C.O.F.F.I.N
{{short description|Australian punk, rock group}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Use Australian English|date= September 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = C.O.F.F.I.N
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| genre = Punk, rock{{cite web|url= https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/coffin/ |title= C.O.F.F.I.N Unearthed|website=Triple J|access-date=25 September 2023}}
| years_active = 2005–present
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| website = {{URL| https://www.coffinband.com/}}
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Children of Finland Fighting in Norway, (abbreviated to C.O.F.F.I.N) are an Australian punk and rock music group formed in Sydney in 2005.
Their fifth studio album Australia Stops{{cite web|url= https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/coffin-tour-australia-2023/|title= C.O.F.F.I.N Announce National Tour Behind Forthcoming Album ‘Australia Stops’ |website=Music Feeds|date= 25 August 2023|access-date=25 September 2023}} peaked at number 47 on the Australian Albums Chart and number 23 on the UK Albums Chart in September 2023.
History
Children of Finland Fighting in Norway (C.O.F.F.I.N) formed in 2005 by Sydney schoolmates.
They self-released their debut studio album, Under the Influence in 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwFKKyub_E|title= C.O.F.F.I.N Under The Influence trailer |website=YouTube|date= April 2009|access-date=25 September 2023}}
In June 2018, the group released their third studio album, Piss~Up.{{cite web|url=https://coffin-aus.bandcamp.com/album/piss-up | title= Piss Up by C.O.F.F.I.N |website=Bandcamp |access-date=25 September 2023}}
In September 2020, the group released their self-titled album via Legless Records. The album was preceded by single "Fast Love".{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/coffin-announce-new-self-titled-album-share-first-single-fast-love-2720809|title= C.O.F.F.I.N announce new self-titled album, share first single ‘Fast Love’ |website=NME|date= 5 August 2020|access-date=25 September 2023}}
In September 2023, the group released their fifth studio album, Australia Stops. The album was preceded by singles "Cut You Off" and "Give Me a Bite"{{cite web|url=https://www.punkrocktheory.com/releases/coffin-australia-stops|title= C.O.F.F.I.N. Australia Stops 09/15/2023|website=Punk Rock Theory|date=July 2023| access-date=25 September 2023}} Band member Ben Portnoy called the album their "most well put together". The album was released following tours in North America and Europe.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/the-sydney-band-that-s-more-popular-overseas-than-in-australia-20230823-p5dyu9.html|title=The Sydney band that’s more popular overseas than in Australia |website=Sydney Morning Herald|date= 30 August 2023|access-date=25 September 2023}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected details ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album details ! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:90%| AUS {{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2023-09-25|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=25 September 2023|access-date=25 September 2023}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:90%| UK |
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| scope="row" | Under the Influence
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| scope="row" | Spring Break at the Asylum
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| scope="row" | Piss~Up
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| scope="row" | Children of Finland Fighting in Norway
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| scope="row" | Australia Stops
| | 47 || 28 |
=Live albums=
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| scope="row" | Live at the Leagues Club 15.06.18
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=Extended plays=
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| scope="row" | On the Gronk
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| scope="row" | Be Gone
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| scope="row" | C.O.F.F.I.N / MINI SKIRT (split EP with Mini Skirt) |
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Awards and nominations
=AIR Awards=
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
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! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2024
| Australia Stops
| Best Independent Heavy Album or EP
| {{nom}}
| {{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/2024-air-awards-nominees-genesis-owusu-cub-sport-rvg-teen-jesus-more/3f1j8fDz8vU/14-05-24|title=2024 AIR Awards Nominees: Genesis Owusu, Cub Sport, RVG, Teen Jesus & More| website= The Music|date=14 May 2024|access-date=16 May 2024}}
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=ARIA Music Awards=
The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2024
| Australia Stops
| Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Album
| {{nom}}
| {{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-26/aria-awards-2024-nominations-royel-otis-kylie-minogue-dom-dolla/104398174|title= ARIA Awards 2024 nominations — everything you need to know|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=26 September 2024|access-date=29 September 2024}}
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=National Live Music Awards=
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) commenced in 2016 to recognise contributions to the live music industry in Australia.
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! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| rowspan="1" | 2023
| C.O.F.F.I.N
| Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Act
| {{won}}
| rowspan="1" |{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/nominees-announced-for-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/SrrwXF9eQUA/05-09-23/|title=Nominees Announced For The 2023 National Live Music Awards|website=The Music|date=5 September 2023|accessdate=11 September 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/genesis-owusu-and-amyl-the-sniffers-win-big-at-the-2023-national-live-music-awards/ias3nZyfnoE/11-10-23|title=Genesis Owusu And Amyl & The Sniffers Win Big At The 2023 National Live Music Awards |website=The Music|date= 11 October 2023|access-date= 12 October 2023}}
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