ARIA Awards Goes to..." Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 27 November 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- 2016 winners: Zuel, Bernard (2016-10-05). "ARIA Award nominations have a hairy surprise among the Flumes and Avalanches". The Age. Retrieved 26 May 2018.
- Search Results 'RÜFÜS': "Search Results for 'RÜFÜS'". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 19 December 2015.
External links
- Official website
- SoundCloud Profile