RVG (band)
RVG is an Australian band from Melbourne.[1]
RVG | |
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Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | Indie Rock, Post-Punk |
Years active | 2017–present |
Members | Romy Vager, Marc Nolte, Reuben Bloxham, Isabele Wallace |
History
In October 2017, RVG released A Quality of Mercy.[2] The record was made live at Melbourne pub The Tote, and was released without any fanfare on their Bandcamp page.[1]
In April 2020, RVG released their second album, Feral.[3]
In February 2023, RVG released "Nothing Really Changes", the first single from the band's second studio album.[4] Brain Worms is scheduled for release on 2 June 2023[5]
Discography
Title | Details |
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A Quality of Mercy |
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Feral |
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Brain Worms |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"A Quality of Mercy" | 2017 | A Quality of Mercy |
"Alexandra"/"Dying on the Vine"[6] | 2019 | Feral |
"I Used to Love You" | 2020 | |
"Army of Me" (with Julia Jacklin)[7][8] | 2021 | non album single |
"Nothing Really Changes"[4] | 2023 | Brain Worms |
"Squid"[9] | ||
"Midnight Sun"[10] |
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.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | A Quality of Mercy | Best Independent Album | Nominated |
Independent Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | ||
Best Independent Hard Rock, Heavey or Punk Album | Nominated | ||
"A Quality of Mercy" | Best Independent Song | Nominated |
Music Victoria Awards
The Music Victoria Awards, are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. The commenced in 2005.[11][12]
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017 | A Quality of Mercy | Best Album | Nominated |
"A Quality of Mercy" | Best Song | Nominated | |
themselves | Best Band | Nominated | |
Best Emerging Talent | Nominated | ||
2019 | Romy Vager (RVG) | Best Female Musician | Nominated |
2020[13][14] | Feral | Best Album | Nominated |
Best Rock/Punk Album | Nominated | ||
"I Used to Love You" | Best Song | Nominated | |
themselves | Best Band | Nominated | |
Romy Vager (RVG) | Best Musician | Nominated | |
2021[15][16] | RVG | Best Live Act | Nominated |
National Live Music Awards
The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are a broad recognition of Australia's diverse live industry, celebrating the success of the Australian live scene. The awards commenced in 2016.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2017[17][18] | Romy Vager (RVG) | Victorian Live Voice of the Year | Won |
References
- "Romy Vager of RVG: 'I had given up on being in a band'". ABC. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- "A Quality of Mercy (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- "Feral (DD)". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- "San Cisco, The Kid LAROI & More: This Week's Best New Music". Music Feeds]. 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- "RVG announce third studio album, 'Brain Worms'". Tone Deaf. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ""Alexandra/Dying on a Vine"". Apple Music. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- "Army of Me - single". Apple Music. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- Langford, Jackson (28 May 2021). "Listen to Julia Jacklin and RVG team up to cover Björk's "Army of Me"". NME. Retrieved 29 May 2021.
- "Song You Need to Know: RVG, 'Squid'". Rolling Stone Australia. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- "RVG announce new video and single for 'Midnight Sun' from their upcoming album 'Brain Worms'". Fire Records. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- "Previous Nominess". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Previous Winners". Music Victoria. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- "Industry Awards Winners And Hall Of Fame Inductees Revealed + 2020 Music Victoria Awards Nominees Announced With Public Voting Now Open!". Music Victoria. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- "Sampa The Great Walks Off With a Stack of Music Victoria Awards". noise11. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- "Music Victoria Awards Reveals Line-up And Nominees for 2021". Noise11. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- "Music Victoria Awards 2021 Winners". scenestr.com.au. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- "NLMA reveal 2017 Nominees". NLMA. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- "Winners 2017". NLMA. December 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2020.