Busby Marou

Busby Marou (pronounced buz-bee ma-roo) are an Australian duo originally from Rockhampton, Queensland.[1][2] The duo consists of Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou with several other musicians perform with the duo in concert. At the APRA Music Awards of 2012, the duo won "Blues & Roots Work of the Year" category.[3]

Busby Marou
OriginRockhampton, Queensland, Australia
GenresBlues, roots
Years active2007–present
Labels
Websitewww.busbymarou.com
Members
  • Thomas Busby
  • Jeremy Marou

History

2007-2012: Career Beginnings and Busby Marou
Main article: Busby Marou (album)

In 2007, Thomas Busby and Jeremy Marou met in Rockhampton. Jeremy is of Torres Strait Islander heritage, and both performers come from musical families.[4] With similar musical interests, the two combined to perform and write music under the name Busby Marou.

Busby Marou's debut EP, The Blue Road, was recorded at Pete Murray's personal studios in Byron Bay and produced by Anthony Lycenko who had worked with artists such as Murray, David Bowie and Shifter.[5][6] The EP had a limited release. Busby Marou supported Pete Murray during the Toowoomba leg of his 2008 Australian Tour.[7]

In 2009 saw the duo as one of five successful applicants for "Breakthrough" – A Federal Government initiative supporting emerging indigenous contemporary musicians. The award assisted in the production of the band's debut, self-titled album, which was released in August 2010.[8] In September 2010 at the Deadly Awards 2010 Busby Marou won the award for "Most Promising New Talent".[9]

Late in 2010, Busby Marou featured on the He Will Have His Way – Finn Brothers Tribute Album.[10] The album went Gold within a month of release. Their contribution was a cover of "Better Be Home Soon".[11] On 12 February 2011, Busby Marou performed at the Rugby League All Stars match at the Gold Coast.

In 2011, Busby Marou were signed to Warner Music Australia's indie imprint, Footstomp Records, and in June 2011, re-released their debut, self-titled album.

2013-present: Farewell Fitzroy and Postcards from the Shell House
Main articles: Farewell Fitzroy and Postcards from the Shell House

In October 2013, Busby Marou released their second studio album, Farewell Fitzroy which debuted at number 5 on the ARIA charts. In May and June 2014, the duo supported James Blunt for the Australian leg of his Moon Landing World Tour. In October 2014, "Days of Gold" became their first charting single, debuting at 82.

In February 2017, Busby Marou released their third studio album, Postcards from the Shell House, which debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart.

In October 2020, the band will perform at the 2020 AFL Grand Final.[12]

Influences

Their musical influences include elements of Crowded House, Elvis Presley, Pearl Jam and Willie Nelson among others.[5]

Discography

Albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[13]
Busby Marou
  • Released: August 2010
  • Label: Busby Marou / Footstomp Music (STOMPER001)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 24
Farewell Fitzroy
  • Released: 4 October 2013
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5310595582)
  • Format: CD, digital download
 5
Postcards from the Shell House
  • Released: 17 February 2017
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (9760100786)
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP
 1
The Great Divide
  • Released: 27 September 2019
  • Label: Warner Music Australia (5419705318)
  • Format: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
 5
[15]

Extended plays
List of Extended Play, with selected details
Title EP details
The Blue Road
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Busby Marou
  • Format: CD, Digital download

Singles
List of singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
AUS
"Underlying Message"[16] 2009 — The Blue Road
"Biding My Time"[17] 2010 — Busby Marou
"5 Rocks"[18] 2011 —
"Save Some for the Others"[19] —
"I Still Don't Believe"[20] 2012 —
"Get You Out of Here" 2013 — Farewell Fitzroy
"Luck"[21] 2014 —
"My Second Mistake"[22] —
"Days of Gold"[23] 82[24]
"Getaway Car" 2016 — Postcards from the Shell House
"Best Part of Me"[25] 2017 —
"Paint This Land"[26] —
"Days of Gold"
(Borobi Version)[27]		 — Non-album single
"Got Your Back"[28] 2018 — Postcards from the Shell House
"Full Moon"[29] —
"Sound of Summer"[30] — Non-album single
"Over Drinking Over You"[31] 2019 — The Great Divide
"Naba Norem (The Reef Song)"[32] —
"Gone"[33] 2020 —
"Missing Person"[34] — True Colours, New Colours: The Songs of Split Enz

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
AIR Awards of 2011[35][36] themselves Breakthrough Independent Artist Nominated
Busby Marou Best Independent Blues and Roots Album Nominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are presented annually from 1982 by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), "honouring composers and songwriters".[37]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012"Biding My Time" (Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou)Blues & Roots Work of the Year[3][38]Won
2014"Get You out of Here" (Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou)Blues & Roots Work of the Year[39]Nominated
"Luck" (Thomas Busby, Don Walker)Blues & Roots Work of the Year[39]Nominated
2018"Best Part of Me" (Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou, Jon Hume)Blues & Roots Work of the Year[40][41]Won
"Getaway Car" (Thomas Busby, Jeremy Marou, David Ryan Harris)Blues & Roots Work of the Year[41]Nominated
2020"Sound of Summer"Most Performed Blues & Roots Work of the Year[42][43]Nominated

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. Busby Marou have been nominated for three awards.[44][45]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Lost to
2014 "My Second Mistake" Best Video Nominated Sia - "Chandelier"
2017 Postcards from the Shell House Best Blues and Roots Album Nominated All Our Exes Live In Texas - When We Fall
2020[46] The Great Divide Best Blues and Roots Album Nominated The Teskey Brothers - Live At The Forum

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards recognise excellence, innovation and leadership among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians from throughout Australia. They commenced in 2004.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 themselves Artist of the Year Nominated
Busby Marou Album of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
2014 Farewell Fitzroy Album of the Year Nominated
"My Second Mistake" Song of the Year Nominated
"Get You Out of Here" Nominated
2017 Postcards from the Shell House Album of the Year Nominated
2018 "Days of Gold" Song of the Year Nominated

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