Shouse (duo)
{{Short description|Australian-New Zealand electronic duo}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
{{Use Australian English|date=July 2021}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Shouse
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| origin = Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Acid house|dance|electronic{{cite web|url=https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/shouse/|title=Shouse – Triple J Unearthed|publisher=Triple J Unearthed|access-date=11 July 2021}}}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{hlist|614746|Smooch|Hell Beach/ Onelove}}
| associated_acts =
| website = {{URL|www.shouseshouse.com}}
| current_members =
- Ed Service
- Jack Madin
}}
Shouse ({{ipac-en|ʃ|aʊ|s}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6QYb-pMhfI|title=What's Your Sound — SHOUSE|publisher=Nura|via=YouTube|date=30 May 2018|access-date=28 August 2021}}) are an Australian-New Zealand electronic music duo consisting of Jack Madin and Ed Service.{{Cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/aotearoa-singles/2021-09-17|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart}} They are best known for their 2017 single "Love Tonight", which experienced renewed popularity in 2021, becoming an anthem during the pandemic.
Career
In 2011, Ed Service moved from the Hutt Valley near Wellington, New Zealand{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/300354314/fouryearold-song-love-tonight-becomes-unexpected-hit-for-hutt-valley-musician|title = Four-year-old song, Love Tonight, becomes unexpected hit for Hutt Valley musician|date = 10 July 2021}} to Melbourne, in order to become part of the dance music scene in Australia. While in a nightclub in Melbourne he met local musician Jack Madin, who has a background in folk and rock music, the two musicians decided to become an underground, 'weirdo-house' duo called Shouse. The first song the pair ever wrote together was their soon to be hit single,
In 2015, Shouse gathered in a warehouse in Brunswick for a recording session, where they recorded the vocals what would become the song "Love Tonight". Edward Service told ABC Radio Melbourne: "We decided to get a big group of mates together … it was just a big group of amateur singers and some of Melbourne's underground music stars of the time."{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-08/shouse-song-tops-charts-overseas-europe-melbourne/100277918|title=Melbourne band Shouse taking Europe by storm with "Love Tonight"|publisher=ABC News|date=8 July 2021|access-date=11 July 2021|author=Muller, Isaac}} In later interviews, the group have referenced Victor Turner's concept of communitas inspiring their passion for choirs and large participatory musical experiences.
The duo's first two singles "Whisper" and "Support Structure" are sung by Mohini and Maia of band Habits. Their third single "Without You" featured Rachel and fourth single "Text Apology" featured Martha. Their debut EP Openshouse 3 was released in September 2017.
On 14 December 2017, the band released "Love Tonight".{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/au/album/love-tonight-single/1320367566/ |title=Love Tonight – Single by Shouse |publisher=Apple Music |date=14 December 2017 |access-date=2 August 2021}} The track received a lukewarm reception. Fraya Dinesent from Purple Sneakers said the song was "a mischievous parody" calling it an "endearing homage to the classic 1980s celebrity extravaganza that was Bandaid's 'We Are the World'."{{efn-ua|"We Are the World" was not by Band Aid, the charity group known for "Do They Know It's Christmas?", but by USA for Africa, the 1985 American charity group for African famine relief}} For the song, Shouse assembled an all-star choir of people they love and admire in their local Melbourne scene.{{cite web|url=https://www.purplesneakers.com.au/2017/12/watch-shouse-love-tonight/|title=Feel the Love Tonight with Shouse's collab-fuelled new track|publisher=Purple Sneakers|date=12 December 2017|access-date=23 July 2021|author=Dinesen, Freya}}
In December 2018, the band released their second extended play, Into It. Michael Stratford Hutch from Purple Sneakers wrote: "This is sensuous, developed work, that's gratifying to listen to across a variety of contexts—get around it."{{cite web|url=https://www.purplesneakers.com.au/2018/12/listen-shouse-into-it-ep/|title=Shoulse Bring the Atmosphere on Into It EP|work=Purple Sneakers|date=December 2018|access-date=11 July 2021|author=Stratford Hutch, Michael}}
The duo took a break from music, Ed working as a community manager at an arts precinct, and Jack as a primary school music teacher.
In March 2021, German electronic music producer Oliver Huntemann and Brazilian DJ and producer Vintage Culture released separate remixes of "Love Tonight" which gained traction on TikTok. This was followed in June 2021 with a remix by French DJ and record producer David Guetta which saw the song appear on national charts across Europe and sent the duo on a debut tour, including a performance at Paris Fashion week on the steps of the Opera Garnier.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/programs/breakfast/shouse/13436650|title="Love Tonight": Brunswick duo's dance track becomes Europe's reopening anthem|publisher=ABC Radio Melbourne|date=8 July 2021|access-date=23 July 2021|author=Perfect, Eddie|author-link=Eddie Perfect}}
In February 2022, Shouse released "Won't Forget You" which was recorded between trips to Europe and a live appearance at the Sydney Opera House on 2021 New Year's Eve and with a choir of over 50 friends and colleagues. The duo said, "'Won't Forget You' is a song about friendship and love, on the connections that last forever. We have all endured a period of disconnection, but we never forget the people who are so important to us. This song is for your best friends, for the family that lives far, for the new friend met in the disco. It's the song that reminds us of what we love. It's a song to sing together."{{cite web|url=https://themusicessentials.com/music/shouse-wont-forget-you/|title=Shouse Unveils New Single, "Won't Forget You"|website=The Music Essentials|date=5 February 2022|access-date=17 February 2022|author=Bhanawat, Akshay}}
Shouse released "Never Let You Go" with Jason Derulo on 4 November 2022.{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/shouse-jason-derulo-never-let-you-go/iOuQmp2cn54/27-10-22|title=Viral Melbourne Duo to Release Track With Jason Derulo Next Week|website=The Music|date=27 October 2022|access-date=28 October 2022}} This was followed by "Live Without Love" with David Guetta in May 2023.
On 15 June 2024, Shouse presented "Shouse Communitas" at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne, as part of the RISING: festival.https://2024.rising.melbourne/program/shouse-communitas, Retrieved 2024-06-15.
Discography
=Extended plays=
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|+List of EPs, with release date and label shown ! Title ! EP details |
| scope="row"| Openshouse 3
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| scope="row"| Into It
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=Singles=
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.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2022
| "Love Tonight" (David Guetta remix)
| Best Independent Dance, Electronica or Club Single
| {{won}}
| {{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-air-independent-music-awards-2022/|title=Nominees Announced For AIR Independent Music Awards 2022|website=musicfeeds|date=1 June 2022|access-date=1 June 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/genesis-owusu-wins-big-at-the-2022-air-awards/|title=Genesis Owusu Wins Big At The 2022 AIR Awards|website=MusicFeeds|date=5 August 2022|access-date=6 August 2022|first=Tyler|last=Jenke}}
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=APRA Awards=
The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the Australasian Performing Right Association to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
{{Awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2024
| rowspan="1"| "Never Let You Go" by Jason Derulo and Shouse
(Sean Congues, Jack Madin and Edward Service, Jason Desrouleaux)
| Most Performed Dance/Electronic Work
| {{won}}
|rowspan="1"| {{cite web|url=https://mumbrella.com.au/2024-apra-music-awards-nominees-announced-paul-kelly-troye-sivan-tex-perkins-and-more-821962|title= 2024 APRA Music Awards nominees announced: Paul Kelly, Troye Sivan, Tex Perkins, and more|website=Mumbrella|date=4 April 2024|access-date=10 April 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/industry/apra-music-awards-2024-troye-sivan-sia-the-teskey-brothers-among-biggest-winners/FzulCwoNDA8/01-05-24|title= APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners|website=The Music|date=1 May 2024|access-date=2 May 2024}}
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=Music Victoria Awards=
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
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| 2021
| Shouse
| Best Breakthrough Act
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| {{cite web|url=https://www.noise11.com/news/music-victoria-awards-reveals-line-up-and-nominees-for-2021-20211111|title=Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021|website=Noise11|date=11 November 2021|access-date=12 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/music-victoria-awards-2021-winners-20211209|title=Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners|website=scenestr.com.au|date=9 December 2021|access-date=9 December 2021}}
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Notes
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References
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External links
- {{Official website|www.shouseshouse.com}}
- {{Discogs artist}}
{{Authority control}}
Category:2015 establishments in Australia
Category:Australian musical duos
Category:Australian pop music groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2015