Dune Rats
Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals.[1][2][3] The band later became a three-piece, with Brett Jansch (formerly a touring member of Bleeding Knees Club) joining as bassist. Brad Heald, originally from Red Riders and The Vines, also made touring appearances on bass from 2011 to 2012.
Dune Rats | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Dunies |
Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Genres | Surf punk, indie rock, garage punk, pop punk |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Dine Alone, Ratbag, Inertia Access |
Members | Danny Beus BC Michaels Brett Jansch |
Website | dunerats |
On 30 May 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. They supported the release with a global and national tour.[4] The following year they announced that they were officially launching Ratbag Records as a record label that would take on other performers.[5]
On 11 February 2017, their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart.[6]
The group's fourth studio album, Real Rare Whale was announced on 11 February 2022 and was scheduled for release on 24 June 2022, before being delayed to July 29 due to vinyl manufacturing issues.[7][8]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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AUS [9] | ||
Dune Rats |
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22 |
The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit |
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1 |
Hurry Up and Wait | 1 | |
Real Rare Whale | 6 [11] |
Extended plays
Title | EP details |
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Sexy Beach |
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Social Atoms |
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Smile |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Pogo" | 2011 | Social Atoms |
"Fuck It" | 2012 | Smile |
"Red Light, Green Light" | 2013 | |
"Bullshit" | 2016 | The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit |
"Scott Green" | ||
"Braindead" | 2017 | |
"6 Pack" | ||
"Demolition Derby" | ||
"No Plans"[12] | 2019 | Hurry Up and Wait |
"Rubber Arm"[13] | ||
"Crazy"[14] | ||
"Stupid Is as Stupid Does" (featuring K.Flay)[15] |
2020 | |
"Bad Habits"[16] | ||
"Too Tough Terry"[17] | Non-album single | |
"Up"[18] | 2021 | Real Rare Whale |
"What a Memorable Night"[7] | 2022 | |
"Melted Into Two"[8] | ||
"Pamela Aniston"[19] |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Artist |
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"Bored"[20] | 2022 | Ocean Grove |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director(s) |
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"Wooo!" | 2011 | Oliver Duncan[21] |
"Pogo" | Anthony Salsone[22][23] | |
"Fuck It" | 2012 | |
"Red Light, Green Light" (Red Version) | 2013 | Toby Cregan[24] |
"Red Light, Green Light" (Green Version) | Pilerats[25] | |
"Superman" | 2014 | Toby Cregan[26] |
"Dalai Lama, Big Banana, Marijuana" | Diego Cristófano[27] | |
"Bullshit" | 2016 | Macario De Souza & Allan Hardy[28] |
"Scott Green" | Macario De Souza[29][30] | |
"Scott Green" (Performance Version) | 2017 | |
"Braindead" | Jonathan Salfield[31] | |
"6 Pack" | Vorn Hunt[32][33] | |
"Demolition Derby" | ||
"No Plans" | 2019 | James Medlam[34] |
"Rubber Arm" | Glendon and Isabella[35] | |
"Crazy" | Macario De Souza & Allan Hardy[36] | |
"Stupid Is as Stupid Does" (featuring K.Flay) |
2020 | Hype Republic[15] |
"Bad Habits" | Dune Rats, Matty Woo & Tom Healy[37] | |
"Too Tough Terry" | Reid McManus[38] | |
"Up" | 2021 | Natalie Sim[39] |
"What a Memorable Night" | 2022 | Jarred Lammiman[40] |
"Melted Into Two" | Kelly Holden[41] | |
"Pamela Aniston" | Vorn Hunt[42] | |
"Space Cadet" | Alex Flamsteed[43] | |
"LTD" | 2023 | Unknown |
Awards and nominations
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.
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit | ARIA Award for Best Rock Album | Nominated | [44] |
2022 | Real Rare Whale | ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album | Nominated | [45] |
References
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- Nail, Jonny. "Dune Rats vs Laneway Festival". Rolling Stone Australia. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
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- "Dune Rats have released a rowdy new single and video, What A Memorable Night". Kerrang. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
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- "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 8 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- "No Plans - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- "Rubber Arm - single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- "singles to Radio". The Music Network. 8 November 2019. Retrieved 9 November 2019.
- "Dune Rats Drop New Song & Film Clip "Stupid Is As Stupid Does"". Music Feeds. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
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- ""Too Tough Terry"". Apple Music. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- "Dune Rats Simmer "UP" In Time for Summer". wallofsoundau. 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2021.
- "DUNE RATS - PAMELA ANISTON (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
- "New Aus Music Playlist ADDITIONS – 22/04/22". Music Feeds. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- "DUNE RATS - WOOO". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - Pogo". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - Fuck It". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - "Red Light, Green Light" (Red Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - "Red Light, Green Light" (Green Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - SUPERMAN". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - Dalai Lama, Big Banana, Marijuana". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - Bullshit (Official Video)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - Scott Green (Official Video)". www.youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Dune Rats - Scott Green (Performance Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "Dune Rats - Braindead". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - '6 Pack'". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "Dune Rats - Demolition Derby". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS – No Plans (Official Video - Extended Version)". Retrieved 6 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS – RUBBER ARM (Official Video)". Retrieved 3 September 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - CRAZY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved 7 November 2019 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - BAD HABITS (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved 7 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - TOO TOUGH TERRY (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 13 November 2020 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - UP (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 4 November 2021 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - WHAT A MEMORABLE NIGHT (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 10 February 2022 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - MELTED INTO TWO (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 13 May 2022 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - PAMELA ANISTON (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". Retrieved 29 July 2022 – via YouTube.
- "DUNE RATS - SPACE CADET (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". Retrieved 17 November 2022 – via YouTube.
- ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners By Award – 27th ARIA Awards 2013". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 11 April 2022.
- Brandle, Lars (12 October 2022). "Rüfüs Du Sol Leads 2022 ARIA Awards Nominees (Full List)". The Music Network. Retrieved 12 October 2022.