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Dear Seattle

{{Short description|Australian indie rock band}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}

{{Use Australian English|date=August 2019}}

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| origin = Sydney, Australia

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| years_active = 2013–present

| label = Domestic La La{{cite web|url=https://domesticlala.com/dear-seattle/|title=Dear Seattle}}

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| current_members =

  • Brae Fisher
  • Jeremy Baker
  • Lachlan Simpson
  • Lewis Armstrong

| past_members = * Josh Williams

  • Samuel Bauermeister
  • Josh McKay
  • Nick Crameri

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Dear Seattle are an Australian indie rock band from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales. The band consists of four members: Brae Fisher, Jeremy Baker, Lachlan Simpson and Lewis Armstrong. They have released three studio albums and two EPs to date.{{cite web|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/dear-seattle-australian-tour/|title=Dear Seattle Australian Tour|last=Gray|first=Geordie|website=tonedeaf.thebrag.com|date=20 February 2019 |access-date=28 August 2019}}

The band have performed at many Australian festivals including; Groovin the Moo, Unify Gathering, Festival of the Sun, and Party in the Paddock.{{cite web|url=https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/dear-seattle-dont-let-go-australian-album-tour-second-show/110959|title=Dear Seattle Don't Let Go Australian Album Tour Second Show}}{{cite web|url=https://music.theaureview.com/interviews/interview-dear-seattle-on-linking-up-with-domestic-la-la-and-a-huge-2017-capped-off-with-festival-of-the-sun/|title=Interview Dear Seattle On Linking Up With Domestic La La and A Huge 2017 Capped Off With Festival Of The Sun|website=theaureview.com|date=19 December 2017}}

History

Dear Seattle's formed in Sydney in 2013 and band began posting songs on Triple J's Unearthed, which gained them rotation across the Triple J network.{{cite web|url=https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/cd-dear-seattle-dont-let-go-cd|title=Dear Seattle Don't Let Go CD|website=JB HiFi|access-date=30 August 2020}} In February 2019, the band released their debut studio album Don't Let Go, which was produced by James Tidswell (Violent Soho).

In 2019, Dear Seattle covered Missy Higgins "The Special Two" for Triple J's Like a Version.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/dear-seattle-like-a-version-missy-higgins-cover/11262890|title=Dear Seattle Like A Version Missy Higgins|last=Newstead|first=Al|website=abc.net.au|date=28 June 2019 |access-date=28 August 2019}}

Members

Current members

  • Brae Fisher – lead vocals (2015–present), rhythm guitar (2013–present), backing vocals (2013–2015)
  • Lachlan Simpson – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Jeremy Baker – bass, backing vocals (2014–present)
  • Lewis Armstrong – drums (2024–present)

Former members

  • Josh Williams – bass (2013–2014)
  • Samuel Bauermeister – lead vocals (2013–2015)
  • Josh McKay – drums (2013–2023)
  • Nick Crameri – drums (2024)

Discography

=Albums=

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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details

! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions

scope="col" style="width:3em; font-size:85%"| AUS
{{cite web|url=https://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Dear+Seattle|title=Discography Dear Seattle|website=australian-charts.com|access-date=24 January 2025}}
scope="row"| Don't Let Go

|

  • Released: 15 February 2019{{cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/alt-rock-outfit-dear-seattle-from-sydney-release-debut-album-dont-let-go/|title=Alt Rock Outfit Dear Seattle From Sydney Release Debut Album Don't Let Go|website=heavymag.com.au|date=13 February 2019|access-date=28 August 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://pilerats.com/written/get-to-know/dear-seattle-dont-let-go-feature/|title=Dear Seattle Don't Let Go Feature|website=Pilerats.com|access-date=28 August 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://atwoodmagazine.com/dshw-homegrown-dear-seattle-song-review/|title=Homegrown Dear Seattle Song Review|last=Crowley|first=James|website=atwoodmagazine.com|date=4 March 2019 |access-date=28 August 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/kingsmill/dear-seattle-iv/10854782|title=Kingsmill Dear Seattle IV|website=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=27 February 2019}}
  • Label: Domestic La La (DLL005CD)
  • Format: CD, DD, streaming

| 45

scope="row"| Someday

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  • Released: 2 September 2022
  • Label: Domestic La La
  • Formats: CD, LP, DD, streaming

| 31

scope="row"| Toy

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  • Released: 17 January 2025
  • Label: Domestic La La
  • Formats: CD, LP, DD, streaming

| 4
{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/albums-chart/2025-01-27|title=ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart|publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association|date=27 January 2025|access-date=24 January 2025}}

=EPs=

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! Details

scope="row"| Words Are Often Useless

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  • Released: 17 April 2013{{Cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/album/words-are-often-useless|title=Words Are Often Useless, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|access-date=13 April 2020}}
  • Label: Dear Seattle
  • Format: Digital download
scope="row"| Dear Seattle

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  • Released: 14 July 2017{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/dear-seattle-ep/1360358938|title=Dear Seattle (EP)|website=Apple Music|date= 14 July 2017|access-date=30 August 2020}}
  • Label: Domestic La La
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

=Singles=

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scope="row"| "Our Agreement"{{Cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/our-agreement|title=Our Agreement, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|date=October 2013|access-date=13 April 2020}}

| 2013

| Words Are Often Useless

scope="row"| "Momentarily"{{Cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/momentarily|title=Momentarily, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|date=May 2015|access-date=13 April 2020}}

| 2015

| {{n/a|Non-album single}}

scope="row"| "The Meadows"{{Cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/the-meadows|title=The Meadows, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|date=December 2016|access-date=13 April 2020}}

| 2016

| align="center" rowspan="2"|Dear Seattle

scope="row"| "Afterthought"{{Cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/afterthought|title=Afterthought, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|date=May 2017|access-date=13 April 2020}}

| 2017

scope="row"| "Maybe"{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-spin-dear-seattle-maybe/10178936|title=First Spin Dear Seattle Maybe|website=ABC|date=August 2018|access-date=30 August 2020}}

| 2018

| align="center" rowspan="3"|Don't Let Go

scope="row"| "Daytime TV"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKyug4zjWUE|title=Dear Seattle - Daytime TV [Official Music Video]|website=YouTube|date=15 January 2019|access-date=30 August 2020}}

| rowspan="3"| 2019

scope="row"| "Try"{{cite web|url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/try|title=Try, by Dear Seattle|website=Dear Seattle|date=February 2019|access-date=13 April 2020}}
scope="row"| "The Special Two"
{{small|(Triple J Like a Version)}}{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-special-two-triple-j-like-a-version-single/1471088522|title=The Special Two (Triple J Like a Version)|website=Apple Music|date=5 July 2019|access-date=30 August 2020}}

| Like a Version

scope="row"| "In My Head"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/in-my-head-single/1566529459E|title=In My Head - single on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|date=8 June 2021|access-date=26 November 2021}}

| rowspan="2"| 2021

| rowspan="2"| Someday

scope="row"| "Way Out"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/way-out-single/1592654475|title=Way Out - single on Apple Music|website=Apple Music|date=26 November 2021|access-date=26 November 2021}}
scope="row"| "Nothing's Stopping Me Now"{{cite web |title=Dear Seattle: Nothing's Stopping Me Now |url=https://dearseattle.bandcamp.com/track/nothings-stopping-me-now |website=Bandcamp}}

| rowspan="2"| 2023

| rowspan="6"| Toy

scope="row"| "idc"{{cite web |title=idc – Single |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/idc-single/1712040677 |website=Apple Music}}
scope="row"| "Sungazer"{{cite web |title=Dear Seattle Share New Single ‘Sungazer’ |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/dear-seattle-share-new-single-sungazer/ |website=Music Feeds |publisher=Evolve Media}}

| rowspan="4"|2024

scope="row"| "Evergreen"{{cite web |last1=Alvarez |first1=Diego |title=Dear Seattle Announce New Album ‘TOY’ and Release Emotional Single ‘Evergreen’ |url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-dear-seattle-announce-new-album-toy-and-release-emotional-single-evergreen/ |website=New Noise Magazine |access-date=17 January 2025}}
scope="row"| "Say What You Want"{{cite web |url=https://everydaymetal.com.au/dear-seattle-say-what-you-want-video-2024/ |title=‘Say What You Want’ track & video|website=Everyday Metal|date=8 November 2024|access-date=9 November 2024}}
scope="row"| "Counting Hours"{{cite web |last1=Kennedy |first1=Jade |title=Song You Need to Know: Dear Seattle, ‘Counting Hours’ |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/song-you-need-to-know-dear-seattle-counting-hours-70253/ |website=Rolling Stone Australia |access-date=17 January 2025}}

Awards

=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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| 2020{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2020-air-awards-nominees-20200707|title=2020 AIR Awards Nominees|website=scenestr|date=7 July 2020|access-date=8 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/2020-air-award-winners/|title=That's a wrap: 2020 AIR Awards winners and celebrations|website=the industry observer|date=1 October 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020}}

| Don't Let Go

| Best Independent Punk Album or EP

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References

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Category:Australian indie rock groups

Category:Australian indie pop groups

Category:Musical groups established in 2013

Category:2013 establishments in Australia

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