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Pierce Brothers

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Pierce Brothers
OriginMelbourne, Australia
GenresFolk music, blues and roots[1]
Years active2011–present
Members
  • Jack Pierce
  • Patrick Pierce
Websitewww.piercebrothers.com

Pierce Brothers are an Australian folk and blues and roots duo, consisting of twin brothers Jack and Patrick Pierce.[1]

The duo released their debut studio album Atlas Shoulders, in October 2018.[2]

History

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The Pierce Brothers began their career busking on Bourke Street, Melbourne in 2011 and were playing bigger shows and festivals by 2014.[3]

In 2014 the duo's EP The Night Tree debuted at No. 21 on the ARIA Albums Chart.[4]

In March 2021, the duo released Into the Great Unknown.[5]

In March 2024, the duo released their third studio album, Everything Is Bigger Than Me, which Jade Kennedy from Rolling Stone Australia said "[has] catchy melodies, earworm hooks, charming lyricism and stunning vocal harmonies"[6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Atlas Shoulders
  • Released: 26 October 2018[2]
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419702715)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
13
Into the Great Unknown
  • Released: March 2021[5]
  • Label: Lemon Tree Music (PBITGU42069-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Everything Is Bigger Than Me
  • Released: 29 March 2024[6]
  • Label: DIT (PB24EIBTM-CD)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
14

live albums

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List of live albums, with release date and label shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
Live @ The Corner
  • Released: 2014 (limited release)
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom
  • Formats: CD+DVD
  • Recorded: November 2014
Three Deep Breaths
  • Released: 13 September 2019
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Mushroom (1234)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
Live at Chapel Off Chapel
  • Released: 21 October 2021
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EP, with release date and label shown
Title Album details Peak chart positions
AUS
[7]
Pierce Brothers
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
Blind Boys Run
  • Released: August 2013
  • Label: Pierce Brothers
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
The Night Tree
  • Released: May 2014
  • Label: Pierce Brothers, Gaga Didi
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
21
Into the Dirt
  • Released: 25 September 2015
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419678972)
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming
10
The Records Were Ours
  • Released: 19 May 2017
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419770182)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
9
My Tired Mind
  • Released: 17 November 2017
  • Label: Lemon Tree, Warner Music Australia (5419787362)
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
31


References

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  1. ^ a b "Pierce Brothers". QLD Music Trails. 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Interview Pierce Brothers". Artist 1 One. October 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  3. ^ "'Treat it like busking': Pierce Brothers to get back to their roots at hometown show next month". Beat Magazine. February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Future is Now: Polish Club, Jack Colwell, Pierce Brothers, Timberwolf". Rolling Stone Australia. 15 October 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b "'In My Room' With Pierce Brothers". Rolling Stone Australia. 9 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Pierce Brothers Present Their Winning Third Album". Rolling Stone Australia. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Say, "howdy Miss Carter!"". Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.